Wellness and Healthy Living

Proper nutrition, exercise and sleep along with regular medial and dental visits are important to wellness. This section offers resources for healthy living for individuals with Down syndrome.

Wellness and Healthy Living Resource List

Organizations and Websites

Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities
Special Care Dentistry
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2200
Chicago, Il 60611
Telephone: (312) 527-6764
Fax: (312) 673-6663
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Website: http://www.scdonline.org

American Speech-Language Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Telephone: (301) 897.5700 or (800) 638-8255
Website: http://www.asha.org

LaLeche League International
1400 North Meacham Road
Schaumberg, IL 60173
Telephone: (800) LALECHE or (847) 519-7730
Website: http://www.lalecheleague.org

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
Telephone: (800) 900-8086
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Website: http://www.ncpad.org

Books and DVDs

Durand, V. M.. Sleep Better: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, Baltimore, MD; Brookes Publishing (1998). http://www.brookespublishing.com

Guthrie Medlen, J.E. The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook. Lake Oswego, OR
Phronesis Publishing (2006). http://www.downsyndromenutrition.com/phronesis/

McGuire,D,& Chicoine, B. Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House (2005). http://www.woodbinehouse.com.

Sanderson, Sheri L. Incredible Edible Gluten-Free Food for Kids. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House Publishing (2002). http://www.woodbinehouse.com

Schermerhorn, Will (Producer). Kids with Down Syndrome: Staying Healthy and Making Friends. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House (2005). http://www.woodbinehouse.com

Feeding Resource List

Organizations and Websites

LaLeche League International
1400 North Meacham Road
Schaumberg, IL 60173
Telephone: (800) LALECHE or (847) 519-7730
Website: http://www.lalecheleague.org

New Visions
1124 Roberts Mountain Road
Faber, VA 22938
Telephone: (800) 606-7112
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Website: http://www.new-vis.com

Books and Articles

Fiocca, Sharon. Oral Motor & Feeding Skills. (1999; Updated 2007) Reprinted at http://www.riverbendds.org/fiocca.html

Lowman, D. K, Murphy, S.M. The Educator’s Guide to Feeding Children with Disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co (1998). http://www.brookespublishing.com/

Sleep Issues Resource List

Organizations and Websites

American Sleep Apnea Association.
1424 K Street NW, Suite 302
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 293-3650
Fax: (202) 293-3656
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Website: http://www.sleepapnea.org/

American Sleep Disorders Association
1610 14th Street NW
Rochester MN 55901
Telephone: 507-287-6006
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Center for Research in Sleep Disorders
1275 East Kemper Rd.
Cincinnati OH 45246
Telephone: 513-671-3101
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National Sleep Foundation
1522 K Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 347-3471
Fax: (202) 347-3472
Website: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2417141/k.C60C/Welcome.htm

Books and Articles

Durand, V. M.. Sleep Better: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, Baltimore, MD; Brookes Publishing (1998). www.brookespublishing.com

Leshin, Len. “Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Down Sydrome”. Down Syndrome: Health Issues. http://www.ds-health.com/apnea.htm

“Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Down Syndrome”. Capitol Sleep Medicine Newsletter. September 2007. Volume 2 Number 9. www.capitolsleepmedicine.com