Texas Down Syndrome Chat
The goal of this podcast is to provide professional, quality information, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families on topics of interest related to Down Syndrome in English and Spanish. Though there are some Down Syndrome Podcasts out there, there aren’t many that cater to the Latino population as well. This podcast will also bring awareness and support to the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, which is based in San Antonio, but covers all South Texas.
Episodes
24 episodes
2024 End of Year Recap!
Season 2, Episode 11 is our last episode of Season 2! Thank you all for coming on this journey with us for YEAR 2 of the Texas Down Syndrome Chat and for listening to every episode this past year! We decided to take this episode to chat about a...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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43:19
Introducing New DSASTX Board Member, Oralia Lara-Vargas &the 2025 DSASTX Education Conference!
In Season 2, Episode 10 we sit down with one of the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas' newest Board Members, Oralia Lara-Vargas, and discuss her time with DSASTX, and all her work within Special Education. During the episode, we introduc...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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34:14
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Spotlight: Self-Advocate, Cristina Kazmierczak!
Season 2, Episode 9 is a Down Syndrome Awareness Month Special! The DSASTX is celebrating the Down syndrome community all month long and we were so excited to sit down with DSASTX Board Member, and self-advocate, Cristina Kazmierczak. She gave ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:24
Cómo cambia la vida el síndrome de Down con Nayeli Llamas (En español)
En el episodio 8 de la temporada 2, Magaly Diaz, la Directora de Educación de DSASTX habla con una madre sobre cómo cambia la vida cuando tienes un hijo con síndrome de Down. Se sienta con Nayeli Llamas quien nos cuenta su experiencia con su hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:00
Family Spotlight: Bonnie Silva Montoya
Season 2, Episode 7 is a Family Spotlight! We talked with DSASTX Mom, Bonnie Silva Montoya, who has a 9 year-old daughter, Ella, with Down syndrome. She shared her story on her pregnancy diagnosis, her journey with Ella, joining and becoming a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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43:37
Let's Talk About Speech & Feeding Therapy!
Season 2 /Episode 6 is all about discussing speech and feeding therapy, with Speech Language Pathologist, Lizbeth Monterrosa, who has over 13 years of experience in working with pediatrics and adults with Down syndrome and other dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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47:57
Talking Upcoming Special Events, Summer Camp, and Introducing Michelle T.!
In Season 2, Episode 5 we catch you all up with all that yet to come for the DSASTX this year! Our Education Director, Magaly Diaz, and I breakdown everything that is coming up this summer and fall, from upcoming special events to Summer Camp, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:39
30th Anniversary Special with Terri Mauldin!
Season 2, Episode 4 is a 30th Anniversary Special! The DSASTX is celebrating 30 years of serving the Down syndrome community this year. We were so excited to sit down with the first and former Executive Director of the DSASTX, Terri Mauldin.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:19
Family Spotlight: The Ryan Family
Season 2, Episode 3 is a Family Spotlight! We talked with Katie and Luke Ryan, who have a 5 year-old son, Levi, who has Down syndrome. They gave us an insight on their pregnancy diagnosis story, their journey with Levi, advice for new parents, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:33
Learn About ARD/IEP Meetings!
On Season 2, Episode 2 of the Texas Down Syndrome Chat we chat about the ARD/IEP meetings! In this episode, we sat down with a very special guest and friend of ours, Juan Hernandez, who is a Special Education Services Manager at Brighton Center...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:28
The Rise School is Coming to San Antonio!
We are officially in Season 2! On Season 2, Episode 1 of the Texas Down Syndrome Chat we chat about the upcoming Rise School that is opening THIS AUGUST in San Antonio! In this episode, we sat down with two very special guests, Vanessa Hu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:48
Talking Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and Brain Health!
In Episode 12 we sit down with special guest, Sarah Savoia, who is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Research Investigator for the Glenn Biggs Institute fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:29
Family Spotlight: Jessica Gonzalez Zimbron (En español)
El episodio 11 es otro foco de atención familiar, ¡pero en español! Este episodio es presentado por la Directora de Educación de DSASTX, Magaly Diaz con la invitada especial y una de nuestras mamás de DSASTX, Jessica Zimbron. Hablan d...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:16
Supporter Spotlight!: Yolanda Valenzuela, Kym's Angels Foundation
Episode 10 is a Supporter Spotlight! It is our very first one, and it’s where we sit down with one of our supporters/donors for the DSASTX , and for our first one, we brought out a special friend, supporter, and overall amazing human being, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:30
Nutrition, Gluten, and Building Healthy Habits!
Episode 9 is learning about nutrition, gluten, and building healthier habits! We sat down with one of our dietetic intern, Duyen Ho, who discusses the strengths and challenges of health conditions with individuals with Down syndrome. We hope yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:30
Family Spotlight: The Lopez Family
Episode 8 is a Family Spotlight! It is our very first one, and it’s where we sit down with one of our DSASTX families and chat about their journey. We talked with Laura and Joseph López, who have a beautiful 8 year-old daughter, Liliana, who ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:35
Speaking fitness with Coach Dan!
On today's episode, we talk to a fan favorite here at the DSASTX: Coach Dan! Coach Dan tailors fitness for people of all special needs. His program, F.I.T.T.I.D helps support, and educate individuals with disabilities through functional...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:13
Texas Down Syndrome Chat- Featuring Kinetic Kids!
On today's episode, we speak to Tracy Fontenot, the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Kinetic Kids: a fellow nonprofit that helps special needs and their families through sports, fine arts and educational programs to help development of cour...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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36:47
Charla entre Madres
DSASTX's own Magaly Diaz speaks with Claudia Vargas of Education Service Center, Region 20 about bilingual education, approaching Down Syndrome stigma within the LATINX community and experiences with their daughters living with Down Syndrome. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:58
Recap of DSASTX Events & the Better Together Inclusion Conference!
Episode 4 is all about the past couple of weeks at the DSASTX! Our Education Director, Magaly Diaz, and I do a recap of all the recent events that just happened over the month of March and the beginning of April. We chat about World Down Syndro...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:18
Chatting about World Down Syndrome Day and Inclusion!
Episode 3 is all about introducing the Executive Director, and founder of SA Life Academy, Cindy Boynton. She is a mother of a son, who has Down syndrome and has played a part in the history of the DSASTX. We chat about her story and journey wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:27
Let's Talk About Occupational Therapy!
Episode 2 is all about discussing occupational therapy, with Occupational Therapist, Analy Flores, who has over 10 years of experience in working with pediatrics and has been a part of the team at Pediatric Therapy Specialists for the last 6 ye...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:49
Introducing Faith, Brian, Magaly & the DSASTX!
Welcome to our first official episode of the Texas Down Syndrome Chat. Episode 1 is all about introducing the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas with host and Program and Outreach Coordinator, Faith Levario, and our guests, Executive Dire...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:27