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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When democracy was first getting started, only men with property could vote. these days, in most parts of the world, everyone over the age of 18 can have a say […]

It's crucial to consider how children and young people develop their ability to express themselves through spoken, visual, and written language. Teachers and families can aid in this development by […]

It is commonly known that ‘early intervention’ is key in ensuring the best possible outcomes for children with Down syndrome. And while access to a comprehensive team of therapists to […]

Two of the most common, yet challenging, questions that Dr Skotko is asked by caregivers: (1) How can you prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome? and (2) How […]