Guest Blog from Downs Side Up The Power of a Song I recently began thinking about a song by Depeche Mode that was on a compilation CD in my car at the time I was pregnant with Natty. Just another track, probably…
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The musical talent of Sujeet Desai is phenomenal. Suj, as his friends call him, plays several instruments and has made quite a name for himself as a professional musician.
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Music also helps us feel like we belong to something bigger. Last year, 48-year-old Adam Levine sang the national anthem for the sixth year in a row at Citifield stadium, home of the Mets. A reporter from Newsday wrote about Adam‘s connection to…
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Music therapy may not be as common as some of the others we’re used to (PT, OT, and Speech) but it can be just as helpful. Most of the information online seems to be geared toward children – as we often see…
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Cam Lasley has been featured on Sproutflix , has several videos on YouTube, and has recorded two albums. From his video LAZ D – “The Man Himself” Documentary on YouTube: “Cam Lasley, born in 1982, first became interested in music when he…
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In October, 2013, singer Katy Perry held a contest on Good Morning America asking high school students to submit a video to go along with her song ‘Roar.’ The five finalists were shown on GMA. Students from Verrado High School in…
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This year we celebrated a new docu-series about young adults who have Down syndrome. Born This Way on A&E introduced us to talented rapper – John Tucker. For many reasons, I’m so glad we got to meet JT and his family….
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Impromptu Dancing by Jennifer Smolka If you have an extra chromosome, it might also mean that you’ve got an extra music gene too! The natural rhythm and beat can come out quickly and sometimes when you least expect it. Our almost 8 year…
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We couldn’t talk about music in the Down syndrome community and not share this fantastic video! Originally published for World Down Syndrome Day in 2014. Enjoy 4 minutes of smiles!
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Research tells us that adults with Down syndrome typically do not get the recommended amount of exercise. One way to get moving is with the popular dance fitness program called Zumba.
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