The Autism Spectrum

Down Syndrome Part 2

Learn about NACD's decades of experience with Down Syndrome. Discussion points include: Understanding hearing--why it is such a huge issue with Down Syndrome and how to address the problems; Speech--how it is affected by hearing, structure, and function; Looking toward our children's futures: Self-help skills, chores, behavior, and on becoming responsible; Creating a target; NACD Foundation--creating a different model for our children's future. Hear from founder Bob Doman, Lori Riggs, our resident speech pathologist, special guest Steve Evans DDS, the NACD staff, and parents of children and adults with Down Syndrome.

Down Syndrome Part 1

Learn about NACD's decades of experience with Down Syndrome. Discussion points include: Understanding the relationship between processing, cognition, language, and global maturity; Teaching your child to read; The correlation between chores, self-help, and becoming responsible; When our children become adults.; Hear from founder Robert J. Doman and other NACD staff members, as well as parents of children with Down Syndrome.

The Autism Spectrum

Parents speak about their experiences with The Autism Spectrum. Bob Doman and NACD staff discuss DSA's Debilitating Sensory Addictions, NACD's Spontaneous Scripts and Personal Reference Books. Q and A

Apps, Apps, & More Apps

Discussion on the use of the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch with the NACD staff and NACD families, along with applications you have used that have been great for your child and family. We are really excited about the use of these new technologies and how our children are responding to them.