Early Education
WDSD Spotlight – Ellie Elizabeth
Hi, I’m Ellie and I am 6 years old! I am originally from Shandong Province, China. I love food, fish and vacuums. I’ve just started to take independent steps, but I love walking, swinging, slides and skiing! #WDSD2021 #321 #DSLKindnessWarrior Join us in Supporting our Members Would you like to spotlight your member for World Down […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Effie Sue Isaacs
Just because it’s past #WorldDownSyndromeDay doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate still! We celebrate every day! Hi! I’m Effie Sue Isaacs and I am almost 5 months old! I love watching my older sister and my two puppy brothers! They are easily hours of entertainment! I also love cuddling! I don’t care if it is with mommy, […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Allen Norton
Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay! Are your sporting your crazy socks today?! Share your crazy sock photos in the comments below! ???????????? Hi everyone, I’m Allen! I am 5 years old and go to school at CAL. I love being in school and have learned so much. I love the Cards, singing and dancing to my favorite music and […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Asher Witten
It’s almost #WorldDownSyndromeDay and we are so excited to celebrate! I am Asher and was born May 2020. I love to cuddle with mommy and daddy, bounce and laugh, eat and sleep. I like seeing the other babies on zoom with Dawn on Saturday mornings, and mommy loved the gift basket when I was born! #WDSDCountdown […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Jaxon Nutini
This is Jaxon or “Jaxon boy” as we like to call him. Jaxon turns 4 this June, loves playing dress up with his little sister (or more like she dresses him), loves singing at Church, and has recently decided that he can walk unassisted! Yay! He loves playing with friends at daycare and is rocking […]
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DSL Awarded Grant for Early Childhood Education by V.V. Cooke Foundation
Down Syndrome of Louisville is honored to be a recipient of a grant from the V.V. Cooke Foundation. The partnership with V.V. Cooke will allow Down Syndrome of Louisville to provide continued Early Childhood Education (ECE) support and resources to our families. ECE provides developmental and intellectual intervention for children with Down syndrome (DS) between […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Madison Dougas
I’m Madison! I’m 15 months old. I was born with a congenital heart defect and have had 3 open heart surgeries with the last being a heart transplant. I love to roll around on the floor and grab for toys, and I’m working on sitting up on my own. I love my brother and watch […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Emily Rivas
Hi! I’m Emily Sophia Rivas and I’m 4 years old! I’m pre-k, and I go to Brandenburg Elementary school. I love music, dancing, painting, puzzles, but mostly I love drawing on the house walls. So permanent markers are banned from my house…my mom said so. I miss my DSL Therapist Hannah. I learned so much from her and […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Cora Rollins
I’m Cora and I’m three years old! I love music, reading books, and being outside. My friend and DSL developmental interventionist, Dawn Guy, helped me get ready for preschool, and my teacher says I’m doing great. School is the best! I love doing virtual circle time with Ms. Dawn and my DSL friends. #WDSDCountdown #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Jaxxon McNear
Hello I am Jaxxon! I just turned 4 in November. I have two siblings, and I am the middle child! I like spending time on the four wheel or the tablet, but I hate car washes and tomatoes! My mom & I are very grateful to have support from all the mommas and DSL! #WorldDownSyndromeDay […]
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WDSD Spotlight – Eliana Tant
My name is Eliana and I’m 2 years old. In addition to rocking an extra chromosome, I also rock pulmonary hypertension, a couple heart defects and a feeding tube. My super power is eating and sleeping at the same time!! I love my family and music and toys that light up. I can crawl and […]
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Common Behavior Issues & Recommendations for Children (and adults) with Down Syndrome
Dr. Jennifer Kimes Watch the recording of our Zoom education session Behavior is another way your child is trying to communicate. Discipline is not a bad word; it is a way to ‘Teach Your Child How to Get Their Needs Met Appropriately’. Inappropriate behavioral responses are often related to: A learned pattern of reinforcement Communication […]
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Great Toddler/Preschool Videos
Want your kiddos to “Shake Their Sillies Out?” Or just need some engaging videos for your new home school setting? We compiled this list of Youtube videos from teachers and parents. Phonics song -with signs- Patty Shukla See it, Say it, Sign It – ABC song- Jack Hartmann Usher’s ABC Song – Sesame Street movement […]
Read MoreKindness Warrior Podcast- Episode 6
New Episode Alert!! Episode 6 is here…HAPPY MONDAY! Carly sits down with Dawn Guy and Hannah Ertel, two of Down Syndrome of Louisville’s Developmental Interventionists. They take us through a typical day for a DI, share some tips and tricks for families of younger members, and share some of their favorite stories from their time […]
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