Tweens
Curated Programs and Resources for Ages 8-12 Years Old
PROGRAMS
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Understanding Adolescence and Puberty
The Understanding Adolescence and Puberty program aids tweens and teens with intellectual disabilities going through puberty—answering questions about the changes affecting their bodies during this time of their life.
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DSC Academy
DSC Academy aids individuals with Down syndrome ages 10-20 with individualized one-on-one afterschool tutoring.
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Speaker Series
Join us for our regular Virtual Speaker Series, featuring informative talks and Q&A sessions with renown experts in topics related to Down syndrome.
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Therapy Services
Therapeutic services to promote long-term success and help your child achieve their fullest potential.
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Addressing Behavior and Creating Community (ABCC)
A course for parents/guardians, caregivers, and family members who would like to increase their knowledge of behavioral principles to best support prosocial behavior development.
Tweens (ages 8-12)
Facebook page: DSC Friends Tweens
This is a space to share friendship, learn about preferred activities for children and families, and be around in the community. We will explore different places, so recommendations from families are always welcome.
DSC Friends Social Group
DSC Friends is a slate of social groups, funded by the Down Syndrome Community and intended to foster relationships within groups related by age. Through DSC Friends, we will forge opportunities to build strong support networks and lasting friendships, for parents and their children.
DSC Friends events are not drop-off playdates, so an adult must be present and responsible for children.
Helpful Resources
As people near adulthood, they become more interested in affecting the world around them. We strive to offer both opportunities for enrichment and growth as well as occasions for advocacy—all intended to create strong, lifelong self-advocates.