Success Stories Success Story – Ozzie’s World Ozzie’s World: Down Syndrome & Honey Bear Straw Home › Blog › Success Story: Ozzie’s World Success Story Success Story: Ozzie’s World Jason Smith shares how his son Ozzie —… August 3, 2015 Success Stories Annabelle's Progress 22 MONTHS: FAMILY TIME & HORN PROGRESS We have some fun pictures in this update including one of Belle with her extremely loving brother and sister. You can also see Belle enjoying her veggie straws at therapy (notice her food placement… July 27, 2015 Annabelle's Progress From the Experts Podcast: A Case for Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) Recently, TalkTools® Presenter Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP joined Jeff Stepen, MS, CCC-SLP on his podcast, Conversations in Speech Pathology. In the podcast, Robyn discusses common misconceptions about Oral Placement Therapy (OPT).… July 20, 2015 From the Experts Annabelle's Progress 21 MONTHS: REPEATING WORDS Belle is continuing to progress month after month. She has become more vocal, and she has officially mastered walking. Belle is confident in her ability to walk anywhere she wants to… June 29, 2015 Annabelle's Progress From the Experts Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Individuals with a Down Syndrome Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Individuals with a Diagnosis of Down Syndrome | TalkTools Home › From the Experts › Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Down Syndrome From the Experts Orofacial Myofunctional… June 25, 2015 From the Experts Elizabeth's Journey Overcoming the Unexpected Learning something from a previous experience or mistake is a common thing in life.  We all do it.  But putting into action what you learned may take more effort.  I… June 15, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey TalkTools News THE DSCBA MAKES A BIG IMPACT The Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area’s mission is to promote the unique contributions of children and adults with Down syndrome by providing direct services to them and their families, and to… May 8, 2015 TalkTools News Annabelle's Progress 18 MONTHS: CHEWING WITH HER NEW TEETH Annabelle is continuing to do well with her straws and eating. Several of her teeth are coming in all at the same time so she is getting to eat a… March 31, 2015 Annabelle's Progress Elizabeth's Journey Interning in Advocacy I left everyone last month by saying that Elizabeth was going to school!  What an accomplishment for her and her strength. Yes our little Elizabeth is in school.  Everyday of… March 31, 2015 Elizabeth's Journey Annabelle's Progress 17 MONTHS: ATTENDING A COURSE AND IMPROVING HER EXERCISES I recently attended the “Three-Part Treatment Plan for Oral Placement Therapy” and it was great. Monica was the presenter and I really learned a lot. It helped to show me what exercises and goals… February 28, 2015 Annabelle's Progress