by Coen Lammers | Dec 9, 2021 | Family-Whānau-Friends, Health, Health, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, People With DS, Professionals, Stages of life, Support, Whanau & Friends
This session deals with a variety of issues that face everyone trying to create new relationships, but may be particularly challenging for someone with Down syndrome. What are relationships? Relationships as an adult Knowing what I want in a relationship...
by Coen Lammers | Dec 9, 2021 | Education, Education, Employment, Family-Whānau-Friends, Guardianship, Health, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, Professionals, Professionals, Stages of life, Support, Transition from School, Whanau & Friends
Everyone has the right to make decisions, and everyone has the right to access support to make those decisions. This workshop will help participants to gain a greater understanding of the national and international legal context of Supported Decision Making, who may...
by Coen Lammers | Dec 9, 2021 | Education, Education, Family-Whānau-Friends, Health, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, Professionals, Support
Making visions work: Social skill development for identity across the lifespan Making visions work – There were several influencing factors that contribute to wellbeing for children and young people with learning disability and Down syndrome. When practical strategies...
by Coen Lammers | Dec 9, 2021 | Early Intervention, Education, Education, Family-Whānau-Friends, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, Professionals, Support
Learning to read has huge benefits for children with Down syndrome. Not only do they reap the same benefits their peers do, but they also develop vocabulary, grammar, auditory memory skills and clearer speech through learning to read. Fiona will share tips for whānau,...
by Coen Lammers | Dec 9, 2021 | Ball season, Education, Education, Family-Whānau-Friends, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, Professionals, Support
Individual Education Plan – The capabilities approach to a structured plan to explain, recognise, and deliver on all learning opportunities to fulfill goals and achievement for children and young people with learning disability and Down syndrome. Presenter: Dr Maree...
by Coen Lammers | Sep 3, 2021 | Early Intervention, Education, Family-Whānau-Friends, Health, Health, Member Resources, News, Parents, Parents, People With DS, Professionals, Professionals, Support, Whanau & Friends
UpsideDowns, New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, and Small Talk Therapy, are proud to bring you this free webinar on speech and language therapy for children and young people with Down syndrome. Are you looking for ways to support your child’s speech during...
