The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast
Jul 15, 2026 · 49 min · 15 segments
This summer, we're revisiting some of Hina and Marla's greatest hits from the first 11 seasons of The LowDOWN. On Season 2, Episode 4 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Dr. Rafael Pelayo gives…
Raphael PelayoGuest
Marla FoldenHost
Hannah MahmoodHost
The purpose of this episode is to explore common health and wellbeing, strengths and challenges for people with Down syndrome.

The content discussed here is not meant as a substitution for direct medical care with relevant professionals.

Rather, we hope to share new and little-known information so that families and supporters can be well-informed when accessing medical care.

Your child or student's medical or educational professionals may have recommended different practices or procedures that are specific to your child or student.

Do not modify or change your child's treatment or therapy plan without consulting with your care provider first.
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The purpose of this episode is to explore common health and wellbeing, strengths and challenges for people with Down syndrome.

The content discussed here is not meant as a substitution for direct medical care with relevant professionals.

Rather, we hope to share new and little-known information so that families and supporters can be well-informed when accessing medical care.

Your child or student's medical or educational professionals may have recommended different practices or procedures that are specific to your child or student.

Do not modify or change your child's treatment or therapy plan without consulting with your care provider first.