We are very pleased to be able to offer a range of online training, adapted from our regular training offering, covering a range of subjects.
Some sessions are free and for others there will be a small charge. Longer, more in depth workshops will be charged accordingly.
Parent/Carer Meeting: Down’s Syndrome with Complex Needs including Autism Spectrum Condition
18 June 2020
Cost: £5
Our parent meetings enable parents and specialists to share information and experiences, and to guide DSA work. This three hour online session will include discussions and advice about understanding dual diagnosis, looking after yourself as a parent/carer and accessing help from the DSA.
Click here to pay and book your place.
Here is what parents have said about past meetings:
‘I am not alone!’
‘Just grateful to have been a part of an interesting day with great people, listening to other’s stories. Listen to groundbreaking new research was encouraging’
‘Meeting and chatting with other parents in the same boat is so important and valuable’
Parent/Carer Meeting: Down’s Syndrome with Complex Needs including Autism Spectrum Condition
15 July 2020
Cost: £5
Our parent meetings enable parents and specialists to share information and experiences, and to guide DSA work. This three hour online session will include discussions and advice about understanding Grooves and OCD, looking after yourself as a parent/carer and decision making.
Click here to pay and book your place.
Here is what parents have said about past meetings:
‘I am not alone!’
‘Just grateful to have been a part of an interesting day with great people, listening to other’s stories. Listen to groundbreaking new research was encouraging’
‘Meeting and chatting with other parents in the same boat is so important and valuable’
Supporting Behaviour positively: for children age 3 to 11 years
21 July 2020, 10.00am to 12.00pm
This two hour online training workshop for practitioners and parents outlines how to support social development and positive behaviour from early childhood to the end of primary school.
Cost: £16
Click here to pay and book your place.
Early years and primary education
1 September 2020, 9:30am to 12:30pm
This three hour online training session for education practitioners and parents explains how to support learners who have Down’s syndrome from 4 to 11 years of age in inclusive education settings.
Cost: £25
Click here to pay and book your place.
Secondary Education
8 September 2020, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This three hour online training session for education practitioners and parents explains how to support learners who have Down’s syndrome from 11 to 16 years of age in education settings.
Cost: £25
Click here to pay and book your place.
Early years and primary education
13 October 2020, 9:30am to 12:30pm
This three hour online training session for education practitioners and parents explains how to support learners who have Down’s syndrome from 4 to 11 years of age in inclusive education settings.
Cost: £25
Click here to pay and book your place.
Supporting Early Development: From Birth to 4 years
Dates and times to follow
This two hour online workshop for parents and practitioners provides information about how to promote infant development through interaction, play and early learning activities.
Cost: £16
DSA Tell it Right® webinar for Maternity Services and Universities
Dates and times to follow
This Webinar is for all student and health professionals working in fetal medicine, maternity and neonatal services including midwives, neonatal nurses, sonographers and health visitors.
The Tell it Right ® webinar provides information about:
- Down’s syndrome that is balanced, accurate and up-to-date
- How best to support expectant parents through the screening process
- How best to impart information to parents and families, following a pre/post-natal diagnosis of Down’s syndrome
- Some common issues which may affect a baby who has Down’s syndrome in the early weeks of life.
Through filmed case studies you will be able to reflect on:
- The decision making processes related to screening
- The parents’ perspective
- What life is like for a person with Down’s syndrome
To find out more email: training@downs-syndrome.org.uk
Dementia and Down’s syndrome
Date and time to follow
We know that adults with Down’s syndrome have a greater chance of developing dementia, but what are the changes we need to look out for? How do you go about getting an assessment for someone who might be developing dementia? A change in an adult’s function could be due to some other issue, what else could be happening? This 90 minute webinar will guide through this process and talk about resources and support available from The Down’s Syndrome Association that focus on older age.
Cost: £10
Booking details coming soon.
