May Educational Program

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Orofacial Myology

Back by popular demand, Sandra Coulson will be giving another presentation. We are happy to once again offer this exciting program for parents and professionals. Sandra's presentation on March 6 at the MHDSA office filled up so quickly that we had to turn more than 27 people away! She has graciously agreed to give another presentation at the Daniel's Fund building where we can accommodate everyone.

Orofacial mycology is therapy which improves facial, tongue, and lip movement, which in turn improves chewing, swallowing, speech and posture. Sandra R. Coulson, BA, COM, will be our presenter for the evening. She received her BA in Speech Therapy and Education from UNC in Greeley. During her career, she pursued research on Down syndrome under the famous Bobaths from England. Ms. Coulson holds Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology and has been in the field for over 35 years.

Join this group of family members and caregivers of adults with Down syndrome who gather once every other month to support one another and hear speakers on topics relevant to aging issues in adults with Down syndrome.

Members of "Get Down" are encouraged to send in their success stories, fictional writings, frustrations, poems, recreational items, and questions for the group. These items will be published in Down's Update. Be sure to include a picture of yourself with your submission!

Relationships and Sexuality Class

The Relationships and Sexuality Class is a twelve-week class covering the following topics:

• Self-Esteem and Self-Respect
• Parts of the Body
• Male and Female Social-Sexual Behaviors
• Types of Relationships and What is Appropriate
• Dating and Who It Is Okay to Date
• Assertiveness and Adult Consent
• Sexual Relationships and Touch
• Human Reproduction
• Sexual and Reproductive Health - Birth Control
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases / AIDS
• Safety and Preventing Sexual Abuse

The class utilizes the Life Horizons Curriculum and will be taught by Scott Quicke and Lynnelle Zackroff, Licensed Professional Counselors.