What’s happening at the DSDT
Remote services during Covid-19 lockdown
Watch our introduction videos to the remote services we are offering during this difficult time.
DSDT Support
Our service includes support to individuals and their families via research based training workshops, outreach, educational enrichment and social groups for children and young people living with Down syndrome.
Contact the DSDT:
Please feel free to get in touch:
Tel: 01323 893323 or
Email us at hello@downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk.
DSDT Reading Intervention
The reading intervention itself is based on the proven sight reading techniques used by renowned organisations such as DSE in the UK and the Institute of Human Potential in the US.
Support at Home
You can support your child at home with our Flashcards and Sentence strips, read more here.
Down Syndrome Research
A range of research articles and information on Down Syndrome can be accessed here.
Nutritional Hub for Parents
Workshops on Nutrition for children with Down Syndrome, by Dr Ese Stacey of the Hannah Trust.
“The workshop was very informative but informal so felt very welcomed with my 19mth old. “
“Content was extremely useful and exceeded expectations.“
Trisomy 21 & Antioxidants Talk
Additional topics to be announced soon.
Email us to be added to the list for the next workshop.
Further info: You can read Dr Ese Stacey’s Biography here.
Our Aims
Delivering the support services and specialist interventions necessary to improve and enhance the lives of people living with Down syndrome.
Training and Support Services
By engaging and supporting schools, early years and parent support groups we can help them to deliver the best education possible to children living with DS and we aim to provide the tools and resources necessary to achieve this.
Opportunities
Identifying work opportunities and provide social activities for people living with DS.
Scientific Research
The development of approved research and scientific knowledge is vital to further the understanding and treatment of DS, the Down Syndrome Development Trust will actively engage and support those participating in approved science.
Working together
Working together with scientists, practitioner’s, families and individuals we can achieve a greater outcome, enabling people with DS to live successful happy lives making a positive difference to the communities in which we all live.
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