Online Seminars

Our newly dedicated section of online video resources for teachers and parents has just been published on our site – the videos cover a number of key points regarding the various educational stages for children with Down syndrome.

The DSI seminars have been developed by three members of our Member Support Team – Nicola Hart (Head of Member Support); Olive Buckeridge (Early Years Specialist) and Fidelma Brady (Education Specialist).

Seminars will cover the following topics:

• Literacy & Numeracy at Primary School
• In- Class Behaviour Management
• Specific Learning Needs of the Student with Down Syndrome
• Pathway through Junior Cycle
• Managing the Transition from Primary to Post Primary School
• Accessing the Curriculum – Differentiation of Work
• Strategies and Supports for Children Transitioning to Mainstream Primary School
• Language & Communication
• Managing Vision & Hearing Issues
• Introduction to Behaviour – (coming soon)
• Mental Well Being – (coming soon)
• Dual Diagnosis – (coming soon)

Each one will provide you with a brief overview of the topics mentioned – to view these new resources please click on the button below.