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The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast

Down Syndrome Resource Foundationdsrf.org
The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast brings a professional perspective on issues facing individuals with Down syndrome and their loved ones. Hosts Marla Folden and Hina Mahmood of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation welcome North America's leading Down syndrome experts, parents and self-advocates to cover topics from across the lifespan including health, physical and intellectual development, advocacy, employment and much more.
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Episodes

Flourishing Throughout Life: A Student Spotlight

On the Season 8 premiere of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF Ambassador Danielle Juilfs gives us the lowdown on her busy life as a woman with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Sep 13, 202325 minSeason 8Ep. 1

Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Diverse Families

On the Season 7 finale of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dawn Barclay gives us the lowdown on vacation strategies for diverse families. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

May 10, 202351 minSeason 7Ep. 10

Cutting Through the Red Tape: Medical Advocacy for Down Syndrome Families

On Season 7, episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, medical professional Christina Light gives us the lowdown on medical advocacy for Down syndrome families. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

May 03, 202345 minSeason 7Ep. 9

Currently Adulting: Navigating the Post High School Years

On Season 7, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, two young adults with Down syndrome give us the lowdown on starting adulthood. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 26, 202321 minSeason 7Ep. 8

Thinking Clearly About Down Syndrome + Alzheimer's

On Season 7, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Head gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 19, 202351 minSeason 7Ep. 7

Keeping Up with Kenzie: The Jameson Family Spotlight

On Season 7, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Katie Jameson gives us the lowdown on life with her daughter Kenzie. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 12, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 7Ep. 6

A Novel Concept: Down Syndrome in Children's Literature

On Season 7, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, author Melissa Hart gives us the lowdown on portraying characters with Down syndrome in children’s books. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 05, 202336 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Centre Stage: Down Syndrome and the Arts

On Season 7, episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Niall McNeil gives us the lowdown on life as an artist with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Mar 29, 202332 minSeason 7Ep. 4

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: A World Down Syndrome Day Special

On Season 7, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Down syndrome families give us the lowdown on what they wish they knew when they were starting their journeys. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Mar 22, 202339 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Disability Without Poverty: The Canada Disability Benefit

On Season 7, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Rabia Kehdr from Disability Without Poverty gives us the lowdown on the Canada Disability Benefit. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Mar 15, 202353 minSeason 7Ep. 2

Be Well: Health Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome

On Season 7, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Peter Bulova gives us the lowdown on health care guidelines for adults with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Mar 08, 202339 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Fantasyland: When Imaginations Get Carried Away

On Season 6, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Susan Fawcett and Adrienne Dall'Antonia give us the lowdown on what to do when your child’s imagination gets carried away. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Nov 16, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 6Ep. 11

My Lips are Sealed: Selective Mutism in Down Syndrome

On Season 6, Episode 10 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Rosalind Catchpole gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and selective mutism. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Nov 09, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Baby Talk: Down Syndrome Infant Development

On Season 6, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, infant development specialist Bergen Rosebush gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome infant development. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Nov 02, 202239 minSeason 6Ep. 9

New Sensations: Down Syndrome and Sensory Processing

On Season 6, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Hina Mahmood gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and sensory processing. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Oct 26, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Coming to Terms: Down Syndrome and Grief

On Season 6, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Samantha French gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and grief. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Oct 19, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Let's Get to Work: Down Syndrome Employment

On Season 6, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Jason Konowalchuk and Aja Masters give us the lowdown on finding a job as a person with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Oct 12, 202234 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Growing Up Healthy: Pediatric Healthcare for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

On Season 6, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Marilyn Bull gives us the lowdown on the new pediatric health care guidelines for children and teens with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Oct 05, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Let's Get Physical: Down Syndrome and Physiotherapy

On Season 6, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Sarah Mann gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and physiotherapy. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Sep 28, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Mi bebé (My Baby): The Carvajal Family Spotlight

On Season 6, Episode 3 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Pamela Carvajal gives us the lowdown on raising a child with Down syndrome who has mobility issues. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Sep 21, 202251 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Reversing Course: Down Syndrome and Regression

On Season 6, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Jonathan Santoro and Dr. Eileen Quinn give us the lowdown on Down syndrome and regression, and Cindy Harasen shares her family’s story. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Sep 14, 20222 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Lessons Learned: A Down Syndrome Professional Round Table

On Season 6, Episode 1 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, DSRF therapists and teachers give us the lowdown on lessons they’ve learned while working with people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Sep 07, 20221 hr 47 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support

On Season 5, Episode 11 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Sara Peralta gives us the lowdown on family-centred positive behaviour support for people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Jun 01, 202259 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Taking Care of Business: Entrepreneurs with Down Syndrome

On Season 5, Episode 10 of the LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, entrepreneurs with Down syndrome give us the lowdown on starting your own business. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

May 25, 202250 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Growing Together: Sibling Relationships

On Season 5, Episode 9 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, a panel of siblings tells us what it’s like to grow up with a sister or brother with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

May 18, 202249 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Putting the Pieces Together: Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder

On Season 5, Episode 8 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Noemi Spinazzi gives us the lowdown on Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

May 11, 20221 hr 38 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Chapter 21: The Muranko/Alvarez Family Spotlight

On Season 5, Episode 7 of The LowDOWN: a Down Syndrome Podcast, Starr Muranko gives us the lowdown on raising her son with Down syndrome as an indigenous mother. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

May 04, 202256 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Eye Spy: Vision Therapy for People with Down Syndrome

On Season 5, Episode 6 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Debra Legge gives us the lowdown on vision therapy for people with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 27, 202248 minSeason 5Ep. 6

I Can See Clearly Now: Vision and Down Syndrome

On Season 5, Episode 5 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Dr. Ken Nischal gives us the lowdown on vision and Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 20, 202258 minSeason 5Ep. 5

From Liquids to Solids: Baby Led Weaning for Infants with Down Syndrome

On Season 5, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast , Jill Rabin gives us the lowdown on baby led weaning for infants with Down syndrome. Support the show The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org . Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts....

Apr 13, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 4
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