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June 12, 2025
No Comments on Redefining Fatherhood – The Making of a Best Friend
By Geralyn Spiesz Geralyn Spiesz

Redefining Fatherhood – The Making of a Best Friend

By Wes Oldroyd November 30th 2004, Not Just Another Day20 years later and I still remember the day Matt was brought into my life. It wasn’t the normal birth...

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June 11, 2025
No Comments on The Hidden Architecture of Development: Why Movement, Balance, and Rhythm Matter More Than Time-based Milestones
By Geralyn Spiesz Geralyn Spiesz

The Hidden Architecture of Development: Why Movement, Balance, and Rhythm Matter More Than Time-based Milestones

When we talk about development in Down syndrome, most conversations center around time-based motor delays, speech difficulties, or academic learning. But what if all of these challenges stem from...

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June 3, 2025
No Comments on Guest Blog: Redefining Fatherhood – From Accepting a New Normal to Architecting Awesome
By Geralyn Spiesz Geralyn Spiesz

Guest Blog: Redefining Fatherhood – From Accepting a New Normal to Architecting Awesome

By Sean Spiesz Let me start with this: I didn’t sign up to write a Father’s Day blog post. I signed up to go to the hardware store, build...

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May 27, 2025
1 Comment on The Stubborn Myth: Why Our Kids Deserve a Better Narrative
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The Stubborn Myth: Why Our Kids Deserve a Better Narrative

How many times have we heard it? How many times have we even believed it? “They’re so stubborn.” “It’s just part of Down syndrome.” Let’s pause. When we accept...

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May 21, 2025
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Infinity and Beyond

10 Simple Loop Activities to Support Vision, Vestibular, and Cerebellar Integration By Geralyn Spiesz, MS, OTR/L One of the simplest, most effective tools we’ve found to support integrated development...

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April 29, 2025
No Comments on Building Better Brains: Supporting the Cerebellum in the First Year of Life
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Building Better Brains: Supporting the Cerebellum in the First Year of Life

When a baby is born, their brain is full of possibilities. It is wiring and rewiring itself with every movement, sensation, and interaction. For children with Down syndrome, whose...

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