April 2024 Best of All
As April comes to a close, we're looking back with smiles and hope! Participant Best of All Recently, Amelia’s big sister Grace attended a speech session with her. Amelia asked her to come in the room with her, and being a great sister, she did. While taking turns with big...
3 Tips for Articulating Policy
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 8 of 8 – This is the last post in this series of blog posts on supporting, encouraging, and tips and tricks related to communication. Tips for Communicating Disability Policy The previous blog in this series detailed the importance of building knowledge on...
Your #1 Advocate is YOU!
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 7 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Communication Surrounding Self-Advocacy We’ve previously discussed that without communication, individuals would be unable to express their thoughts,...
3 Ways to Stay on Topic
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 6 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Enhancing Topic Maintenance As previously mentioned in other blog posts, effective communication is essential for maintaining strong...
2 Communication Settings
The Conversation Corner, by Brook Fieldman Part 5 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Teaching Effective Communication In Various Settings As you’ve learned, effective communication skills are crucial for cultivating positive...
3 Things to Know about Communication Boards
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 4 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Weaving Communication Boards into Daily Routines Many individuals with Down syndrome are visual learners and therefore benefit...
5 Benefits of Confidence
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 3 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Building Confidence Building confidence in individuals with Down syndrome is essential for heightening their well-being and success....
5 Ways to Encourage Taking Turns
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 2 of 8 - There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Turn-taking in Conversation and Play Turn-taking is a fundamental aspect of communication and allows one to exercise...
7 Ways to Increase Following Directions
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 1 of 8 - There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. How to Increase Direction-following Mastering direction-following enhances an individual’s ability to navigate daily routines and participate effectively...
April 2024 Programs & Events
It's a new month and it's jam-packed full of programs, events, and meetings plus special nights for moms and volunteers too! Enrollment has closed for all of the kitchen programs but applications for tutoring and speech open soon! Scroll to the bottom for the link to the website calendar to...
March 2024 Best of All
Looking back on March and boy do we feel lucky! 🍀 Participant Best of All This month we're not highlighting just one person! We're so proud of all the spring Prep & Achievers participants. They all gave their #bestofall each week. If you missed the 10-day blog series highlighting these...
Celebrate reading and literacy!
While March is almost over, we wanted to share that March is National Reading Month in honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! What a great reason to celebrate our amazing literacy program! The GiGi’s Playhouse 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Program uses a methodology with documented success based on research by professionals in the field. The...