Going The Distance: What My Dad Taught Me About Perseverance, By Karen Gaffney
June 8, 2022| By: Karen Gaffney Perseverance: According to Webster’s dictionary, it means “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.” I learned this from my […]
A Conversation with Brian White on his Upcoming Chicago Marathon to Support LuMind IDSC
Running a marathon is one of those super-human feats that most people only get to enjoy from the comfort of a celebrating audience, or a couch. Yet, this incredible test […]
Mental Health and Down Syndrome
In May we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Many families deal with mental health issues throughout all stages of life, and healthcare providers are paying more attention to the links between […]
Six Books Written by People with Down Syndrome
Books transport us to different places, and open our eyes to other ideas and points of view. Sometimes they share the lives and experiences of their authors and teach valuable […]
The Washington Post Publishes Article to Bring Awareness of DS Related Alzheimer’s Disease
On Thursday, April 7, The Washington Post published a thorough, person-centric, and well-written article by reporter Laurie McGinley that we hope will bring renewed awareness of Down syndrome-related Alzheimer’s disease. […]
Chronic Sleep Conditions and Down Syndrome
Every night, a large percentage of the population with Down syndrome struggle to fall asleep. When they do, they might struggle to achieve healthy and restful sleep. In this blog, […]
The Sweet Labor of Love
March 15, 2022 Every March, the Down syndrome community honors World Down Syndrome Awareness Day on March 21 (3/21). As part of LuMind IDSC’s “Raise Your Hand” for World Down Syndrome Day initiative, we […]
Understanding Congenital Heart Defects in Individuals with Down Syndrome
February is Heart Month, a time to bring awareness to heart conditions. Congenital Heart Defects affect approximately 50% of babies born with Down syndrome, (compared to 1% of neurotypical children). […]
Hampus Hillerstrom, LuMind IDSC’s CEO Publishes Article in Exceptional Parent Magazine
RELIABLE DOWN SYNDROME RESOURCES FOR EVERY FAMILY, FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE “Down syndrome research is of huge importance to our community. As people with Down syndrome live longer and […]
Eight Tips to Promote Healthy Sleep Habits for People with Down Syndrome
Sometimes falling asleep and having a restful night isn’t as easy as we would hope. In some cases, sleeplessness can be helped by tweaking certain routines and fostering healthy bedtime […]