Using Gemiini for Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome often have a strong desire to communicate, even when speech development takes longer.
Language growth may involve articulation challenges, motor planning differences, and the need for repeated, consistent modeling. Many children with Down Syndrome, in particular, benefit from seeing and hearing language presented clearly and calmly.
Families often use Gemiini alongside speech therapy and school supports to reinforce vocabulary, articulation, and reading skills at home. Not as a replacement for therapy, but as a steady way to practice between sessions and build confidence over time.
Below, you'll find a simple overview of how Gemiini works and how families typically use it so you can decide whether it feels like a good fit for your child.
Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome often have the desire to communicate, but their comprehension and articulation can be delayed or limited to a few words or short phrases. Gemiini’s on-demand therapy focuses on increasing the vocabulary, articulation, and language skills necessary to unlock the door to speech for learners with Down syndrome.
Gemiini helps transform the desire to learn and express oneself into the acquisition of communication skills.
Olivia's Gemiini Journey
Olivia Has Apraxia and Down syndrome.
"Olivia responded in the first week. I will never forget early on when she was in the back seat of the car saying, "dog, dance, deep" from the D-word video I made. She was getting speech therapy in the car! I was over the moon!"
— Christine H. (Olivia's mom)
Wren & Fox's Gemiini Journey
"An area where both Wren and Fox have struggled and shown the most frustration is being able to communicate their needs or wants with us... We are very excited to use Gemiini to kind of help meet that need… to give them a voice to be able to express themselves better and for us to understand who they are as little humans."
— Mollie G. (Wren & Fox's mom)
Watch The Glasgow Family invites you on their journey as their children learn to speak using Gemiini.What Is Gemiini?
Gemiini is a clinically proven program that provides 100% web-based, on-demand therapy support through research-based video modeling for learners with and without exceptionalities. With content in language, social skills, life skills, and reading, Gemiini makes integrating effective therapy support possible and delivers unlimited access anytime and anywhere.
Watch Introducing Gemiini Systems on YouTube
When using Gemiini, learners with Down syndrome are seeing:
Make The Most Of Gemiini
Enroll in Gemiini Academy
Learn how to use Gemiini with our online video training academy for parents using Gemiini with their learners.
Certification For Professionals
Become Gemiini-certified by completing this online certification course.
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Laura Kasbar is the founder of Gemiini Systems. She's also the mother of seven children, several of whom have learning disabilities including autism and dyslexia, and have overcome their learning differences through Gemiini.
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