Welcome Families

For Families

You can count on DSG to be supportive, informative and there for your family. As we grow as a community, we hope you will be involved in our many activities and services. Families take great comfort in sharing and talking with other families, and DSG is proud to make these connections happen. If you are a parent seeking or willing to offer support to or from another parent, please contact the DSG office.

Explore special stories, Dad’s Corner articles, helpful links and more.

Are you a dad looking to connect with other dads parenting a child, teen or adult with Down syndrome?  Visit Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome to reach out to other dads around the world.

IEP Toolkit

The Down Syndrome Center in Cincinnati has developed an important IEP Toolkit to help parents become informed and collaborative members in the IEP process. Download the toolkit here.

Learn About Speech and Language Development in People With Down Syndrome

The following Speech and Language Resource Guides for individuals with Down syndrome have been generously provided by Dr. Libby Kumin and Loyola College of Maryland.

Basis for Speech, Language and Communication (PDF)
First Words and Phrases (PDF)
Infants and Toddlers (PDF)
Preschool through Kindergarten (PDF)
Childhood Apraxia (PDF)
School age children (PDF)
Adolescents (PDF)
Adults (PDF)
Oral Motor Skill Difficulties (PDF)

Watch a powerful video about people with Down syndrome.

Watch the Nova Scotia Down Syndrome Society Belong Video.

Learn more about what Special Education offers your child by reading the Missouri Parent's Guide to Special Education.