Child life specialists are specially trained to prepare children and family members for medical experiences and teach techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety. Stephanie Colaberardino, MS, CCLS, CIMI joined the podcast today to talk about how a Child Life Team can be helpful for patients with Down syndrome.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Child Life
https://www.chp.edu/our-services/child-life/specialist-assistant

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Adaptive Care Team
https://www.chp.edu/for-parents/support-services/family-support-services

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu.

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Author Debbie Miller joined the podcast today to discuss her life experiences with her sibling Rick. Debbie has written a memoir called Raising Ricky which can be found at:

https://a.co/d/4ILqLyD (book and audiobook)

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu.

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.

Dr. Sarah Mann joined the podcast today to discuss foot issues in Down syndrome and the role for supportive shoes and orthotics.

For more information on the Mann Method Therapy Network:
https://www.mannmethodpt.com

If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu.

If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter.

We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.