Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast

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The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast brings a professional perspective on issues facing individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones. Hosts Marla Folden and Hina Mahmood of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation welcome North America's leading Down syndrome experts, parents and self-advocates to cover topics from across the lifespan including health, physical and intellectual development, advocacy, employment and much more.

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Episodes

The Right Fit: Medical Equipment Adherence 07.04.2021 1:41:33

On Season 3, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Lina Patel gives us the lowdown on helping people with Down syndrome use medical equipment. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and r...

Extreme Parenting: The Hoos Family Spotlight 31.03.2021 1:49:14

On Season 3, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Glen and Christie Hoos give us the lowdown on parenting children with multiple disabilities. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and revi...

Feeling Down: Mental Health and Down Syndrome 24.03.2021 1:33:55

On Season 3, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Robin Friedlander gives us the lowdown on mental health and Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Po...

CONNECT With Us: A World Down Syndrome Day Panel 21.03.2021 1:09:09

On Season 3, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , DSRF’s Ambassadors take your questions and give us the lowdown on World Down Syndrome Day, and how they stay connected to their community. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instag...

Inclusive Education: The Next Step 25.11.2020 1:24:40

On the Season 2 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Shelley Moore gives us the lowdown on inclusive education. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Good Night: Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Routines 18.11.2020 58:42

On Season 2, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Katie Frank gives us the lowdown on sleep hygiene and sleep routines for individuals with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us...

Let's Eat: Feeding Issues in Children with Down Syndrome 11.11.2020 1:05:28

On Season 2, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Riley Rosebush gives us the lowdown on feeding issues in young children with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and revi...

Love is Love: Down Syndrome and Sexuality 04.11.2020 1:14:31

On Season 2, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Andrea Lee gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and sexuality. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Dual Diagnosis: The Down Syndrome and Autism Connection 28.10.2020 1:12:26

On Season 2, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Liv Meriano gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple P...

Here to Help: The School Support Person 21.10.2020 39:45

On Season 2, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Heather Wall gives us the lowdown on the role of the school support person for students with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a...

Healthy Start: Healthcare for Children with Down Syndrome 14.10.2020 1:06:35

On Season 2, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Aven Poynter gives us the lowdown on health and preventative healthcare for children with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a...

Welcome to the World: The Down Syndrome Diagnosis 07.10.2020 53:11

On Season 2, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Danielle Gibbons, Founder of Baskets of Love, gives us the lowdown on receiving the Down syndrome diagnosis. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a...

Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 2 30.09.2020 44:56

On Season 2, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Rafael Pelayo gives us the lowdown on sleep issues for people with Down syndrome. (part 2 of 2) Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating a...

Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 1 23.09.2020 1:04:45

On Season 2, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Rafael Pelayo gives us the lowdown on sleep issues for people with Down syndrome. (part 1 of 2) Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating a...

Learning and Development: Common Questions 16.09.2020 55:30

On Season 2, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on learning and development in individuals with Down Syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating...

Back to School: COVID Edition 09.09.2020 46:13

On Season 2, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , author and parent Adelle Purdham gives us the lowdown on going back to school in the time of COVID-19. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a ratin...

Why Hiring People with Down Syndrome is Good for Business 27.05.2020 1:08:18

On Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , disability rights activist Mark Wafer gives us the lowdown on why hiring people with Down syndrome is good for business. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us...

Early and Higher Level Communication Skills 20.05.2020 1:15:46

Speech Language Therapist Jillian Baldwin gives us the lowdown on early and higher level communication skills for people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podca...

Thriving in Elementary School 13.05.2020 54:48

LSS Teacher Sam Leach gives us the lowdown on how to set kids with Down syndrome up for success in elementary school. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

An Introduction to Occupational Therapy 06.05.2020 1:01:52

DSRF’s Senior OT Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on how occupational therapy can help people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Optimizing Physical and Mental Health 29.04.2020 42:55

On Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Brian Chicoine gives us the lowdown on optimizing physical and mental health for adults with Down syndrome. Guest: Brian Chicoine, MD Click here for the episode web page Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCa...

Advocacy and Ableism 22.04.2020 1:05:15

On Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , author Sue Robins gives us the lowdown on advocacy and inclusion. Guest: Sue Robins, Author Click here for the episode web page Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . L...

Learning and Development in Individuals with Down Syndrome 06.04.2020 51:35

On Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Susan Fawcett gives us the lowdown on learning and development in individuals with Down Syndrome. Guest: Dr. Susan Fawcett, M.Sc. RSLP Click here for the episode web page Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFC...