Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Down Syndrome Development Trust UK Helping families on the Down syndrome journey ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/blog/) - News & Events from the DSDT. also news on Down Syndrome Awareness - [Sport & Activities](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/sport/sport-activities/) - Sports, Activities & Opportunities Here you can find out what is coming up on the calendar via our booking system with EEQU: Connecting people with inclusive learning and sports opportunities. View on EEQU Over summer 2025 ... ....this happened... Just saying! If you missed it, don't worry, we'll be starting water-sports again in spring, 2026 - [Social & Learning Post 16](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/social-learning-post-16/) - Provision 5 days a week! DSDT are absolutely delighted to announce from September 2025 we will be offering full-day sessions 5 days per week 48 weeks per year as part of our Social Care expansion. Since its inception in 2022, the provision has quickly grown to offer unique, bespoke foundation learning, life skills, work experience, - [Relish! The DSDT Bagel & Coffee Van](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/relish/) - Bagels with Relish! - [UK Consultancy Services ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/uk-consultancy-services/) - DSDT provide a range of consultancy services nationwide for families/carers, other support groups, schools and nurseries. - [Study on Flashcards and Teaching Spoken Language ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-programme/reading-intervention/study-finds-flashcards-can-help-to-teach-spoken-language/) - Recently published research study in the Journal of Child Language, has reported that children with Down syndrome can benefit from the use of written words alongside pictures to help teach spoken vocabulary. - [Nutrition Hub Workshops Great Results! ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/nutrition-hub-for-improving-the-health-of-children-with-downs-syndrome/) - Nutrition Hub Workshops For improving the health of children with DS Previously the DSDT ran an 8 month series of workshops on improving nutrition for children with Down syndrome, it proved a great success. Parents reported significant improvements in a number of areas of their child's wellbeing, with small changes to diet. Online webinars coming - [Ese Stacey - Biography ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/ese-stacey-biography/) - Ese Stacey’s involvement with Down syndrome issues came about after her second child Hannah was born with the condition in 2005. Since then Ese and her husband Simon have worked tirelessly to help change the health and lives of Down syndrome children. - [](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-health-and-care-plan/ehcp-support-testimonial/) - [EHCP Legal Advice and Support ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-health-and-care-plan/ehc-plan-legal-advice-and-support/) - Education, Health and Care Plan support service EHC plan support focusing on the syndrome specific learning style of children and young people with DS. Education, Health and Care plans can be a daunting prospect for parents. Parents maybe transferring their child’s Statement to the current EHC plan or maybe in the process of completing an - [DSDT Reading Intervention - Resources ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-programme/reading-intervention/dsdt-reading-intervention/) - Our Reading Intervention Helping your child at home and school The background Reading intervention is based on the proven whole word reading techniques used by renowned organisations such as DSE in the UK and the Institute of Human Potential in the USA. These techniques are currently recognised as the best-practice method of teaching children with Down Syndrome - [EHCP Helpline available ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-health-and-care-plan/helpline-available-now/) - Update May 2022Due to personal circumstances, Emma who mans our specialist EHC plan helpline, is taking a break from EHC plan work with the DSDT. Emma plans to return later in the year. If you need information advice and support with your child’s EHC plan, support at school, an annual review, an appeal to the - [Finally! VIP Learning is Live.... ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-programme/finally-vip-learning-is-live/) - Visit the new site at:www.viplearning.co.uk The programme is developed in a step by step format from numbers to multiplication, division, fractions and more in a very very short period of time. Levels 1-50 are designed to be completed at 1 level per week in typically developing children. Children with extra learning needs complete the same - [Supporters' Wall](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/slider-posts/supporters-wall/) - This is a dummy post to allow the supporters' wall to feature in the homepage slider. It redirects users to the Supporters' Wall PAGE.This copy is not seen. Only the title - above, Excerpt - right, and the Featured Image - also right. - [Education, Health & Care Plan Support Service ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-health-and-care-plan/education-health-care-plan-support-service/) - EHCP support focuses on the syndrome specific learning style of children and young people with Down Syndrome. - [Outdoor Activities](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/sport/outdoor-activities/) - From sailing to forest school and cyber sports to live sports (when allowed!) we are proud of our variety of outdoor activities we offer for children with Down syndrome, of all ages, and their families. - [DSDT Reading Intervention - Consultancy ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-programme/reading-intervention/dsdt-reading-intervention-consultancy/) - This scheme is designed to get you started on good reading practice. DSDT staff will guide you through the activities, and provide you with advice on how to further implement them into your day. - [Forest School at Bushy Wood](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/sport/forest-school-at-bushy-wood/) - Forest school supports learning through outdoor exploration and helps to develop confidence through learner-centred experiences in a natural setting. - [Alternatives to GCSEs ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/alternatives-to-gcses/) - Assisting children in achieving the best qualification. AQA Realising Potential: Achievements formally recognised as UAS (Unit Award Scheme) can help learners with progression to..... Further study Training Employment Independent Living More active involvement in Society How does UAS work?Every centre must have a trained coordinator who runs and is responsible for UAS. UAS is a powerful - [Dr. Ese Stacey: Nutrition+DS](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/dr-ese-stacey-nutrition-ds/) - Optimal Health and Down Syndrome Dr Ese is a Sport and Exercise Medicine doctor, previously a GP, who loves food and helping people to get well and stay well. Ese’s involvement with Down syndrome issues came about after her second child Hannah was born with the condition in 2005. Since then Ese and her husband - [Gift an Activity](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/gift-an-activity/) - Help our children enjoy meaningful opportunities. Our charity is here to help people with Down’s syndrome to enjoy their lives and support them on the journey of the many challenges they face.We do this by offering tailor made opportunities to improve outcomes for many in education, sports, social and communication groups, music and much more. - [Sound Summit](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/sound-summit/) - Youth Music Backed WAYHEY 😀 🤩 🎤 🎬 🎹 🎼 🎸 🎺 !! We are proud to announce our music project 'SOUND SUMMIT 'is being backed by @youthmusic @ace_national & @lottogoodcauses. We're super excited about our project, SOUND SUMMIT! It's going to offer our amazing young people the chance to join in weekly music lessons - [Time I had a Calendar](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/time-i-had-a-calendar/) - Time I had a calendar… This leaflet describes how calendars can provide a visual representation of time so you can see timescales like three months, five weeks, six days: they show information that can be difficult to ‘know’ when you hear the words. Generally we use calendars to back up information that we speak about- - [DSDT Wins Funding for Training Days and Clinics ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/funding-training-clinics/) - Down Syndrome Development Trust (DSDT) wins funding for training days and clinics. DSDT has been awarded £2500 by Sussex Community Foundation in its latest round of grant-giving to help DSDT to develop a model for helping schools and parents in the delivery of specialist communication intervention skills to target the specific learning profile of children - [Remote 'Achieving Successful Inclusion' Workshops ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/training/workshop-on-achieving-successful-inclusion/) - A workshop to explore how to identify the tools and knowledge needed to achieve successful inclusion within a mainstream setting. - [Co-worker Training - York, 2019 ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/training/co-worker-training-2019-york/) - Supporting the communication of children and young people with Down Syndrome – a 3 day course. - [Communication for Life ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/speech-language/down-syndrome-training-day/) - Down Syndrome into Puberty Training Day Communication for Life - developing communication skills for real life communication challenges of the teenage years and young adulthood. A day for families and professionals supporting children and young people with Down syndrome from age 9 to young adulthood. We look at communication issues in the context of adolescence, - [Funding Updates 2019](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/funding-updates-2019/) - BBC CHILDREN IN NEEDWe are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant from 'Children In Need' for the second year running to facilitate the running of our music programme which covers Seaford, Brighton and Eastbourne. SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTThis grant has been awarded for the year 2019 for general administration. CHALK CLIFF - [Actor Sarah Gordy Becomes Charity Patron](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/actor-sarah-gordy-becomes-charity-patron/) - Sarah Gordy a passionate and experienced actor with Down Syndrome becomes the Charity Patron for DSDT - [Sleep Problems In children with Downs Syndrome ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/sleep-problems-in-children-with-downs-syndrome/) - Having trouble with sleep issues? Tuck provide in-depth sleep product reviews. Their primary mission is promoting sleep health awareness, and most recently, products that may help people with down syndrome deal with common disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, and other issues that can cause shorter and more fragmented sleep. Visit the link here: https://www.tuck.com/ - [Roche Clinical Trials Published ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/roche-clinical-trials-published/) - Published Clinical Trials by Roche Your support is leading to results! Roche Laboratories, teamed with other researchers, just published results describing a compound that reverses impaired brain cell signaling in a mouse model with Down syndrome.The data demonstrated major cognitive and behavioral improvements in the mousemodel. In 2011, Roche initiated a human clinical trial testing compound, RD 1662,in - [Cranial clinic update ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/cranial-clinic-update/) - first cranial clinic success. Down Syndrome therapy - ['Follow up clinics' invaluable hands on training opportunities ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/follow-up-clinic-excellent-results/) - Down Syndrome Development Trust follow up clinics for schools and parents. Follow up clinics after each training day are a good way of expanding the knowledge of parents and supporting members of staff; helping gain further guidance and support for teaching children and young people with DS on methods of best practise. What happens at the clinics? The children take part - [DS Specific Speech and Language Training ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/speech-language/ds-specific-speech-and-language-training/) - Sign up for the next round 3 day course training for co-workers to run speech and language groups that assist people who have Down syndrome to develop their communication skills. - [DSE Memory Training Results ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/dse-memory-training-results/) - Results of a study conducted by researchers at Down Syndrome Education International and published today in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. - [Co-worker Training Sussex 2017 ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/co-worker-training-sussex-2017/) - Down Syndrome Development Trust in partnership with Symbol UK Co-worker Training 2017 About the course: The training course is designed to train co-workers to run speech and language groups that assist people who have Down syndrome to develop their communication skills. Venue: TBA on applying (Sussex) Cost: £450 Day 1 – Wednesday - [Co Workers Study Days ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/co-workers-study-days/) - The DSDT Study Days for Co Workers will be available here soon. - [Summer Camp 2019](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/summer-camp-2019/) - What an amazing Summer Camp we had! A massive thanks to all the staff and children who came and made it all possible. We really hope you all had as much fun as we did. Looking forward to the next one already..... - [Sailing Classes Available ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/sailing-classes-available/) - Sailing with Sussex Sailability Sailability was founded by the Royal Yachting Association to enable disabled people to sail. With the aid of a National Lottery Grant, the main Club premises at Shoreham have been modified for disability access. We have installed hoists on our jetties to lift sailors from and to their wheelchairs, so that - [Launch Training Day Success ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/launch-training-day-success/) - We're All In This Together The Down Syndrome Development Trust's first training event proved a success, with guest speaker Leela Baksi from Symbol UK. About Symbol UK Symbol has been able to demonstrate a model of speech and language therapy which acknowledges people with Down syndrome have a unqies profile which lends itself to a - [Upcoming Training Day On Behaviour ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/past-events/upcoming-training-day-on-behaviour/) - A one day workshop for parents and professionals supporting children and adults with Down Syndrome who present with challenges in their behavior. The day will assist participants in gaining a greater understanding of the reasons behind behaviours and offer a range of approaches and interventions that can help to promote positive behaviour - [Lyrical Twins Charity Concert ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/past-events/lyricaltwins/) - [wp_cart:Lyrical Twins:price:30.00:end] 5th July 2013 Leighton House, Holland Park, London. W14 After several concerts in France, Germany and the US, the “Lyrical Twins” are finally coming to London! We are very pleased to invite you to an evening of Opera Duets, on Friday 5th July at 7pm at Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Rd, - [Pilot Drum Circle ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/past-events/pilot-drum-circle/) - Drum circle for children with Down Syndrome in Brighton - [Co-worker Training ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/co-worker-training-east-sussex/) - The Co-Worker Network Supporting the communication of children and young people with Down syndrome - A 3 day course Down Syndrome Development Trust & Symbol UK Co worker training details. About the Course This course is to train co-workers to run speech and language groups that assist people who have Down syndrome. Our colleagues at - [Co Workers Training Days ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/co-workers-training-days/) - Down Syndrome Development Trust in partnership with Symbol UK Co-worker Training 2017 Supporting the communication of children and young people with Down Syndrome – a 3 day course About the course: The training course is designed to train co-workers to run speech and language groups that assist people who have Down syndrome to develop their - [Good Practice Guidelines ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-health-and-care-plan/good-practice-guidelines/) - Good Practice Guidelines - for children and young people up to 25 years An all party Parliamentary Group has published the Good Practice Guidelines for children and young people up to 25 years. The report calls on government to: Recognise the specific developmental and educational needs of children and young people with Down syndrome. The report requires - [EHCP Survey 2019, Positive Feedback ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/education-health-and-care-plan/ehcp-survey-2019-positive-feedback/) - We recently did a survey to assess what parents thought about our level of EHCP support and we are very happy to say that we received extremely positive feedback: "Information I received made me aware of my and my sons rights and built my confidence. Resources I received were very helpful and supported what I - [Update on Brighton University CUPP training Project!](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/funding-from-brighton-university/) - DSDT and Brighton University project completed. About The Project The project aimed to develop a new training intervention designed for school teaching staff currently supporting children with Down Syndrome. The funding from the CUPP programme enabled DSDT along with the project advisory board made up - [Donation from Lewes Rotary Club](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/donation-from-lewes-rotary-club/) - We would like to say a huge Thank you to the Rotarian's of the Lewes Rotary Club, for raising funds for our much loved sports club. Brian McCarthy came along to present us with a cheque at one of our sports meetings. Brian is pictured here presenting a cheque to Louis. Once again a big - [Charity of the year for STL Planning & Design Solutions LTD](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/charity-of-the-year-for-stl-planning-design-solutions-ltd/) - DSDT's reading intervention gets a welcome boost from STL ! Each year Sussex based business STL Planning & Design Solutions Ltd, generously chooses a local charity to support. This year we are extremely pleased to be the benefactors of the generous donations and support from Simon Tucker (owner of STL) and his team. These donations will - [DSDT wins A4A Sports Funding](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/dsdt-wins-a4a-sports-funding/) - We are pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery for the development of a new phase of our sports programme. We have seen great success with the work already done and many of our sporting academy members are achieving a higher level of fitness, stamina and motor - [Mayors Charity - Seaford 2019](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/mayors-charity-seaford-2019/) - We are extremely pleased to annouce that we have been chosen as one of the mayors charities of the year for 2019. As part of this we were invited to participate in the Garden Trail on Sunday 9 June and it was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the charity and to make people aware of - [Fundraising at Sainsbury - £113 raised](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/fundraising-at-sainsbury/) - We had a very successful day at Sainsbury last Thursday raising a total of £113.00 with our Tombola. Thank you so much to all the shoppers who supported us! - [DSDT Fashion Show at M&Co Seaford](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/dsdt-fashion-show-at-mco-seaford/) - On Friday 5th July we held our first DSDT Fashion Show at M&Co Seaford. It was a huge success and enjoyed by all who took part or came to watch. We raised an amazing £539.00! Well done to all involved, roll on February 2020 for the next one....... - [Beyond Writing a DS training day East Sussex May 1st 2014.](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/past-events/beyond-writing-a-ds-training-day-east-sussex-may-1st-2014/) - supported learning strategies, Down syndrome, recording learning by other means than writing - [Specialist Nutrition workshop April 2019](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/past-events/specialist-nutrition-workshop-april-2019/) - Book Your Seat! Another excellent session lined up with Dr Ese Stacey of the Hannah Trust. Sign up early as there are limited seats. £8.00 per person Venue Brighton Sussex email us at: hello@downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk - [Seaford Mayor - Reception Event - Wednesday 17 July](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/past-events/seaford-mayor-reception-event-wednesday-17-july/) - As one of the Mayors Charities of the Year we got invited to her reception event last night. What a wonderful evening spreading the word and aims of the charity to all those who attended. We are always keen to have people get involved whether it is fundraising, volunteering or through personal/corporate sponsorship. Get in - [Cranial Osteopathy ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/cranial-osteopathy/) - Cranial Osteopathy - clinic now available When and where Runs one Saturday a monthLocation: Seaford, East Sussex About Bryn Musson (Registered Osteopath) I qualified as an osteopath in 2000, and have been working at 3 different clinics through Sussex since then. I particularly enjoy working with children and babies and have had quite a lot - [Understanding Sensory Processing Issues for Pupils with DS ](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/research/understanding-sensory-processing-issues-for-pupils-with-ds/) - Down Syndrome Training Days Understanding sensory processing issues for pupils with Down Syndrome Keys to supporting behaviour and learning - [Off to Work](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/news-events/off-to-work/) - Off to Work Off to Work is a new service which plans to support people living with Down Syndrome into the workplace. We are looking for employers who are willing to engage our members into employment. We will offer support and ongoing training for those wishing to engage in this rewarding scheme. Along with our ## Pages - [Home](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/) - Down Syndrome Development Trust exists to improve the lives of people living with Down syndrome. Including 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. - [DSDT Charity Policies](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/about-dsdt/dsdt-charity-policies/) - Our Charity Policies. Here you can find the policies and statements relating to our charity The Down Syndrome Development Trust. All documents are PDFs. - [Events & Classes](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/opportunities/) - The DSDT provide a wide variety of opportunities for children with Down syndrome and their families. - [I'm on the Wall!](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/about-dsdt/supporters-wall/) - We couldn't do the work we do at Down Syndrome Development Trust, to improve the lives of people living with Down syndrome, without our funders and supporters. - [Board Members](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/about-dsdt/board-members/) - Director Sen Smallwood and board members Kristina Veasey, Joanna Pike and Andrew Smallwood have worked continuously to create the DSDT. - [Speech & Language](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/speech-language/) - Down Syndrome Speech & Language We are getting ready to host a series of online syndrome specific learning sessions to small groups of children. - [Our Aims](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/about-dsdt/our-aims/) - Delivering the support services and specialist interventions necessary to improve and enhance the lives of people living with Down syndrome. - [Purchase Confirmation](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/checkout/purchase-confirmation/) - Thank you for your purchase! The details of your purchase are below and include your download links. These will also be emailed to the address you used when ordering. Don't forget to check spam if necessary. Many thanks, from the team at DSDT. Sorry, trouble retrieving order receipt. - [Purchase History](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/checkout/purchase-history/) - Your downloads Your downloads will arrive to the email address you used at checkout. Don't forget to check your spam folder if necessary. And do let us know if you have any issues. - [Downloads](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/resources/downloads/) - We offer various downloads to help your child to read. - [Support Groups](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/resources/support/) - Down Syndrome Support Groups here in the UK - [Donate to the DSDT](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/donate/) - The Down Syndrome Development Trust relies on donations to be able to offer its workshops and events on a donation basis only. Donate now. - [ Gift an Activity](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/opportunities/gift-an-activity/) - We help people with Down’s syndrome to enjoy life by offering activities & opportunities in education, sports, social & communication groups, music & more. - [ Activity Gifts](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/opportunities/activity-gifts/) - We have been able to provide activities to many children and young adults with Down syndrome thanks to our wonderful gift providers. We are looking for further donations to help 10 children go sailing or paddle boarding at our local Cuckmere Haven centre here in East Sussex. Can you step-in to help? Visit the Gift an - [Donation Failed](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donation Confirmation](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/donation-confirmation/) - [Donor Dashboard](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/donor-dashboard/) - [DSDT Events & Activities Online Booking](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/dsdt-events-activities-online-booking/) - We are delighted to announce we have now launched our online booking system with Gymcatch! This will make it much easier for you to book onto any events and activities for your child or young adult with Down syndrome, all in one place. Contact Us If you experience any difficulties with your booking, please do get - [Checkout](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/checkout/) - Your basket is empty. 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Start your own fundraising here with these ideas. - [Useful Contacts](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/resources/useful-contacts/) - Based in Sussex but available UK wide. - [Resources](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/resources/) - Here you can find information regarding: Useful Contacts, Downloads, Support Groups, Consultancy Service, Research and Fundraising Ideas. - [About DSDT](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/about-dsdt/) - The Down Syndrome Development Trust charity grew from a small local drop-in group to provide parents of children with special needs an opportunity to share and come together. - [Transaction Failed](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/checkout/transaction-failed/) - Your transaction failed, please try again or contact site support. ## Donation Forms - [Gift an Activity](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/donations/5602/) - [Donation Form](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/donations/donation-form/) - The Down Syndrome Development Trust relies on donations and charity grants. We at the DSDT can only continue to support and enhance the lives of those with Down syndrome and their families with donations from members of the public and grants. There are several ways you can help. ## Downloads - [Wet Feet - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/wet-feet-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Moon Jet - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-moon-jet-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Top Dog: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/top-dog-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Top Dog: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Spaceship - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-spaceship-flashcards-and-sentence-strips-2/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Raft Race - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-raft-race-flashcards-and-sentence-strips-2/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [A Trip to the Beach - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/a-trip-to-the-beach-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Monkeys on the Car: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/monkeys-on-the-car-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Monkeys on the Car: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [At the Pool: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/at-the-pool-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - At the Pool: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Poor Old Rabbit: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/poor-old-rabbit-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Poor Old Rabbit: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Floppy and the Bone - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/floppy-and-the-bone3/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [I Can Trick a Tiger - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/i-can-trick-a-tiger-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Shops - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/shops-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Old Tree Stump - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-old-tree-stump-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [What a Bad Dog!: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/what-a-bad-dog-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - What a Bad Dog!: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Go Cart: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-go-cart-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Go Cart: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Dream: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-dream-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Dream: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Baby-sitter: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-baby-sitter-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Baby-sitter: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Super Dad: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/super-dad-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Super Dad: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Spots!: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/spots-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Spots!: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Put it Back: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/put-it-back-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Put it Back: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [New Trainers: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/new-trainers-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - New Trainers: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Kipper's Balloon: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/kippers-balloon-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Kipper's Balloon: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [It: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/it-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - It: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Funny Fish: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/funny-fish-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Funny Fish: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Floppy's Bath: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/floppys-bath-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Floppy's Bath: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Fish and Ships: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/fish-and-ships-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Fish and Ships: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Cat in a Bag: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/cat-in-a-bag-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Cat in a Bag: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [A New Dog: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/a-new-dog-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - A New Dog: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Look at Me: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/look-at-me-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Look at Me: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Kipper's Diary: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/kippers-diary-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Kipper's Diary: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Go Away Cat: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/go-away-cat-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Go Away Cat: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Big Feet: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/big-feet-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Big Feet: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [At the Park: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/at-the-park-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - At the Park: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Red Coat - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-red-coat-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Reds and Blues: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/reds-and-blues-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Reds and Blues: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Dog Tag: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-dog-tag-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Dog Tag: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Hide and Seek: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/hide-and-seek-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Hide and Seek: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Trapped - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/trapped-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Weather Vane - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-weather-vane-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Sleep Problems in children with Down Syndrome](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/sleep-problems-in-children-with-down-syndrome/) - https://www.tuck.com/down-syndrome-and-sleep/ Our primary mission is promoting sleep health awareness, and most recently, we’ve explored how people with down syndrome can deal with common disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, and other issues that can cause shorter and more fragmented sleep. - [The Storm - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-storm-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Secret Room - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-secret-room-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Scarf - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-scarf-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The New House - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-new-house-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Shrinking Powder - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/shrinking-powder-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Husky Adventure - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/husky-adventure-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Everyone Got Wet - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/everyone-got-wet-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Come In - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/come-in-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Spaceship - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-spaceship-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Sing Song - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-sing-song-flashcards-and-sentence-strips-to-use-with-your-ort-book-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Rope Swing - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-rope-swing-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Real Floppy - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-real-floppy-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Raft Race - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-raft-race-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Egg Hunt - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-egg-hunt-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Carnival - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-carnival-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Barbecue - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/barbecue-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [The Backpack - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-backpack-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Nobody Wanted to Play - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/nobody-wanted-to-play/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. - [Missing - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/missing-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Each title includes Flashcards and Sentence Strips to use with your ORT book. Missing - flashcards and sentence strips - [Dragon Danger - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/dragon-danger-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Dragon Danger - Flashcards and Sentence Strips. Level Three - [Cat in a Tree - flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/cat-in-a-tree-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Cat in a Tree: flashcards and sentence strips - [Mum's new Hat: flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/mums-new-hat-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Mum's new Hat: flashcards and sentence strips - [Picnic Time: flashcards and sentence strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/picnic-time-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Picnic Time: flashcards and sentence strips - [A Good Trick: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/a-good-trick-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - A Good Trick: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [See Me Skip: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/see-me-skip-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - See Me Skip: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Ice Cream: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-ice-cream-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Ice Cream: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Mudpie: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-mudpie-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Mudpie: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Pancake: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-pancake-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Pancake: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [The Snowman: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-snowman-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - The Snowman: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Fun At The Beach: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/fun-at-the-beach-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Fun At The Beach: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Who Is It?: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/who-is-it-flashcards-and-sentence-strips/) - Who Is It?: Flashcards and Sentence Strips - [Up You Go: Flashcards and Sentence Strips](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/up-you-go/) - ORT - Level 1, Up You Go Flashcards and Sentence Strips. - [Reading Bundle x5](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/reading-bundle-x5/) - [The Red Hen: Sentences and Flashcards](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/the-red-hen-sentences-and-flashcards/) - The Red Hen: Sentence Strips and Word Flashcards to accompany the book. - [Floppy The Hero: Sentences and Flashcards](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/downloads/floppy-the-hero-flashcard-and-sentences-downloads/) - Floppy The Hero: Sentences and Flashcards ## Categories - [News & Events](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/category/news-events/) - [Past Events](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/category/past-events/) - [Research](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/category/research/) - Various research findings - [Reading Intervention](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/category/education-programme/reading-intervention/) - [EHCP](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/category/education-health-and-care-plan/) - Consultations, Testimonials and available for annual review’s help - [Highlights](https://downsyndromedevelopment.org.uk/category/slider-posts/) - During 2020 many of our local opportunities became online resources and we were delighted to find this opened-up availability to a much wider audience. 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