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Academics or Life Skills?  What's really at stake.

2/14/2017

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By Jill Hicks
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Sometimes students with different learning abilities are assigned to a "Life Skills" program.  The problem isn't with learning life skills.  Life skills are important.  The problem is deciding students with Down syndrome should not be included.  That they are incapable of benefiting from academic instruction.  
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Fizzy Water:  the easy way to hydration.

2/8/2017

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By Jill Hicks
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Dehydration is a big problem for many people with Down syndrome.  Many just don't want to drink enough fluid.  Lack of fluid intake can lead to health issues.  Often the biggest concern is constipation.  
​But dehydration also contributes to dry skin, fatigue, headaches, bad breath and weight gain.  
Are you often encouraging your loved one with Down syndrome to drink more?  And they take just one sip, or only want to drink a sugar-filled beverage?  We know sweet beverages are not the answer as they contribute to obesity.  So what is the answer?

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    Jill Hicks is the mother of a child with Down syndrome and a speech-language pathologist. Her passion is to empower others to help people with Down syndrome.

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    Why speech is the most important academic goal
    ​How much support is too much?
    ​Speech Sound Primer
    ​    Focusing on Letter Sounds to Help Your Child Succeed
    ​The Importance of Teaching Basic Information
    ​Teachers as Advocates for Students with Disabilities
    ​Why Asking Questions can hinder your child's learning and what you can do instead.
    ​e is for elephant, ee is for eel
    ​Academics or Life Skills? What's really at stake?
    Fizzy Water:  The easy way to hydration.
    10 Questions every parent should ask at an IEP meeting
    ​Top 10 Tips for Working with your Child's School SLP
    Inclusive Education not only beneficial, a human right
    Hannah Dances at a Talent Show
    Hannah Dances at a Festival
    The Secret to Understanding How People with Down Syndrome Learn Post 1
    The Secret to Understanding How People with Down Syndrome Learn Post 2
    The Secret to Understanding How People with Down Syndrome Learn Post 3
    The Secret to Understanding How People with Down Syndrome Learn Post 4
    ​The secret to Understanding How People with Down Syndrome Learn Post 5
    Welcome to Down Syndrome Talks

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