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Down’s Syndrome Association is awarded a Heritage Lottery Grant
... from 1868 until 1970. The museum contributes to the public understanding of learning disability through events and educational activities. The Grade II* Listed theatre is a rare example of a private ...
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My Sister Bobbie
... able to spell difficult words with silent letters, for example pneumonia and rheumatism. Mother recalls a memorable occasion, years later, when Bobbie saw a nude male statue and in a loud voice exclaimed, ...
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Numicon
... to recognise patterns and relationships Practical examples of halving and doubling to identify inverse relationships Grouping and sharing to inform early understanding of multiplication and division ...
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Equality Act 2010
... the new law could help you. for example, there will be a slightly different test of what ‘disability’ means. The Act makes it easier for someone to show that they have difficulty carrying out their day-to-day ...
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The Law
... bodies (e.g. Social Services & NHS): Must act in accordance with the law (for example, they must bear in mind their obligations under Equality Act 2010, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Human Rights ...
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Get Going
... about working together is drawn up. Here is an example how a group of parents in Thurrock got together and are working with their local authority: Thurrock Case study Example: A group of parents ...
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Get a Plan
... service or cutting services to save money? What are the important dates you need to know, for example dates of meetings, deadlines for consultations, timescales for the proposed cuts to take place. Have ...
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Get Together to Get Going
... Ground Work Freedom of information and Data Protection Sample Letters Carers Assessements Get Going Meet Your Local Authority Thurrock Example Case Study Get Your MP Involved The ...
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My Sister, My Hero
... a mild one and there have always been people around. I have spoken to her in the past about the procedure in which you need to carry out after I've had a seizure, for example putting me in the recovery ...
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Down's syndrome & Autistic Spectrum Disorder
... - for example, they may not like being touched or loud noises - and they may also develop repetitive behaviours. These behaviours on their own do not indicate ASD as other children can also show any of ...
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News
... development across Wales. These will be supported by good practice examples captured on DVD and featuring mainstream schools across Wales. For further information contact Julian Hallett on wales@downs-syndrome.org.uk ...
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Transition Plan
... on Transition in England and Wales, and one on Post 16 Transition in Scotland. You may also like to have a look at this - Progress Magazine. It has helpful articles and shows examples of services that ...
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Education Support CD ROM
... Information Sheets; Including Pupils at primary and secondary levels, and the Guide to the Statement of Special Educational Needs. Plus P scales and assessment examples, and examples of differentiated ...
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Surviving a trip to the hairdresser
... sounds. For example, a child may find the noise of hair clippers close to their ears distressing. She may be very uncomfortable with the feeling of hair falling on her skin. Seeing her hair fall on clothing ...
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5. Why have I been refused Disability Living Allowance for my child?
... does this happen? The rules for DLA are not "common sense" or logical. They are defined in legislation, where words and phrases have a very specific meaning. So, for example, the phrase "your child does ...
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7. What will happen to my child's benefits when they reach 16?
... and Support Allowance, please note that you will stop getting Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit for them. If the whole family is on benefit (Income Support or Jobseeker's Allowance, for example), you ...
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12. I am interested in working with people with Down's syndrome - how can I get started?
There are many people who are involved in the lives of people with Down's syndrome (and usually with a range of other special needs as well). A few examples are: careworkers, teachers, learning support ...
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5. Do people with Down's syndrome have a particular personality type?
... For example, it is common for people with Down's syndrome to use routine, order and sameness as a way of rationalising and controlling their lives. Similarly, people with Down's syndrome may also use self-talk ...
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Journal Extracts
... Down's syndrome. Here are two examples of a recent review. Please select a link below to view. Living with Max. By Sandy Lewis Surprise Package. By Steve and Liz Crowter Each Journal ...
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Payroll Giving
Payroll Giving is a simple, tax effective way to give to the DSA from your pay before you are taxed - increasing the impact of your contribution! For example, if you donated £10 per month the cost to ...