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Online Seminars

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.