#tuesdaytips | Transition Meetings
We are happy to have Carly Quinlan, IEP Consultant & Advocate back to share some more IEP tips with us! Transition Meetings Springtime is almost here! March, April, & May tend to be busy IEP months for schools, especially if your child's annual review of the IEP is due...
The GiGi’s Impact | Tony’s Story
We are happy to share a story from our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland on how one no cost program has supported a young mans growth. The GiGi's Impact | Tony's Story "My brother Tony has Down syndrome and autism, but that is just what people see on the...
#tuesdaytips | Draft Reports, IEP
REQUESTING DRAFT REPORTS PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD'S IEP MEETING It is best practice to keep ongoing communication with your child's teacher(s) and therapists about his or her progress. This is especially important in the weeks leading up to the IEP meeting. This is also a great opportunity to share your...
Thoughtful | GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
on the sidewalks of new york Valentine’s Day is now past but the warmth of someone caring continues. We remember the sentiment, “How thoughtful!” Thoughtfulness can be spontaneous or the result of deliberate internal debate. It’s a first step in an act of kindness or generosity. And sometimes it occurs...
#tipstuesday | Preparing for an IEP Meeting
TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR YOUR CHILD'S IEP MEETING It is important to always keep an open line of communication with your child's IEP team, especially in the weeks leading up to your meeting. Be sure to touch base with your child's teacher and each therapist to discuss areas of strength,...
Labels | We have some ideas.
This post was originally shared on October 20, 2015 by our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse but we think labels are a topic worth revisiting. Label – a short word or phrase descriptive of a person, group, intellectual movement, etc. It seems the human race loves labels, unfortunately there are...
#flashbackfriday | The Goods Of The Gala
For many of the Playhouse's across the GiGi's network it is Gala Season so today we wanted to "flash back" a year to hear what the GiGi's Playhouse "i have a Voice" gala means to one family, this family could be any of us and that is what makes this...
Down syndrome changed me.
Down syndrome changed me......... and I could not be more thankful. November 2012, GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse had been open just a few days when a friend mentioned it. You see at this time I had been following some wonderful blogs written by moms who had kids with Down...
#tuesdaytips | Language Music N Our Peeps
GiGi's Playhouse is the only nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers for children and adults with Down syndrome, offering NO COST (to participants) educational and therapeutic programs that unleash confidence and promote continuous improvement. GiGi's programs are not just a playgroup, we use play to learn! Today we have...
The GiGi’s Impact | GiGi’s Playhouse Mexico
We had a MAGICAL visit to Queretaro! It is overflowing with spirit and love. John & Mary are amazing supporters of GiGi's Playhouse Mexico and they recently just went for a visit. We are so proud of the much needed life changing work that is happening in Queretaro, Mexico and...
Football, Ability & Down syndrome.
There are some who will learn that the “dis” in disability is not a stop sign, that the bigger part of the word is “ability”. It was a quiet Sunday afternoon. I had turned on the TV to catch up on the latest football scores, when a knock came at...
#tuesdaytips | Those pesky IEP terms.
It can be very overwhelming sitting in an IEP meeting when the team keeps using educational terms that you may not fully understand. These hidden terms can often be misleading when you are told what type of support your child is actually receiving. Below are some of the...
