{"id":104218,"date":"2017-06-21T07:54:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T12:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/?page_id=104218"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:38:47","slug":"programs-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/programs-overview","title":{"rendered":"Programs Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-126233 fl-builder-template fl-builder-row-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"126233\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-5913681e3f6fc fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center\" data-node=\"5913681e3f6fc\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"uabb-row-separator uabb-top-row-separator\" >\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5913681e3f61d\" data-node=\"5913681e3f61d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5913681e3f66b fl-col-bg-color\" data-node=\"5913681e3f66b\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5913681e3f6b8\" data-node=\"5913681e3f6b8\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Programs Overview for Individuals with Down Syndrome<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5a7e2033a0ea5\" data-node=\"5a7e2033a0ea5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e2033a105d fl-col-bg-color fl-col-has-cols\" data-node=\"5a7e2033a105d\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-video fl-node-5c7453cd7de0d\" data-node=\"5c7453cd7de0d\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-video fl-embed-video\">\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xCoaWHUSPdE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5a7e2033a0d67\" data-node=\"5a7e2033a0d67\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>Programs at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse offer foundational learning opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/programs\"><span style=\"color: #f58220;\"><strong>GiGi\u2019s Playhouse programs<\/strong><\/span><\/a> \u202fare a place for parents\/caregivers to share ideas and network with one another. We invite caregivers to communicate their needs, questions and concerns with one another, and promote connections to be made in support of each other. GiGi\u2019s programs embrace the family and help aid the development of a healthy, successful relationship between parents, individuals with Down syndrome and siblings.<\/p>\n<p>GiGi\u2019s Playhouse programs support families in developing high expectations for their son or daughter with Down syndrome. Many families are blindsided by a diagnosis of Down syndrome in pregnancy or at birth. GiGi\u2019s programs aim to help parents overcome the diagnosis and maintain high expectations for their child to achieve success in social, educational and employment opportunities in the future.\u202f Our staff and volunteers support parents in maintaining high expectations, even through challenging periods of time. By encouraging their child to follow routines and participate fully, parents take a big step in recognizing their child\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5a7e238cd81ba fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"5a7e238cd81ba\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e238cd9a59 fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small\" data-node=\"5a7e238cd9a59\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e238cd9abc fl-col-bg-color\" data-node=\"5a7e238cd9abc\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-5a7e207a2be2e\" data-node=\"5a7e207a2be2e\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"958\" class=\"fl-photo-img wp-image-127925\" src=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lifelong-commitment-1.jpg\" alt=\"GiGi\u2019s Playhouse lifelong programs infographic for therapy, education, careers, and global acceptance.\" title=\"lifelong-commitment\"  itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lifelong-commitment-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lifelong-commitment-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lifelong-commitment-1-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/lifelong-commitment-1-1024x817.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e238cd9b45 fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small\" data-node=\"5a7e238cd9b45\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5a7e21d91345e\" data-node=\"5a7e21d91345e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5a7e21d913627 fl-col-bg-color\" data-node=\"5a7e21d913627\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5a7e21d913324\" data-node=\"5a7e21d913324\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<h2>Goals for each GiGi\u2019s\u00a0Playhouse program:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Create opportunities for parent networking and provide educational tools\u202f<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Instill high expectations for each participant to follow program routines and to fully participate in planned activities<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Motivate the child, parent and volunteers to give their \u201c<i>Best of All<\/i>\u201d in each program session<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Deliver purposeful programming tailored for individuals with Down syndrome, to include structured routines, purposeful activity planning and an (engaging\/fun\/creative) environment to foster development and encourage growth in individuals with Down syndrome<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Provide specific, therapeutic or educational learning opportunities to support development of speech-language, social, and motor skills\u00a0 tailored\u202fto addressing the universal challenges of individuals with Down syndrome<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Remove the barrier of cost\u202ffor our participants by offering free programs <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"color: #f58220;\">Research shows that individuals with Down syndrome tend to be \u201cvisual learners\u201d and benefit from kinesthetic (movement) and auditory input (music, song) when learning.<\/span>\u202f\u00a0<\/b>Utilizing a multi-sensory approach sets the individual up for the highest level of success.\u202f GiGi\u2019s Playhouse programs offer a consistent program structure and routine, which lends to recognition and comprehension of program activities.\u202f For example, by ending the program with the same song each week, participants learn to anticipate the closure of the program and this helps increase cooperation through this transition. When children and families come to GiGi\u2019s, they quickly learn the routine and expectations when taught from the beginning. Don\u2019t miss out on this learning opportunity!<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f58220;\"><b>At <\/b><b>GiGi\u2019s<\/b><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #f58220;\"> Playhouse, each program has a therapeutic or educational focus.<\/span>\u202f\u00a0<\/b>Even if it appears the participants are just having fun, they are learning and experiencing therapy in disguise at the same time.\u202f Whether working on social skills, motor skills, speech and language, reading, math, computers or just simple peer interaction, it is all purposeful fun!\u202f Along with the development of new skills comes self-esteem- the most important element to Playhouse programs. Self-esteem is formed not only in the child with Down syndrome, but in the family members as well.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Families and siblings are always welcome at GiGi\u2019s Playhouse during programs or any time when the Playhouse is open. Parents are expected to remain at the Playhouse during programs, and be actively involved in supporting their child\u2019s participation in program activities. Volunteers are also available to assist throughout the program.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Best of All<\/h2>\n<p>Best of All is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day before and it is always celebrated.\u202f Possible manifestations include standing just one second longer, reading just one more word, learning just one new number, taking just one more step, it\u2019s never a competition and is never completed. Learn more about Best of All <a href=\"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/best-of-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104218","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/104218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104218"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/104218\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gigisplayhouse.org\/chicago\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}