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Down Syndrome Center Podcast

Kishore Vellody, MD
Down Syndrome
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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.

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Latest Episodes

Physical therapists Ginny Paleg, Roslyn Livingstone, and Helen Milligan joined the podcast to talk about their approach to physical therapy in younger children with Down syndrome. They drew upon the published review article that can be found here htt... more

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Sarah Bookout is a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist at GraySpeak Therapy. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders in 2018 and her master's degree from the Un... more

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Dr. Jaclyn Ford is a Research Assistant Professor in the Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory (Bclearningmemory.com) in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College. Her research examines the effects of emotion a... more

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The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) is having a Policy Summit September 29-30, 2026 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel and Capitol Hill in Washington DC. And YOU are invited to be there! NDSC Policy Team members Heather Sachs, Jawanda Mast, and Adrian... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Bookout
Speech-language pathologist with a focus on Down syndrome
SLP, teletherapy and clinical practice for teens and adults with Down syndrome
Episode: #231 - Role of Communication in Social Engagement
Jackie Ford
Cognitive neuroscientist focusing on memory and Down syndrome
Boston College (Learning and Memory Consortium)
Episode: #230 - Memory Retrieval in Down syndrome
Adrian Forsythe
Advocacy and Policy Assistant at the National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Congress
Episode: #229 - NDSC Policy Summit
Helen Milligan
Assistant professor in physical therapy at Thomas Jefferson University; involved in pediatric PT and Down syndrome research
Thomas Jefferson University; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Trust Me 21 program)
Episode: #228 - Central Neural Drive and Breathing in Down Syndrome
Jay Nair
Physical therapist and researcher focusing on control of breathing and neural drive
Nair Lab / Jefferson University
Episode: #228 - Central Neural Drive and Breathing in Down Syndrome
Tracy Pellegrino
Social worker, program coordinator for the SMILE Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic
Advent Health
Episode: #227 - Exploring Caregiver Grief
Lauren Gist
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
University of California San Diego; Down Syndrome Center
Episode: #224 - Leucovorin - What is it and is there a role in Down syndrome?
Robyn Filipink
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Neurologist
Down Syndrome Center Pittsburgh
Episode: #224 - Leucovorin - What is it and is there a role in Down syndrome?
Dr. Andy Nowalk
Infectious disease specialist
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Episode: #223 - Updated Vaccination Guidelines - What Do They Mean for People with Ds?

Host

Kishore Vellody
Host of the Down Syndrome Center Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rchellestein
    United States3 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tommy9753124680
    United States4 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VECrown
    United States4 years ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marriedwithchildren86
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for todays program. Would you be able to bring a director of one of these college programs on to discuss what that looks like?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marriedwithchildren86
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Episodes are valued for addressing nuanced Down syndrome topics with compassion and hope.
Parents and caregivers find the content useful for practical guidance and understanding complex care needs.
Listeners praise the show for informative, research-backed information and an upbeat host/guest dynamic.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#231 - Role of Communication in Social Engagement
Q: How do you approach dating and relationships with your clients, and what does a typical session look like?
She explains tailoring the dating conversation to the individual, using video modeling, role-play, and explicit rules to teach appropriate communication and safety.
#231 - Role of Communication in Social Engagement
Q: Tell us about your background and what drew you to work with teens and adults with Down syndrome.
Sarah describes her speech-language pathology background, her experience with teens and adults, and how teletherapy became a meaningful mode of delivering therapy and building social skills.
#230 - Memory Retrieval in Down syndrome
Q: Can you explain the intervention you're testing and how it works in practical terms?
The intervention uses a smartphone app called Hippo Camera to have participants record daily moments, then replay up to five videos per day at twice the speed, simulating how the hippocampus reinforces memories and builds richer contextual recall.
#230 - Memory Retrieval in Down syndrome
Q: What makes memory in Down syndrome different from typical development, and how can families support it?
Memory in Down syndrome shows relative strengths in some systems (like visual memory and repetition) and weaknesses in hippocampally dependent memory; families can support memory through regular reminiscence, writing down details, and engaging with self-generated memory cues and contextual cues.
#227 - Exploring Caregiver Grief
Q: Tracy, would you mind introducing yourself, who you are, what you do, and why you love working with this population?
Tracy describes her role as a program coordinator and social worker at a Down Syndrome Clinic, emphasizes being part of a lifespan-focused primary care program, and shares personal motivation coming from her own family experiences with a child who has Down syndrome.

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What is Down Syndrome Center Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Down syndrome from multiple angles, ranging from medical and clinical insights to caregiver experience and health policy. Episodes frequently feature physicians, researchers, therapists, and advocacy leaders who translate complex research and guidelines into practical guidance for families and clinicians. Listeners can expect nuanced discussions on respiratory health, mobility, nutrition, vision, communication, and aging, along with timely conversations about vaccines, policy changes, and access to specialized care. A standout quality is the emphasis on evidence-based discussion paired with real-world context, plus opportunities for families to participate in research or connect with care networks. The format often blend... more

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