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Support Groups

& Workshops

60 support groups offered: Including
Grandparents, Dad’s Night Out, Mom’s

Virtual Coffee Chat, Parents of School-
Aged Children, and DS / Dementia

Workshops & Webinars:

* Basics in Special Needs Planning
* Mental Health: Life After the Pandemic
* Taking Care of Teeth is Fun

* Inspiring Learners to Be So Happy to Learn
* Verbal Behavior Strategies for Struggling
Learners
* Creating & Using Personal Profiles to
Empower People with Down Syndrome
Blair and Joseph, self-
proclaimed members of * Preparing, Coping & Conquering Stressful
the “Old Timers Club.” Medical Events - Parts 1 & 2 - Strategies for
Children with IDD & Strategies for Parents

“
Having a family member with Down Syndrome is unique in and of itself; add
to that the unique way Alzheimer’s presents in this group and how to address
those needs is a very sensitive circumstance that the average person cannot
appreciate. The comfort and support I find with our DSCBA group is priceless.
Everyone in the group can relate to the loss and frustrations that come up. Often
there are ideas based on successful experiences on how to address or overcome
obstacles. This group is extremely important to me. Until I joined I felt so alone.
”
There are no other groups like this one that I know of.
- Caregivers of an Adult with DS & Dementia Support Group Participant

Down Syndrome / Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance

In 2022, DSCBA Provided:

* Ongoing free consultations to DSCBA * Information about support groups,
families webinars, and information with

* Quarterly newsletter for DS-ASD strategies specific to DS-ASD
families * Survey of needs sent out to families
* Private Facebook Group providing * Visual supports for special events
support and information (111 Members)

6 Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area