DSACT's Education Podcast
Finding time to attend an in-person or virtual presentation can be challenging. With our new podcast series, we hope to support you while on your daily walks, while running errands, or during short breaks in your day. Join Jami Dean, the Education Manager at The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas as she delves into topics alongside professionals in our community. Each episode will contain information that will help navigate your child's/student's development. If you would like to hear about any specific topics, send an email to jami.dean@dsact.org.
Episodes
10 episodes
Grow & Play: Summer Tips for Parents
Looking for simple ways to support your child’s growth this summer? In this episode, we share fun, low-stress ideas to build reading skills, boost social development, and encourage positive behavior—all tailored for children with Dow...
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6:59
Reading & Down Syndrome: DSACT Summer Reading Program
This episode we tackle a prevalent myth head-on: the idea that children with Down Syndrome have limits when it comes to learning to read. Luvy Jenkins joins us in this episode as we discuss effective reading instruction and the upcoming D...
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
In today's episode we welcome Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy (NDSS) & Anna Fedewa, Manager of Federal Government Relations (NDSS) as we talk about celebrating World Down Syndrome Day and the importance of spreading awareness a...
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24:46
Behavior 101
Join us as we go over a quick overview on behavior, the ABCs of behavior, and the four main functions of behavior. For this episode, instead of welcoming a special guest, our host Luvy Jenkins will guide you through this important topic.
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Episode 7
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Independence in Adulthood: Going to college and competitive employment
For this episode, we meet with Jack Shepherd, a member of DSACT. As a self-advocate, Jack shares his experience on going away to college and finding a job doing what he is most passionate about.
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Inclusive Guidelines
Jessica Kuss, from the National Down Syndrome Society joins us to go over the learning profile of students with Down syndrome. She also goes into detail on different strategies educators can implement in their classrooms to promote participatio...
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Episode 5
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Inclusion in the Classroom
In this month's episode we talk to Marissa Nall, a DSACT Educator of the Year recipient. Her passion for teaching and inclusion is obvious as she discusses the importance of inclusion, how she creates an inclusive environment in her classroom,&...
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Episode 4
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Occupational Therapy
For our newest episode, we are excited to welcome Sarah Sweeney, a pediatric occupational therapist. In this episode, Sarah provides numerous strategies and activities that can be implemented both at school and at home to enhance your child's p...
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Episode 3
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