Resource Category
School Years
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Health
These Cancer Council resources support parents and carers to improve the HPV vaccination experience for their child with disability.
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Lots of Socks resource for schools
Feb 2024EducationLots of Socks is a Down syndrome awareness and inclusion package for primary school aged children.
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Health
This tool provides information about health screenings for children and adults with Down syndrome.
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Education
This webinar, aimed at educators, gives strategies and ideas to assist in making the transition to and around primary school as smooth as possible.
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Education
This webinar, aimed at educators, gives strategies and ideas to assist in making the transition to and around secondary school as smooth as possible. With access to free downloads, visuals and other considerations.
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Down syndrome and autism
Jul 2020GeneralThis guide discusses autism, getting a diagnosis, and what to be aware of in considering a diagnosis for children and adults with Down syndrome.
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COVID-19
This help sheet offers tips and advice for parents who are supporting their child with Down syndrome to learn at home.
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Understanding Down Syndrome Webinar
May 2020WebinarsThis free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland outlines what Down syndrome is, some medical and physical characteristics, and how these can affect children in an educational setting. We explore tips and recommendations on the best accommodations for some of these needs.
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Transitions Webinar
May 2020WebinarsThis free webinar by Down Syndrome Queensland covers tips and strategies to transitions a smoother experience and overcome challenging behaviours during these times. The webinar covers transitions in everyday life, to formal education, between grades and primary to secondary school.
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Education
The Education Toolkit contains resources for educators, families and people with Down syndrome to promote inclusive education and participation.
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Community and Sport
These resources provide information to support participation in the community for a person with Down syndrome.
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Reading our Way
Apr 2020EducationReading Our Way is a reading program from DSQ that has been designed to teach early reading and word recognition to both children and adults.