Down syndrome
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Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
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Down syndrome Fact Sheet

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Vision Fact Sheet

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Intellectual Disability Fact Sheet

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Hypotonia Fact

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Hearing Fact Sheet

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Executive Function Fact Sheet

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Videos

Co-occurring conditions of Down syndrome and Autism

In this presentation, Caitlin O’Connor from Autism Queensland explores the unique profiles of students with co-occurring autism, intellectual disability and/or Down syndrome in the classroom. You will learn about helpful strategies to support inclusion. 

Supporting Executive Function in the Classroom

This webinar was created by the education team at Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland to support teachers of students with Down syndrome and/or intellectual disability. It is designed to equip teachers with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to identify Executive Function challenges in the classroom and implement simple, high-impact adjustments to boost student engagement.

Executive Functioning Skills

In this presentation, Emma Forward from Forward Psychology provides an in-depth understanding of executive function skills and how they impact learning. She also shares detailed strategies to support executive function challenges in the classroom.

What is Down syndrome

This presentation provides an overview of what Down syndrome is, the common characteristics people with Down syndrome may have and how they may affect the student at school. Denise’s son, Bryden Maindonald, who has Down syndrome, shares his story and talks about his job as a Teacher Aide. 

Language Development for Students with Intellectual Disability and Down Syndrome

In this presentation, Athena Panagopoulos from Language Disorder Australia explains what language is, what a language disorder is, how students with language disorders associated with Down syndrome or other intellectual disabilities may present, and shares classroom strategies to support their learning.

Hypotonia and Fatigue

This webinar was created by the education team at Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland to support teachers of students with Down syndrome and/or intellectual disability. It is designed to give you a clear understanding of hypotonia and fatigue, help you recognise the signs in your students, and, most importantly, share practical strategies that you can implement immediately in your classroom.

Videos: Student and Parent Perspectives

The School Experience

In this video, students and parents from the Down syndrome and intellectual disability community speak openly about their overall school experiences, what has worked well, and the challenges they have faced along the way. The purpose of this video and the other Student and Parent Perspective videos is to encourage schools to reflect on and strengthen inclusive practices. We thank all the students and parents who participated.

Teachers

In this video, students and parents from the Down syndrome and intellectual disability community share their stories about their favourite teachers, the positive impact they have had, and what attributes in a teacher matter most to them. The parents also provide wisdom on what they wish all teachers and school staff knew about teaching a child with Down syndrome and/or intellectual disability.

Learning at school and home

In this video, students with Down syndrome and/or intellectual disability share how they learn to read, how they learn maths, and how their teachers can support their learning in both areas. Parents of these students discuss their children’s experiences with literacy and numeracy and share the strategies that are most effective in supporting their learning.

Podcasts

Safe and Healthy Bodies, Boundaries and Relationships

In this episode, Carly Lassig, Lead Education Consultant at DSIDQ, speaks with Natasha Milner, Education Coordinator, Disability at True Relationships & Reproductive Health. Natasha answers some Frequently Asked Questions from schools about bodies, boundaries, and relationships.

Carly and Natasha also discuss advice and practical strategies for supporting young people with Down syndrome or intellectual disability to learn about puberty, respectful relationships, and sexual health and consent, and to reduce their vulnerability.

This podcast was created with educators in mind. However, many of the messages are also relevant for families and allied health professionals working with young people with Down syndrome or intellectual disability.