DSV Education Manager, Ro O’Dwyer and DSV Education Consultant, Carolyn Warren discuss their top five tips for families starting a new school year with their son or daughter with Down syndrome.
We’d like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, on whose lands this conversation was recorded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
In this episode DSV Education Manager, Ro O’Dwyer and DSV Education Consultant, Carolyn Warren discuss their top five tips for families starting a new school year with their son or daughter with Down syndrome.
Tune in to hear Ro and Carolyn chat about:
- preparing for a transition, be it a new school or new class
- social stories you can develop to assist your child
- developing a student profile for your child’s new teacher
- how to practice new skills your child will need for the school environment, from taking a jumper on and off to using a combination lock
- and more!
If you have questions after listening to this episode, you can connect with our Education Program team by emailing education@dsav.asn.au or phoning 03 9486 9600.
For further information:
- Learn more about Down Syndrome Victoria’s Education Program
- Visit the Down Syndrome Victoria website
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