Welcome! We are looking for dedicated parents and professionals to help support individualized paths for optimal growth and development for our children, without discrimination.

Come to Homestead Hall, a charming refurbished farm at Hardison Mill, to hear dynamic practitioners, therapists, educators, and advocates share inspiration and innovative solutions to improve the health, cognition, sleep, and development of individuals with Down syndrome.

Plus, enjoy heart-warming entertainment from our DS community including music from Rory Feek and a short, awarding-winning film, For Paloma written by April Aguilera, parent of a child with DS.

The conference will be from approximately 8 AM-5:30 PM on Friday and Saturday with lunch provided. Elyse Mundelein, Zumba instructor/adult with DS will lead us in fun movement breaks. You'll also have plenty of time to check out the booths in the exhibit area that support these innovative strategies.

Watch via Live Stream at your convenience.

Check out this lineup of talented performers and informative speakers, hand-picked by parents who have seen results:

    Rory Feek, Parent, Singer-songwriter

    Rachel Coleman, Creator & Host of Signing Time!

    Carol Brown, Executive Director, Equipping Minds

                    Cognitive Development Curriculum: a Foundational Tool for Learning

    Lois Laynee, Founder, AZ Sleep Apnea Center

                    Optimizing Growth & Development with Cranial Nerve Integration

    Dr. Theron Hutton, Parent, Pediatrician

                    Practicing Common Sense

    Linda Kane, M.CND, Parent, Neurodevelopmental Therapist, Hope and a Future

                   Exploring Neurodevelopmental Therapy

    Alissa Hodgson, Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner

    Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner

                    Targeted Nutritional Intervention: the Science & Practical Application

    Dr. Erica Peirson, Parent, Naturopathic Physician

                    The Importance of Optimizing Gut Health
  

Sarah Wilkinson, Parent, Chiropractor at Holistic Healing and Chiropractic Center

                    Synchronizing Options to Maximize Reflex Integration

    Jane Winans, MA, Parent, Educational Coach, Victory Lap Mindset

                    Minimize (Parental) Meltdowns, Avoid Bankruptcy, & Find Humor in this

                    Wonderful, Challenging Opportunity Called Life

    Lydia Winans, Young Adult Self-advocate

                    Taking Charge of My Own Health & Fitness

    Andi Durkin, Parent, Executive Director, Down Syndrome OPTIONs

                    Navigating through Crisis to Connection for Action

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

  

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Sponsorship opportunities are available, email

 

downsyndromeoptions@gmail.com.