Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Facts
Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, occurs when a person has three copies of the 21st chromosome (rather than just two copies).
Approximately 1 in 700 babies born will have Down Syndrome, making it the most common chromosomal condition.
Babies with Down Syndrome have low muscle tone and it often takes them longer to walk, talk and eat the same foods as other children.
Children with Down Syndrome want to be treated like everyone else. They can laugh, love, and enjoy life just like their peers. They work extra hard and get it in their own timing.
People with Down Syndrome can get married, go to college, have jobs and be productive, contributing members of society!
“If you spend any amount of time with a child with Down Syndrome, you will quickly fall in love with their joyful spirit, determination and tenacity for life! I have never met a child with Down Syndrome that I didn’t fall in love with and who didn’t teach me something about living life to the fullest!”
- Brittany Gartner PT, DPT
Resources & Stories
Read about our students stories and the solutions we’ve found to help them.
| Image | Title | Summary | Date | wpdmcategory_hfilter | tags_hfilter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Social Story on Wearing Masks | … | July 8, 2020 | speech-therapy | language social-story special-needs speech therapy |
| How to Write a Social Story | … | July 8, 2020 | speech-therapy | language social-story special-needs speech therapy |
 | 10 Ways to Make Tummy Time More Fun | … | July 1, 2020 | physical-therapy | |
 | Curriculum Guides and Additional Resources | … | June 12, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Sunday School | Our HTHS Sunday School curriculum is a compilation of our full curriculum into a Sunday School format by … | May 12, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Creation | “Creation,” is book one of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart, and Soul Bible-Based … | April 29, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Zacchaeus | “Zacchaeus,” is book two of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 29, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Joseph | “Joseph,” is book three of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 29, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Christmas | “Christmas,” is book four of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 29, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Abraham | “Abraham,” is book five of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 29, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | David & Jonathan | “David & Jonathan,” is book six of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 24, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Daniel | “Daniel,” is book seven of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 24, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Easter | “Easter,” is book eight of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 24, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Moses | “Moses,” is book nine of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 24, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Jonah | “Jonah,” is book ten of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 21, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Jesus & His Disciples | “Jesus & His Disciples,” is book eleven of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart and Soul Bible-Based … | April 21, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | Jesus Our Teacher | “Jesus Our Teacher,” is book twelve of twelve in our Head to Toe, Heart & Soul Bible-Based … | April 20, 2020 | bible-based-curriculum | |
 | How to Make a Slant Board | … | December 5, 2019 | occupational-therapy | assistive-technology |
 | How to Make Picture Prompts | … | December 5, 2019 | down-syndrome diagnosis | |
 | DIY Sensory Play Wall | … | December 5, 2019 | sensory-processing diagnosis | |
 | How to Introduce Objects to Children with CVI | … | December 5, 2019 | cortical-vision-impairment diagnosis | |
 | Communicating with a Non-Verbal Child | … | December 5, 2019 | speech-therapy | |
 | Preparing Little Hands to Write | … | November 22, 2019 | occupational-therapy |