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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an engaging session that will kick off with the launch of a new video designed to enhance the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association’s (NZDSA) employment resource kit. Created in partnership with Kindred – Psychology at Work, this video is a key component in promoting inclusive hiring practices and supporting both job seekers […]

In 2020 the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association's (NZDSA) leadership and advisory group for people with Down syndrome, known as STRIVE, decided to conduct research to understand how people with Down syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and the first major lockdown. The presenters will discuss the team's experiences and […]

This presentation is aimed at parents of young people with Down syndrome, focusing on the profound impact of speech-language therapy in enhancing their child's quality of life. The presentation will emphasise how speech-language therapy goes beyond communication skills, serving as a key component in fostering independence, confidence, and overall well-being.Victoria joined UpsideDowns in January of […]

Numicon and other approaches have provided schools and families with tools to make the understanding and use of maths accessible. The results are exciting and provide a justification for the inclusive education of our children. The impact of inclusion is far-reaching. We will explore the challenges of maths, research in education of children with Down […]