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.
Our training workshops aim to provide parents with information about practical strategies
to help their children based on the latest research evidence.
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"My family and I had the great privilege of hearing Sue Buckley speak at the
NDSC Conference in CA. WOW! A HUGE thank you to your organization for
all you do." Parent, USA
"Very informative. Have taken on board many new ideas. Very encouraging and
makes me feel very positive about the future." Parent, UK
"Excellent day. Excellent content and delivery. Provides inspiration and motivation."
Parent, UK
"Just returned from a fantastic Downsed conference held in Buxton today &
feel totally empowered & full of ideas to assist [my daughter's] development…you
really see what Early Intervention & the right knowledge, correctly applied,
can do for our kids…after today I feel so much better equipped to help [my daughter's]
pre-school & subsequently her school, to understand how to treat [her] &
how to make the curriculum more accessible to her." Parent, UK
"Thank you very much. A very inspiring, much needed day. All the talks were
very relevant and it was excellent to benefit from your years of experience and
research. Everyone highly approachable which made it easy to ask questions and added
to a very relaxed atmosphere." Parent, UK
"Such a helpful day, thank you! Lots of information to take on board and digest,
all will be very relevant to me supporting my family." Parent, UK
"Excellent seminar! Very informative and inspiring. Gives me lots of hope!"
Parent, UK
"I found this workshop most useful, informative and overall excellent." Parent,
UK
"Thank you, fantastically useful day!...Lots of ideas for games and activities,
very practical." Parent, UK
"Excellent day - it's motivated me greatly. Thanks for your expertise."
Parent, UK
"As a parent, today was extremely useful…very positive / useful practical evidence…very
good opportunity to mix with other parents." Parent, UK
"A great day – very, very informative and uplifting." Parent, UK
"A brilliant day; buzzing with ideas to take back. Assured that I'm already
doing lots of things right." Parent, UK
"...an excellent day, brilliantly delivered." Parent, UK
"Overall v. good…Useful specific advice and techniques to go forward with learning,
development and PLAY!" Parent, UK
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