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Monday, April 27th, 2009
I'm thrilled to hear that Dublin will be hosting the 10th World Down Syndrome Congress this August 19th – 22nd 2009. The event will include the 1st International Synod of people with Down syndrome and has programs for adults and children with Down syndrome. For those touched by Down syndrome, ...
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Kindermusik, the New Jersey version of Dublin’s Gymboree, ClapHandies or Little Larks, is introducing a Sign To Read programme for summer 2009.
The multi-sensory reading programme uses signs to support reading skills on the basis that finger-spelling benefits literacy in children of all abilities.
For English language learners, children with sensory issues ...
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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
Just came across the idea of sensory stories which I was unaware of before- basically, they adapt the principles of social stories to sensory situations to help kids with ASD and/or sensory processing diffiuclties to cope better/more appropriately to sensory stimuli. According to the website www.sensorystories.com :"Sensory Stories teach children with over-responsive ...
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Monday, November 17th, 2008
Sign up NOW for group speech therapy with Release. Classes are starting in January in Dundalk and Rathfarnham and registration ends December 1st, so register now and don't miss out!
You can register your child here or ring Pauline at 01-853-1578. The registration fee is 200 euro, which goes towards your ...
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Monday, November 17th, 2008
While surfing the internet, our dear SLT Anna came across a fantastic post from weddings online:
"Hi,
My daughter has DS and she is currently attending a private ST group in Dundalk. The group is called release (ww.release.ie) and they do offer free places as part of a group therephy session. I ...
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Monday, September 29th, 2008
Please come out on 6 October, 5:30pm, Grafton St, to help support me in my Hair-athon! I, along with others, will be chopping off ALL my hair (at least 18 inches) and donating it to Locks of Love. Local comedian Damien Clarke (of RTE's "I Dare Ya")will be doing the ...
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Hi Everyone, Jennifer Wetter GRUNDULIS here!
I'm now back from a fantastic honeymooon, happily wedding and have a chance to get the prayer circle going.
I know many of you have been praying for my mom's speedy recovery from pneumonia, and thanks to all of you. But now we need more prayers. ...
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008
Hello family and friends! If you would like to stay up late tonight and watch my wedding, The URL is:mms://media1.syr.edu/VPU LiveThere is a space between VPU and Live. The wedding starts TODAY (Saturday, 16 August) at 7pm EST, which is midnight in Ireland.All the Best,Jen
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
Yet another study identifying a genetic component to autism, although this one may actually provide some clues regarding intervention approaches:
Gene discoveries yield autism clues
Story Highlights
Study: Genes suggest autism happens in brains that can't form proper connections
Some genes may have been stuck in "off" position, respond to therapy
Study reveals wide variety, almost ...
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