Testimonials from parents and families
The work of Down Syndrome Education International has an impact on the lives of people
with Down syndrome, and their families, in the UK and around the world.
We provide a range of hands-on services to deliver direct benefits to
babies and children with Down syndrome. Find out more about our early intervention
services...
Feedback on our early intervention services
"[my daughter] has been attending the early intervention sessions at DownsEd
in Portsmouth, which are brilliant and if you can get to them then I really do recommend
them." Parent, UK
"The best speech therapy that [my children] get is 1) being with their peers
and 2) at DownsEd, as I'm lucky enough to live near there and attend their early
development groups." Parent, UK
"We are fortunate in that we live within striking distance of DownsEd and been
attending the centre for fortnightly early development groups since [our daughter]
was about 5 months old. She is now 4 and starts at our village primary school
in September. The input of Sue, Gillian and all the team at the centre has
been invaluable to Alice and to us as a family. The advice they can offer covers
a huge range of subjects - not just speech and reading. For example, when [our daughter]
started at mainstream pre-school aged 2.5, she was one of the few children who knew
how to sit still, listen and take turns - all of which she had been practising at
the Sarah Duffen Centre. I would advise any family with a child with Down syndrome
to contact them and look at what they have to offer - you don't need to live
within driving distance to benefit." Parent, UK
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