Down Syndrome Center Podcast

This podcast contains information for caregivers and providers regarding Down syndrome. Hosted by Dr. Kishore Vellody, Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania and former President of the National Down Syndrome Congress.

#203 - Child Life Specialists
Jun 5, 2025 – 23:22
#202 - Reflections From An Adult Sibling
May 22, 2025 – 20:35
#201 - Shoes and Orthotics (with Dr. Sarah Mann)
May 8, 2025 – 32:29
#200 - The Next Generation!
Apr 29, 2025 – 12:08
#199 - Update on Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD)
Apr 10, 2025 – 36:11
#198 - Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
Mar 21, 2025 – 02:41
#197 - National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)
Mar 13, 2025 – 21:53
#196 - Advocacy 101
Feb 27, 2025 – 24:42
#195 - 2025 Update - Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh!
Feb 13, 2025 – 15:23
#194 - Mental Health Therapy in Down Syndrome
Jan 23, 2025 – 21:49
#193 - Personalized Medicine in Down syndrome?
Jan 9, 2025 – 16:15
#192 - Year End Guest!
Dec 26, 2024 – 06:11
#191 - Cardiac Surgery
Nov 21, 2024 – 23:16
#190 - Immunizations in Down Syndrome
Nov 7, 2024 – 23:38
#189 - Buddy Up For Life
Oct 24, 2024 – 20:18
#188 - How Does Provider Bias Affect Delivery of the Diagnosis of Ds?
Oct 10, 2024 – 22:24
#187 - Why Have a Down Syndrome Center?
Sep 26, 2024 – 20:52
#186 - Supplements in Down Syndrome - What Do We Know?
Sep 12, 2024 – 18:31
#185 - The Immune System in Down Syndrome
Aug 29, 2024 – 26:35
#184 - Baby Led Weaning (with Jill Rabin)
Aug 15, 2024 – 24:08
#183 - Behavioral Support Services (with Dr. Santamaria)
Jul 11, 2024 – 22:28
#182 - Anesthesia in Down Syndrome, Part 2
Jun 20, 2024 – 30:53
#181 - Anesthesia in Down syndrome, Part 1
Jun 6, 2024 – 27:52
#180 - Sleep Questions!
May 23, 2024 – 22:22
#179 - Exceptional Families of the Military
May 9, 2024 – 25:25
#178 - John's Crazy Socks!
Apr 18, 2024 – 28:55
#177 - Weight Loss Medications and Surgeries
Apr 4, 2024 – 28:41
#176 - Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024!
Mar 21, 2024 – 26:32
#175 - Inflammation in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Joaquin Espinosa)
Mar 7, 2024 – 29:01
#174 - Dating in Down Syndrome (with Terri Couwenhoven)
Feb 22, 2024 – 25:22
#173 - Sexuality and Down Syndrome (with Terri Couwenhoven)
Feb 8, 2024 – 30:41
#172 - Hearing Health in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Heather Porter)
Jan 25, 2024 – 23:18
#171 - Hearing Health in Down Syndrome (with Dr. Heather Porter)
Jan 11, 2024 – 17:27
#170 - Dementia in Down Syndrome, Part 2 (with Dr. Seth Keller)
Dec 28, 2023 – 21:50
#169 - Dementia in Down Syndrome, Part 1 (with Dr. Seth Keller)
Dec 14, 2023 – 22:32
#168 - Year End Update!
Nov 28, 2023 – 13:39
#167 - Talk Tools (with Heather Vukelich)
Nov 16, 2023 – 31:25
#166 - Gigi's Playhouse (with Nanci Gianni)
Nov 2, 2023 – 28:12
#165 - Friendship Circle (with Rabbi Mordy Rudolph)
Oct 19, 2023 – 23:44
#164 - Black Down Syndrome Association
Oct 5, 2023 – 42:25
#163 - Aging in Down Syndrome (Life Expectancy, Early Aging, Menopause)
Sep 21, 2023 – 24:57
#162 - Is Homeschooling An Option for Children with Ds? (with LaTaasha Byrd)
Sep 7, 2023 – 37:07
#161 - Special Olympics
Aug 17, 2023 – 26:02
#160 - Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (with Dr. Jon Santoro)
Aug 3, 2023 – 24:38
#159 - Sensory Processing - Part 2 (Sound sensitivity, toothbrushing, haircuts, nail trims)
Jul 20, 2023 – 17:42
#158 - Update on COVID (with Dr. Andy Nowalk)
Jul 6, 2023 – 21:07
#157 - Understanding Grief and Grieving in People with Down Syndrome
Jun 22, 2023 – 19:09
#156 - Behavioral Analysis (with Dr. Stacy Taylor)
Jun 8, 2023 – 33:03
#155 - Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action
May 25, 2023 – 23:13
#154 - Bitty and Beau's Coffee Shop
May 11, 2023 – 31:47

Recent Reviews

Lady R.Stein

So informative!

I enjoy many DS podcasts but this is my favorite when it comes to getting useful information and learning new things. I really appreciate the upbeat tone of the host and guests paired with tangible, and research backed information.
Tommy9753124680

Thank you!

It was great to hear the topic I requested addressed and get some more information about Hirschsprung’s disease out into the world. I really appreciate these professionals taking time to detail the nuances of so many associated conditions with such compassion and hope.
VECrown

Wonderful resource

I have a 20 year old daughter that has ds. She recently regressed and I listened to unexplained regression several times. Thanks for all the information, I look forward to listening and learning from you and your guests.
marriedwithchildren86

Thank you

Thank you for todays program. I would like to nominate Vertical Harvest as an upcoming guest. The first one is in Jackson Hole WY and there is another one being built in Philly. This would be a discussion around employment for adults with different abilities.
amymomgrandma

Great content!

Wonderful information. As a mom of a 35 year old, I am still learning better ways to help my sweet daughter. Thank you for this excellent talk on stuttering!
MundyHC

Thank you!!!!

Thank you for this incredible podcast! It’s informative, but not overwhelming or depressing. Dr. Vellody and his guests are honest, uplifting, and approachable. I feel very grateful to have found this ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, and look forward to listening to previous episodes. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
Rebecca85E

Thanks!

Just found this and am catching up on my commute! Really appreciate the information! Our son Winston is 1!
Jody Zajicek

Excellent

Great resource. Like the concise pertinent information.
kramsnewo

Good information!

Great information for parents of children with DS.
cg15010

Awesome

Thank you for this excellent resource. I'm looking forward to future podcasts.