Training - Down Syndrome UK

Training sessions

We value the importance of good quality, evidence-based training, both to our families as well as the professionals who work with them.

For families

Our members can access regular online training opportunities, including Makaton signing for baby, a specially developed Grandparent’s Makaton signing course, as well as adhoc training on subjects including constipation, applying for an EHCP, sensory needs, weaning, dysphagia etc.

For medical professionals

We regularly provide training to medical professionals around the lived experience of having Down syndrome from a parental perspective and we share best practise around talking about Down syndrome, sharing the news baby has/may have Down syndrome and the importance of attitude and understanding around Down syndrome, and ensuring language used is respectful and not discriminatory. If you would like further information or to arrange a training session, please contact us.

For education professionals

As well as providing Makaton training to preschool providers, we are introducing regular training events to EYFS settings around a range of topics relating to working with children with Down syndrome, including a general introduction, promoting inclusion and positive behaviour, toileting, communication, and development.

"DSUK has helped our family massively!! From potty training tips to speech and language sessions their advice and knowledge covering all areas of raising a child with Down syndrome is invaluable to us. We will forever support and be grateful for everything they do."

"Joining the DSUK groups has given me the opportunity to ask questions to a specialist. It's a genuine relief to know DSUK is there to support us, that I can get specific, expert advice and that I can also ask questions and receive suggestions from parents going through the same stages of development."

"PEGS has been, and continues to be, a wonderful addition to our daily routine, in helping Ada-Grace's development and confidence, as the activities provide easy, broken down, realistic targets to aim for, as well as invaluable support and friendly chats with other parents within the Whatsapp group. I enrolled us thinking we'd probably just do a term, yet here we are entering our 4th term! We love it!"

Training sessions

We value the importance of good quality, evidence-based training, both to our families as well as the professionals who work with them.

For families

For medical professionals

For education professionals

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