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We Stand Together E Tū Tāngata

“We have had a great month celebrating our theme ‘We Stand Together’ for Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Thank you to all our families who have shared their stories with us. Take time to enjoy this video which celebrates the togetherness of our Auckland Down syndrome community.”

Useful resources for dealing with grief.

Many of you may be feeling grief, sadness and distress following the the tragic loss of Lena Harrap. We have gathered many resources that may help you at this time.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE ADSA

A gift - from us to you For our members with children aged from 0 to…

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OUTLOOK NEWSLETTER

View online now» For those members and supporters who receive a printed copy of Outlook, the…

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SUCCESS IN SCHOOL COURSE

MARCH COURSE BOOKINGS OPEN 7 & 8 MARCH 2022 We present our “Success in School: helping…

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FUNFEST VIP DAY 2022

Date TBC at the Vodafone Events Centre - 2022 Keep an eye out for free tickets…

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EDUCATION GUIDELINES LAUNCH

Down Syndrome International (DSi) is delighted to announce the publication of the International Guidelines for the…

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RAFFLE PRIZES 2021

We hold a raffle every year as part of our World Down Syndrome Day fundraising. Check…

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Welcome!

We are here to help families and carers at all stages. You may have a new baby, or care for an adult with Down syndrome.

Free membership

Find out the benefits of becoming a member of our organisation.

Support through all life stages

Information to help with your child’s education and learning from birth onwards.

Meet other families

Join a new baby support group, a coffee group or a social club.

Become a member today

The ADSA a family/whanāu support organisation. We provide information and support for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Success in School: helping children who learn differently

This bi-annual course is for:

SENCO’s, teachers and teacher aides
specialist staff
occupational therapists, and
parent educators

Course presenters

See below some of the speakers in two-day course - held twice every year. Additionally, for full bio's on all our course presenters, visit the 'Presenter Profiles' page.

Jude has a background in primary teaching, teacher education and disability research. She has worked as a lecturer in Education at Otago University and as a Senior Researcher at the Donald Beasley Institute in Dunedin undertaking research in teaching, learning and disability.

Dr Jude McArthur Speaking on 'Inclusion'

Sally is a speech-language therapist who is passionate about communication and literacy for children with complex communication and learning needs. She teaches the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) course and coordinates the postgraduate program at Massey University.

Dr Sally Clendon Speaking on 'Literacy and how to use the curriculum'

Fiona is a speech-language therapist who completed her Bachelors degree in speech-language therapy in New Zealand, receiving a research scholarship to investigate the relationship between speech and feeding difficulties. Fiona then worked in the UK in special schools and child development teams

Fiona Kenworthy Speaking on 'Using visuals to assist children in accessing the curriculum'

Course participant feedback: “It was such an incredible day, I learnt so much! My brain is so full so I am heading home shortly to unpack it all and get ready for another full day tomorrow.”