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Nicole Baumer MD, MEd (Vice Pres) Boston, MA Peter Bulova, MD Pittsburgh, PA Angela Lombardo, BA (Treasurer) Boston, MA Andrew McCormick, MD, FAAP Pittsburgh, PA Stephanie Santoro, MD Boston, MA Mary Stephens, MD Wilmington, DE | Marilyn Bull, MD (Secretary) Indianapolis, IN Brian Chicoine, MD Park Ridge, IL Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L (President) Chicago, IL Lina Patel, PsyD Denver, CO Maria Stanley, MD Madison, WI |
Additional DSMIG-USA Committees & Workgroups
The Membership Committee serves to support enrollment of new members, maintain information regarding current membership and address retainment of members and any concerns related to member satisfaction.
The Marketing Committee develops strategies to generate interest in and share information about DSMIG-USA and its activities, events, and members. These strategies are implemented using guidelines for marketing efforts (such as promotional materials and Facebook and social media posts) created by the Committee.
The Annual Symposium Committee plans and implements the DSMIG-USA Annual Symposium event including all associated activities that may include the member meeting, welcome reception/poster viewing, BOD and committee meetings, workgroup meetings, clinic support committee meeting, and local provider education event.
The Clinic Support Committee activities guide and support clinic development, networking, and supports the implementation and management of Down Syndrome Clinics. This committee also plans and implements Annual DSMIG-USA Clinic Support meetings.
The Adolescent and Adult Health Workgroup is currently working on projects including medical literature reviews, MH/Regression, dementia screening, weight-lifestyle management, and CME activities.
The Therapy Workgroup is a community within DSMIG-USA whose members are therapists and/or educators in the areas of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Therapy. The group has an interest in advancing knowledge regarding best practices as it relates to therapy when treating those with Down syndrome considering commonly seen issues which may respond to therapy interventions at various ages.
This DS-ASD Workgroup discusses how to apply their learnings throughout the year to improving the quality of care for individuals with co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder, and what needs to be learned in the next year to advance their understanding of how best to serve the needs of these individuals and their families.
Recruitment Resources
Are you a member who would be interested in recruiting other like-minded professionals to DSMIG-USA? We have created a PowerPoint for you to share at speaking engagements, meetings, etc. Download a copy here!
