Posts Tagged Down syndrome awareness month

Finding Their Voice: LSVT LOUD for Kids with Down Syndrome

Two families found that a stronger voice gave their sons more than volume. It gave them confidence, connection and the power to be understood.

In this episode of LSVT Global’s Think BIG and LOUD Podcast, host Beth Peterson talks about LSVT LOUD® for Kids with three guests who saw that change up close. Rafael (“Rafie”) and Worth both received LSVT LOUD through a partnership between Northwestern University and GiGi’s Playhouse in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Our Down Syndrome LSVT Success Story (Part 2): The Therapist Perspective

I have been exploring the option of using LSVT BIG® with kids for a few years now. I pursued additional referrals from pediatricians since that time and had a lot of interest but just got my first official referral this past summer.  Then I found out it was a 4-year-old boy with Down Syndrome!

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Our Down Syndrome LSVT Success Story (Part 1): The Parent Perspective

My son Wesley completed the 4 week long LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD program this summer.  Wes was 4 years 2 months old at the time.  He has Down syndrome, is nonverbal,
wears AFO leg braces and has glasses.  

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