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Early literacy skills for children with Down syndrome (WEBINAR)

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,...

Individual Education Plan – The capabilities approach (WEBINAR)

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...

Watch Speech and Language seminar for terrific tips

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...

Power of attorney

by Coen Lammers | Jul 2, 2021 | Family-Whānau-Friends, Health, Member Resources, News, Parents, Parents, People With DS, Professionals, Professionals, Stages of life, Support, Transition from School, Whanau & Friends

Where will we live in the future?

by Coen Lammers | Jun 11, 2021 | Housing, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, People With DS, Professionals, Professionals, Stages of life, Support, Transition from School, Whanau & Friends

Home needs for disabled people and their family Read full report here Read easy read report...

Guide to hearing aids

by Coen Lammers | Jun 9, 2021 | Health, Health, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, People With DS, Professionals, Professionals, Support, Whanau & Friends

STEP UP A group of people with Down syndrome who have shown an interest in self-advocacy and want to work their way into the STRIVE team. Home 9 Search query for: pati Stand up loud Talk about Empowering People with Down syndrome to have Universal Participation...