An important part of a child’s development is learning to listen. We depend on this lifelong skill to gain new information. It is a key component for following directions and answering questions while participating in daily experiences and routines. It also plays a big role in keeping our children safe and healthy. Here are some “listening” pointers to help your child optimize his skills.

Since the skin tends to reflect other conditions of the body, it’s not surprising that children and adults with DS have more than their share of skin problems. This article will address those skin conditions and disorders that are more common in people with DS than the general population.

Zeidy Gluck z’l, my father, was the epitome of a ‘zeesa’, erlicha, beloved, person. He was unassuming in his ways, but his impact was deep. He was as humble as Har Sinai, but his greatness towered above Everest. His middos were impeccable and his G-d – fearing ways were testimony to his sterling character.

Gentlemen, you are about to enter the pre-season of the big leagues. It is a period in one’s life called, “Grief.” Some of you have experienced it before, and for others, this is the first time. It is a part of life, and for some reason you were selected.

It wasn’t much of a surprise. His older brother had gotten over his chicken pox the week before. Everyone else in the house has had it. The inevitable happened. It started out slow, and we were hoping for a mild case. Hope may spring eternal, but the only thing springing around here were pox – lots and lots and lots of chicken pox, all over his cute little body.

Once upon a time in the city of New York, there were ‘three’ Twin Towers. Two of the towers were very tall, measuring thousands of feet in height and exceeding 100 stories each. The ‘third’ tower was small in stature, measuring only five feet in height, but towering over the ‘twins’ in greatness.

Was that a pimple that appeared, in all its glory, on the side of Moishey’s forehead? Was it followed three days later by one on his nose?

I am not perfect
I live on Planet Earth
That is where humans live
Humans are not perfect
Never have been – never will be.

I met two families today. The first was a young couple who recently had their second child. The child, in addition to being an adorable, active, smiling little boy, has Down syndrome.

Compilation of tips, ideas and approaches suggested and utilized by a group of speech and language professionals.