Global Webinar Series

WINTER 2019

CPAP, Hearing Aids, & Glasses, Oh My! How to Help my Child & Adult Wear their Medical Equipment

Lina Patel, PsyD

Tuesday, December 10, 2019
12pm – 1pm MST

Global Members – Free
Non-Members – $10

This webinar will explain the frequency of diagnoses and importance of adherence to help your child and/or adult wear their medical equipment. Key takeaways include:

• Common types of challenging behaviors that children and adults with Down Syndrome may have when working to wear medical equipment

• A step-by-step plan for increasing use of medical equipment

• Motivators for avoiding wearing medical equipment and how to manage these behaviors

Lina Patel, PsyD joined the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children’s Hospital Colorado as Director of Psychology in November of 2012. She has extensive experience in treatment planning, parent support, diagnostic evaluation, and intervention. As she believes that behavioral challenges arise for many different reasons, she prides herself in coordination of care with community providers, educational supports, medical team members, and caregivers. Additionally, she conducts clinical research to better understand how neurodevelopment impacts behaviors. Outside of her clinical work, she has presented to numerous organizations in the community with a focus on understanding the behaviors of individuals with Down syndrome. Prior to joining the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Children’s Hospital Colorado in 2008, Dr. Patel completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. She received her masters and doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology in 2007.

If you have a family member or dear friend with Down syndrome, this webinar is for you.

Register for this important webinar now.

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Fall 2018: Supporting Aging Adults with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

Summer 2018: Developing an Individualized Feeding Plan for Your Child with Down Syndrome

Spring 2018: An Unprecedented and Exciting Down Syndrome Research Discovery Engine – The Crnic Institute Human Trisome Project

Winter 2017: Get Moving, Be Awesome! – Physical Therapy & Fitness for Adolescents & Adults with Down Syndrome

Fall 2017: Promoting Skills to Survive & Thrive in the Teen & Adult Years

Summer 2017: Multimodal Approach to Teaching Children with Down syndrome Speech & Language Skills

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