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See and Learn First Sentences packs now available to order

See and Learn First Sentences - the fourth step in the popular See and Learn Language and Reading programme - is available to order now for shipping in early September 2010. Initial stocks will be limited, so please order early to ensure availability. Read more...

Book now for October Dublin education conference

The Down Syndrome Education Conference being held in Dublin, Ireland later this year is filling up fast. Discounts are still available on delegate fees - through until 10 September. Ideally located for families and professionals from across Ireland, the UK and Europe our conferences offer the latest evidence-based information and guidance. Read more...

Work starts on See and Learn Speech

Work is underway to develop the first two steps in the See and Learn Speech programme – thanks to a generous grant from The Freemason's Grand Charity in the UK. See and Learn Speech is designed to help develop speech clarity for children with Down syndrome from an early age. Read more...

DownsEd delivers first bespoke training event by web and teleconference

Earlier this week, Down Syndrome Education International delivered its first major bespoke training event via web and teleconference. The two-day event included live presentations from practitioners and researchers at the charity's UK research and education centre to participants in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Read more...

DownsEd launches new teleconsulting and training services

Building on the success of our online training courses and advice sessions, Down Syndrome Education International is launching new teleconsulting services. These offer a new way for us to offer services direct to clients via telephone and Internet videoconferencing. They enable parents, educators, therapists, support groups and nonprofits around the world to obtain expert guidance and advice from DownsEd experts without travel costs. Read more...

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