The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast

By Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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Episodes: 132

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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.

Episode Date
The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Issues in Down Syndrome
Sep 16, 2026
Comparison: The Thief of Joy
Sep 09, 2026
Greatest Hits - Keeping Up with Kenzie: The Jameson Family Spotlight
Aug 26, 2026
Greatest Hits - Clinic Spotlight: The Karachi Down Syndrome Program
Aug 19, 2026
Greatest Hits - Thinking Clearly About Down Syndrome + Alzheimer’s
Aug 12, 2026
Greatest Hits - Let’s Get to Work: Down Syndrome Employment
Aug 05, 2026
Greatest Hits - Grieving Together: Helping People with Down Syndrome Cope with Loss
Jul 29, 2026
Greatest Hits - Express Yourself: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Jul 22, 2026
Greatest Hits - Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 2
Jul 15, 2026
Greatest Hits - Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 1
Jul 08, 2026
John’s Crazy Socks
Nov 12, 2025
Facilitated Communication: Navigating the Controversy
Nov 05, 2025
Family Spotlight: The Paqeuo Family
Oct 29, 2025
Truly Inclusive Childcare
Oct 22, 2025
Picture This: Promoting Down Syndrome Visibility
Oct 15, 2025
Supporting Latin Families
Oct 08, 2025
Friendship and Psychological Well-Being for Children with Down Syndrome
Oct 01, 2025
Clinic Spotlight: The Karachi Down Syndrome Program
Sep 24, 2025
Down Syndrome Out Loud
Sep 17, 2025
Becoming Brave Together
Sep 10, 2025
Supporting Children in the Preschool Years
Sep 03, 2025
Greatest Hits - Self-Care: Mental Wellness for Parents + Caregivers
Aug 27, 2025
Greatest Hits - Wise Counsel: Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Down Syndrome
Aug 20, 2025
Greatest Hits - Escape Artist: Reining in a Runner
Aug 13, 2025
Greatest Hits - Fantasyland: When Imaginations Get Carried Away
Aug 06, 2025
Greatest Hits - Gotta Go: Toilet Training Children with Down Syndrome
Jul 30, 2025
Greatest Hits - Kindred Spirits: Celebrating Down Syndrome Friendship
Jul 23, 2025
Greatest Hits - Dual Diagnosis: The Down Syndrome and Autism Connection
Jul 16, 2025
Greatest Hits - Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Diverse Families
Jul 09, 2025
Greatest Hits - Learning and Development in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Jul 02, 2025
Self-Care: Mental Wellness for Parents + Caregivers
Nov 13, 2024
I Don't Do Disabilities, and Other Lies I've Told Myself
Nov 06, 2024
100th Episode Special: Ask Us Anything
Oct 30, 2024
Kindred Spirits: Celebrating Down Syndrome Friendship
Oct 23, 2024
Family Spotlight: Meet the Bhatnagars
Oct 16, 2024
Phonics the Right Way
Oct 09, 2024
Why Doesn't My Kid Talk Yet?
Oct 02, 2024
Student Spotlight: Andrew Ge + Alec Macinas
Sep 25, 2024
Down Syndrome in the Era of Climate Change
Sep 18, 2024
Who Am I? Explaining Down Syndrome to Your Child
Sep 11, 2024
Sleep Tight: Troubleshooting Sleep Problems
May 22, 2024
Martial Artists: Taekwondo and Down Syndrome
May 15, 2024
Fun and Games: The Adventures of a Child Life Specialist
May 08, 2024
Oliver: A Student Spotlight
May 01, 2024
Balancing Act: Endocrinology and Down Syndrome
Apr 24, 2024
The Child Who Never Spoke: 23 ½ Lessons in Fragility
Apr 17, 2024
Informing is Caring: The Information Practices of Canadian Caregivers
Apr 10, 2024
Beautiful Brynn: The Mathew-Patel Family Spotlight
Apr 03, 2024
Wise Counsel: Supporting Mental Health in Adults with Down Syndrome
Mar 27, 2024
Smashing Stereotypes: A World Down Syndrome Day Special
Mar 21, 2024
Showcasing Inclusivity: The Making of Chicken
Nov 15, 2023
Speeding to Success: The Bruneau Family Spotlight
Nov 08, 2023
It's Complicated: When Down Syndrome Meets Autism
Nov 01, 2023
Unlocking Independence: Supports for Adults with Down Syndrome
Oct 25, 2023
Grieving Together: Helping People with Down Syndrome Cope with Loss
Oct 18, 2023
Centre Stage: Improv for People with Down Syndrome
Oct 11, 2023
Epilepsy + Down Syndrome
Oct 04, 2023
Escape Artist: Reining in a Runner
Sep 27, 2023
DSC2U: Down Syndrome Clinic to You
Sep 20, 2023
Flourishing Throughout Life: A Student Spotlight
Sep 13, 2023
Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Diverse Families
May 10, 2023
Cutting Through the Red Tape: Medical Advocacy for Down Syndrome Families
May 03, 2023
Currently Adulting: Navigating the Post High School Years
Apr 26, 2023
Thinking Clearly About Down Syndrome + Alzheimer's
Apr 19, 2023
Keeping Up with Kenzie: The Jameson Family Spotlight
Apr 12, 2023
A Novel Concept: Down Syndrome in Children's Literature
Apr 05, 2023
Centre Stage: Down Syndrome and the Arts
Mar 29, 2023
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: A World Down Syndrome Day Special
Mar 22, 2023
Disability Without Poverty: The Canada Disability Benefit
Mar 15, 2023
Be Well: Health Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
Mar 08, 2023
Fantasyland: When Imaginations Get Carried Away
Nov 16, 2022
My Lips are Sealed: Selective Mutism in Down Syndrome
Nov 09, 2022
Baby Talk: Down Syndrome Infant Development
Nov 02, 2022
New Sensations: Down Syndrome and Sensory Processing
Oct 26, 2022
Coming to Terms: Down Syndrome and Grief
Oct 19, 2022
Let's Get to Work: Down Syndrome Employment
Oct 12, 2022
Growing Up Healthy: Pediatric Healthcare for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Oct 05, 2022
Let's Get Physical: Down Syndrome and Physiotherapy
Sep 28, 2022
Mi bebé (My Baby): The Carvajal Family Spotlight
Sep 21, 2022
Reversing Course: Down Syndrome and Regression
Sep 14, 2022
Lessons Learned: A Down Syndrome Professional Round Table
Sep 07, 2022
Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Support
Jun 01, 2022
Taking Care of Business: Entrepreneurs with Down Syndrome
May 25, 2022
Growing Together: Sibling Relationships
May 18, 2022
Putting the Pieces Together: Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
May 11, 2022
Chapter 21: The Muranko/Alvarez Family Spotlight
May 04, 2022
Eye Spy: Vision Therapy for People with Down Syndrome
Apr 27, 2022
I Can See Clearly Now: Vision and Down Syndrome
Apr 20, 2022
From Liquids to Solids: Baby Led Weaning for Infants with Down Syndrome
Apr 13, 2022
Sign of the Times: The Benefits of Sign Language
Apr 06, 2022
Growing Older: Down Syndrome, Aging, and Alzheimer's Disease
Mar 30, 2022
Inclusion Means: A World Down Syndrome Day Special
Mar 23, 2022
Moving On Up: The Transition to Adulthood
Nov 03, 2021
Stay Focused: Executive Functioning in People with Down Syndrome
Oct 27, 2021
Skin Deep: Down Syndrome and Dermatology
Oct 20, 2021
Express Yourself: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Oct 13, 2021
Where There's a Will There's a Way: Estate Planning for Complex Families
Oct 06, 2021
Down Syndrome and Sexuality: Your Questions Answered
Sep 29, 2021
All in a Day's Work: Employment for People with Down Syndrome
Sep 22, 2021
Crystal Clear: Fluency and Stuttering in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Sep 15, 2021
T21 Mom: The Cardle Family Spotlight
Sep 08, 2021
Back to School Special: The Life Skills Class
Sep 01, 2021
Fresh Perspective: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for People with Down Syndrome
May 26, 2021
The Parent Coach: Leading Your Child to Success
May 19, 2021
A Penny Saved: The Registered Disability Savings Plan
May 12, 2021
IRONMAN: The Chris Nikic Story
May 05, 2021
Let's Eat: Down Syndrome and Nutrition
Apr 28, 2021
Gotta Go: Toilet Training Children with Down Syndrome
Apr 21, 2021
Developing Readers: The ABC's of Literacy
Apr 14, 2021
The Right Fit: Medical Equipment Adherence
Apr 07, 2021
Extreme Parenting: The Hoos Family Spotlight
Mar 31, 2021
Feeling Down: Mental Health and Down Syndrome
Mar 24, 2021
CONNECT With Us: A World Down Syndrome Day Panel
Mar 21, 2021
Inclusive Education: The Next Step
Nov 25, 2020
Good Night: Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Routines
Nov 18, 2020
Let's Eat: Feeding Issues in Children with Down Syndrome
Nov 11, 2020
Love is Love: Down Syndrome and Sexuality
Nov 04, 2020
Dual Diagnosis: The Down Syndrome and Autism Connection
Oct 28, 2020
Here to Help: The School Support Person
Oct 21, 2020
Healthy Start: Healthcare for Children with Down Syndrome
Oct 14, 2020
Welcome to the World: The Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Oct 07, 2020
Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 2
Sep 30, 2020
Sweet Dreams: Down Syndrome and Sleep, Part 1
Sep 23, 2020
Learning and Development: Common Questions
Sep 16, 2020
Back to School: COVID Edition
Sep 09, 2020
Why Hiring People with Down Syndrome is Good for Business
May 27, 2020
Early and Higher Level Communication Skills
May 20, 2020
Thriving in Elementary School
May 13, 2020
An Introduction to Occupational Therapy
May 06, 2020
Optimizing Physical and Mental Health
Apr 29, 2020
Advocacy and Ableism
Apr 22, 2020
Learning and Development in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Apr 06, 2020