Join Down Syndrome Australia for a 90-minute webinar on Down syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) led by Psychiatrist Dr Cathy Franklin.
Who is this webinar for?
- Parents of young people with Down syndrome
- Brothers and sisters (siblings)
- Supporters and carers of young people with Down syndrome
Date
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
6:30 – 8pm AEDT
Location
Online via Zoom (with Auslan interpreting and live captioning provided).
A recording will be available after the session.
About the event
Health • Medical
Join Down Syndrome Australia for a 90-minute webinar on Down syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) led by Psychiatrist Dr Cathy Franklin.
Join us to learn about:
- What Down syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) is
- What regression (loss of skills) can look like in young people with Down syndrome
- How doctors diagnose DSRD
- What treatment options are available
To Register
Register online here.
Presenters

Dr Cathy Franklin
Dr Cathy Franklin is Director of the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health. A psychiatrist and researcher, she specialises in DSRD and leads Australia’s first adult Down syndrome clinic. Cathy has contributed to major national initiatives in intellectual disability health, developed innovative training programs and regularly presents internationally.