Early intervention Archives - New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA)

New resource fills void for health professionals

by Coen Lammers | Dec 15, 2020 | Early intervention, Education, Health, News, Parents, Professionals, Stages of life, 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...

Living with Down syndrome (PDF)

by Coen Lammers | Oct 21, 2020 | Early intervention, Expecting Parents, Health, Member Resources, Parents, Professionals

Transition To School (VID+PDF)

by Coen Lammers | Oct 21, 2020 | Early intervention, Education, Family-Whānau-Friends, Member Resources, Parents, Professionals

This DVD provides an overview of parents’ and educators’ perspectives on the transition process. This DVD provides parents with information and advice on how to best make the transition to school. Links: Welcome to the ORS (PDF) Choosing and Starting at an ECE Service...

Reaching their full potential in the early years

by Gary Lee | Oct 28, 2019 | Early intervention, Education, Parents, Support

Over the more than 40 years of its existence, the Champion Centre has helped transition many children with Down syndrome into early childhood centres and schools. Some teachers have good knowledge about the needs of children; but others have questions and concerns...

Gentle guide to help parents enjoy their children

by Louisa | Sep 5, 2019 | Early intervention, Education, Parents, Support

The Champion Centre in Christchurch has kindly agreed to provide a regular contribution to CHAT 21 to assist parents of young people with Down Syndrome. In this edition, Dr. Susan Foster-Cohen, Champion Centre Director reviews the guide Are You Worried About Your...

From sign to word for Chat 21

by Louisa | Sep 5, 2019 | Early intervention, Education, Parents, Professionals, Support

From sign to word: One size does not fit all. INTRO: Early intervention experts Susan Foster-Cohen from the Champion Centre in Christchurch and Anne van Bysterveldt from the University of Canterbury have found some interesting patterns when researching the use of sign...