Donna Murphy BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC, Author at Down Syndrome UK

Donna Murphy BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC

Donna Murphy is a physiotherapist with 25 years of experience and a mum to a child with Down syndrome. Bringing both lived experience and specialist insight into her work, Donna champions the importance of early movement for babies and young children with Down syndrome.

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Helping pupils build the motor skills they need to thrive at school

Education, PrimaryBy Donna Murphy BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC1 April 2026

Physical development is a huge part of school readiness, and the classroom environment plays a powerful role in shaping it. Pupils with Down syndrome benefit from extra opportunities to build strength, balance, coordination and body awareness.

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Donna Murphy BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC

Donna Murphy is a physiotherapist with 25 years of experience and a mum to a child with Down syndrome. Bringing both lived experience and specialist insight into her work, Donna champions the importance of early movement for babies and young children with Down syndrome.

Helping pupils build the motor skills they need to thrive at school

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