Tag Archives: down syndrome

Understanding Mosaic Down Syndrome

Previously on The Yvonne Pierre Show: Kristy Colvin joins us on a discussion about Mosaic Down syndrome. Kristy is an advocate, president, and founder of International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association (IMDS). She is a wife and mother of five children. Her third son, Tim, now in his early twenties, was diagnosed with Mosaic Down syndrome,

Apraxia of Speech

On The Yvonne Pierre Show: Nancy Kaufman is the Director of the Kaufman Children’s Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor, and Social Connections.  Nancy has specialized in children with communication challenges for over twenty-five years.  She is the author of The Kaufman Speech Praxis Test for Children, The Kaufman Speech Praxis Treatment Kit for Children: Basic

Janet’s Journey with DS and Leukemia

Janet Dill is an extraordinary woman who has been very athletic from a very young age such as swimming, hiking, and gymnastics.   Having Down syndrome has not stopped her from striving towards living a fulfilled life.    Janet survived Leukemia twice and is very dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome and Leukemia.  Tune into “The