St. Luke’s Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome is located at Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desioge, Jr. Outpatient Center in Chesterfield Missouri. This center is designed specifically for individuals with Down Syndrome who are 17 years of age or older.
The center offers:
· nutrition coaching
· exercise therapy
· social services
· classes and programs for individuals and, caregivers
· For more information please contact 314-576-2300 or ADS.WellnessCenter@stlukes-stl.com.
The center offers:
· nutrition coaching
· exercise therapy
· social services
· classes and programs for individuals and, caregivers
· For more information please contact 314-576-2300 or ADS.WellnessCenter@stlukes-stl.com.
The Down Syndrome Center is located at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and has seen hundreds of patients with Down syndrome since it opened in 2005.
The Down Syndrome Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary clinic focusing on the medical and developmental needs of children with Down syndrome. Children are evaluated from birth to 21 years of age, including prenatally diagnosed cases. When your child visits the Down Syndrome Center, he/she will be evaluated by Dr. Dorothy Grange or the CPNP. They will focus on medical and developmental issues, and screening recommendations will be completed.
The Center also collaborates with other specialties as needed: Cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Audiology, Therapy Services, Dietitian and Social Services. The Center also works with additional specialties such as Endocrine, GI, Neurology and Orthopedic Surgery. Our goal is to optimize the quality of life for your child by offering comprehensive individualized care in one setting.
The Center will make it simpler for you by:
· Arranging appointments at one location with the specialists your child needs to see.
· Arranging your appointments in the most efficient manner so you and your child gain the maximum benefit.
· Using a collaborative approach because our team of experienced caregivers is in one location.
The Down Syndrome Center is located at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 2nd Floor, Suite 2C.
For more information please contact 800.678.5437 or 314.454.6093 or downsyndromecenter@kids.wustl.edu.
The Down Syndrome Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary clinic focusing on the medical and developmental needs of children with Down syndrome. Children are evaluated from birth to 21 years of age, including prenatally diagnosed cases. When your child visits the Down Syndrome Center, he/she will be evaluated by Dr. Dorothy Grange or the CPNP. They will focus on medical and developmental issues, and screening recommendations will be completed.
The Center also collaborates with other specialties as needed: Cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Audiology, Therapy Services, Dietitian and Social Services. The Center also works with additional specialties such as Endocrine, GI, Neurology and Orthopedic Surgery. Our goal is to optimize the quality of life for your child by offering comprehensive individualized care in one setting.
The Center will make it simpler for you by:
· Arranging appointments at one location with the specialists your child needs to see.
· Arranging your appointments in the most efficient manner so you and your child gain the maximum benefit.
· Using a collaborative approach because our team of experienced caregivers is in one location.
The Down Syndrome Center is located at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 2nd Floor, Suite 2C.
For more information please contact 800.678.5437 or 314.454.6093 or downsyndromecenter@kids.wustl.edu.
If Your Child is Experiencing Bullying ….
When you discover your child is being bullied, you may feel a variety of emotions, from anger to fear to sadness. These reactions and emotional responses are natural for parents who want their child to feel valued, protected, and loved. To become an effective advocate for your child, it is important to acknowledge your emotions and then focus on developing an action plan to help your child.
1. Talk with your child.When you first talk with your child about bullying, be prepared to listen without judgment, and provide a safe and supportive place where your child can work out his or her feelings. Children may not be ready to open up right away as they, too, are dealing with the emotional effects of bullying and may be feeling insecure, frightened, vulnerable, angry, or sad. When your child begins to tell their story, just listen and avoid making judgmental comments. It’s important to learn as much as possible about the situation, such as how long the behavior has been happening, who has been involved, and what steps have been taken. Encourage your child to talk, and let them know they are not alone and you are there to help.
Make sure your child knows:
1. It is NOT their fault. They are not to blame.
2. They are NOT alone. You are here to help.
3. It is the adults’ responsibility make the bullying stop.
4. Bullying is never okay and they have the right to be safe.
5. No one deserves to be bullied.
6. They deserve to be treated with respect.
7. They have the right to feel safe at school.
2. Support and empower your child. After hearing your child’s story, empower them to create an action plan to help stop the bullying. Talk with your child about ways you can support them as well as intervention strategies they can use, such as working with the school or advocating on their own. Creating a plan that works with your child’s strengths and abilities can help build self-confidence and resilience. Make sure to share these agreed-upon strategies with those involved in your child’s life, such as teachers, coaches, and other adults who interact with your child on a daily basis.
3. Think through who else should be involved. In addition to being supportive and empowering your child to write down a plan, it can be very helpful to document the steps that you plan to take or have already implemented. Written records provide a history of incidences and responses, which can be very helpful when addressing the issue with school administrators or law enforcement. You should also create a strategy for how to involve others that can help your child. This might include determining who you will contact at school, what you plan to ask them, and how you will be involved. Other options include contacting a school counselor or other health professionals for advice. If the situation doesn’t change, your plan might include steps to contact local law enforcement or legal counsel.
Helping Your Child - What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center pacer.org
When you discover your child is being bullied, you may feel a variety of emotions, from anger to fear to sadness. These reactions and emotional responses are natural for parents who want their child to feel valued, protected, and loved. To become an effective advocate for your child, it is important to acknowledge your emotions and then focus on developing an action plan to help your child.
1. Talk with your child.When you first talk with your child about bullying, be prepared to listen without judgment, and provide a safe and supportive place where your child can work out his or her feelings. Children may not be ready to open up right away as they, too, are dealing with the emotional effects of bullying and may be feeling insecure, frightened, vulnerable, angry, or sad. When your child begins to tell their story, just listen and avoid making judgmental comments. It’s important to learn as much as possible about the situation, such as how long the behavior has been happening, who has been involved, and what steps have been taken. Encourage your child to talk, and let them know they are not alone and you are there to help.
Make sure your child knows:
1. It is NOT their fault. They are not to blame.
2. They are NOT alone. You are here to help.
3. It is the adults’ responsibility make the bullying stop.
4. Bullying is never okay and they have the right to be safe.
5. No one deserves to be bullied.
6. They deserve to be treated with respect.
7. They have the right to feel safe at school.
2. Support and empower your child. After hearing your child’s story, empower them to create an action plan to help stop the bullying. Talk with your child about ways you can support them as well as intervention strategies they can use, such as working with the school or advocating on their own. Creating a plan that works with your child’s strengths and abilities can help build self-confidence and resilience. Make sure to share these agreed-upon strategies with those involved in your child’s life, such as teachers, coaches, and other adults who interact with your child on a daily basis.
3. Think through who else should be involved. In addition to being supportive and empowering your child to write down a plan, it can be very helpful to document the steps that you plan to take or have already implemented. Written records provide a history of incidences and responses, which can be very helpful when addressing the issue with school administrators or law enforcement. You should also create a strategy for how to involve others that can help your child. This might include determining who you will contact at school, what you plan to ask them, and how you will be involved. Other options include contacting a school counselor or other health professionals for advice. If the situation doesn’t change, your plan might include steps to contact local law enforcement or legal counsel.
Helping Your Child - What Parents Should Know About Bullying - PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center pacer.org