STRIVE Funshop

Christchurch

STRIVE Funshop in Christchurch! Friday 17th May - Sunday 19th May. More details to come.

ADSA Parents Night Out

Brothers Brewery Mt Eden 5 Akiraho St, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

This is an event for ADSA parents! A great chance to catch up socially with other parents in a relaxing setting. You are welcome for as little or long as you like. Just a drink, or dinner as well - its up to you.Its a great way to take some time to fill your bucket, […]

NZDSA and Kindred Video Launch Event

Zoom , New Zealand

The NZDSA and Kindred are excited to invite you to join our video launch event, complementing our current Employment Resources. This event will feature videos of employers and employees sharing their thoughts and experiences on successful inclusive hiring and employment. Georgina Kirk and Kate Maroulis from Kindred – Psychology at Work will also provide an […]

Success in Schools Workshop

Success in SchoolsSuccess in School for children who learn differently —Providing detailed information, practical guidance, and strategiesfor educating students with Down syndrome and other special learning needs. Who is it for?SENCO's, teachers, teacher aides, specialist staff, and parent educators, and anyone involved in educating of students with Down syndrome and other special learning needs. Topics […]

Keeping Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome Healthy

Zoom , New Zealand

In this presentation, Dr Brian Skotko reviews all of the questions and concerns that parents most often have about their sons and daughters with Down syndrome. He provides the answers and action steps, stemming from the latest clinical research on people with Down syndrome. Based on his clinical experience in the Down Syndrome Program at Massachusetts General […]

Assume I Can. Parents’ Journeys: Creating a Good Life for Their Children

Zoom , New Zealand

This panel features parents sharing their experiences in striving to create a good life for their children. They will discuss the challenges they've faced, the strategies that have supported them, and the sources of resilience that have helped them persevere. This discussion aims to provide inspiration and ractical advice for parents facing their own challenges […]

Working towards making sleep in Children with Down syndrome better

Zoom , New Zealand

Almost all children with Down syndrome will experience sleep problems during childhood. However, sleep is not often a priority for management, with the focus being on other more acute medical problems. Studies have shown that children with Down syndrome who also have sleep problems have poorer outcomes and family functioning can be significantly affected by […]