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Summer 2022 Programming
Summer 2022 Session-Based Programming What does session-based mean? Session-based programs are programs that are set to meet several weeks in a row. You register for the entire session with the…
Read MoreBubbles & Bananas!
BUBBLES Leah had a best of all moment when we were working on oral motor exercises. Oral motor skills are hard, but bubbles are amazing. The ability to purse your…
Read MoreShark Teeth
SHARK TEETH In working with Leah during a recent Speech and Language session, a major breakthrough happened when we called her smile, “shark teeth”. This was while working in a…
Read MoreDancing Shoes
We ALL put on our dancing shoes earlier this spring! This spring we had two fantastic dance programs for our participants. First, Arthur Murray dance studios sent Wesley and Aime…
Read MoreDon’t pack it up!
Not that World Down Syndrome Day has come and gone for another year, you’re probably packing up your fun, colorful, crazy socks for them to be pulled out again next…
Read More“It was refreshing!”
A new math one-on-one tutor has been very excited and nervous about working with his first participant. Knowing she was only 3 was also exciting and nerve-racking. After watching all…
Read MoreGiggles are the Best of All
Last Friday night, we had a virtual Teen Tastic and Fantastic Friends program as the COVID numbers kept us out of the playhouse. We had a blast! Valentine card-making kits…
Read More7 ways to work on fine motor and speech skills during Christmas!
Did you know that Christmas preparation is a great time to work on fine motor skills and practice speech/language skills? Wrapping presents is a fantastic way to work on cutting,…
Read MoreGrowing Older & Bigger
On October 9th, we held our annual celebration of acceptance at the 2021 “i have a Voice” Gala. This year we celebrated 10 years of supporting the voices of individuals…
Read MoreCelebrating and Remembering 10 Years – Part 1 with Michelle Hughes
At our recent “i have a Voice” Gala, we celebrated 10 years of supporting the voices of individuals with Down syndrome here in the Quad Cities. Part of that celebration…
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