Archive for the ‘Down Syndrome’ Category
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
For those of you who like a good, heartfelt story, this is for you. It's the story of Johnny, an adult with Down syndrome who has touched many people's lives in his hometown...by bagging groceries!
Although the music is a bit cheesy, this Simple Truths of Service Movie by Ken Blanchard ...
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Down Syndrome Education International has received a grant to offer for free to parents parts of their See and Learn Language and Reading Programme. They've posted at least the first 3 steps to this system and have downloadable cards for you to print and use at home with your child. ...
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Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
I recently came upon a yahoo group that was created for people interested in the dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. As this population is starting to increase in Ireland, it's encouraging to see a supportive environment for parents and professionals to come together to support these children.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ds-autism/?yguid=208207031
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008
The Down Syndrome Association in the UK offers a magazine, "Down 2 Earth" for people with Down Syndrome. You can view their previous issues online at http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk.
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
Hi everyone,
www.downsyndromecentre.ie has just launched their new website.
Peter Gaw, the founder, has been working on the Down Syndrome Centre since 2002.
By creating a dedicated centre of this kind in Ireland we hope to:
Generate a greater degree of professional expertise in the care and management of Down syndrome in this country.
Provide ...
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
Many parents we talk to and work with have difficulty teaching their child to use the toilet. Whilst browsing in Target in the States last week, I found a great new book, "It's Potty Time," that is easy to read with your child and has a "potty chart" in the back ...
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
Release Communication Intervention and Irish Autism Action Hosts
Know Your Rights Night
28 May 2008
7:30pm
Fairways Hotel, Dublin Rd, Dundalk
Everything you wanted to know about your
entitlements but were afraid to ask!
Speaking:
Jacinta Walsh, Information Officer, IAA, Dundalk
Sarah Rennick, Information Officer, IAA, Ireland
Additional Speakers to be announced
Questions and Answers to Follow
Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will ...
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Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Whilst shopping yesterday in Smyth's Toystore in Dundalk, I came across a new, potentially beneficial toothbrush called Tooth Tunes. Bascially, this is a toothbrush that plays music in your head while you brush. I am familiar with this concept from previous lollipop toys in the States, but this one actually ...
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Friday, April 18th, 2008
If you are a SLT in Ireland and have been dying to get the Hanen training, read on:
THE HANEN CENTRE is offering a(n) "It Takes Two to Talk 3 day WORKSHOP" in Cork, Ireland from July 14 to July 16, 2008.
This workshop is hosted by COPE - Foundation
For additional information, ...
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
If you'd like more information on this event, please email me at jenniferwetter@release.ie.
Taken from the official advertisement. If you are a parent of a young child with an autism spectrum disorder and can attend this event, I would highly recomend going.
A day of sharing by parents for parents of children with relating, communicating and developmental ...
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