Meeting

Houston, TX Down Syndrome Association of

Houston (DSAH) Meetings: Held the fourth Saturday

  10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. English 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Spanish

Location: Down Syndrome Resource Center located at 7015 W. Tidwell Bldg G Suite 108 Houston TX 77092

Casual informal meeting.

Meeting Topic ( Myths about DS)

Myth: Behavior problems and depression are just part of having Down syndrome

Truth: Often, medical or mental health problems go untreated due to the assumption that it is typical of having this genetic condition. Complete examinations by appropriate health care professionals should alwaysbe pursued.

Myth: Adults with Down syndrome may be unable to work. Truth: Businesses seek young adults with Down syndrome for a variety

of positions. They are employed by banks, corporations, nursing homes, hotels and restaurants. They work in the music and entertainment industry. People with Down syndrome bring to their jobs enthusiasm, reliability and dedication.

Myth: People with Down syndrome are always happy. People with Down syndrome have feelings just like everyone else in

the population. They respond to positiveexpressions of friendship and they are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behavior.

Most Common Questions asked Did I do anything to cause Down syndrome? Down syndrome is

never anyone's fault. It just happens. Is Down syndrome hereditary? About 1/100 cases of Down

syndrome may be inherited. Parents whose child has this type of chromosomal abnormality should seek genetic counseling.

Can Down syndrome be cured? No, it cannot be cured. Do all babies with Down syndrome have a heart condition?

Approximately 47% of children with Down syndrome will have a heart condition.

Do all babies with Down syndrome have medical problems? Having Down syndrome does not guarantee any medical condition.  Most children with Down syndrome are healthy and active and will benefit

from a variety of opportunities just like the other children in the family What will my child be able to achieve? Like any other child, babies

with Down syndrome vary in their abilities and achievements so it is not possible to predict your baby’s abilities and future achievements at birth.

Programs Offered

Camp Ability Parents Night Out Club 21 Buddy Walk Chevron Houston Marathon

Camp Ability

a summer day camp for children/teens with Down syndrome and their siblings ages 3-17 years at the dash Resource Center.

They will have activities such crafts, music, games, reading, writing, a snack, and most of all-fun!

Session I Preschoolers 3-6 years old – June 25 – June 29.

Session II School-aged 7-12 years old – July 16 – July 20.

Session III Teens 13-17 years old – July 30 – Aug 3.

Parents Night Out

Every Friday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Cost: $10 for the first child

Where: at the DSRC – 7015 W. Tidwell Bldg. G Suite 108 Houstn, TX 77092

Parents Night Out is an out-of-home respite program for individuals with ALL types of disabilities. 

Ages 6-14 and Siblings Ages 6-10

Club 21

is a social club for individuals, ages 13 to 99, who have Down syndrome.

provides social activities for our members at the Resource Center and out in the community.

2012 Houston Buddy Walk

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 ~ DIAMOND LOT MINUTE MAID PARK ~ 9AM – 1PM

An event that not only empowers but brings awareness

2012-2013 Chevron Houston Marathon

DSAH is one of the official charities of the Houston Chevron Marathon!

Every year they form a team to run in this event to bring awareness to down syndrome

Resources

Options for day care Waiver list:

Assisting living 22 and older

Nursing homes for children

Personal nurse In home family

support programs

Recommended therapist

Websites that talking about coping and recourses.