course details

Six week behaviour course for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome (support staff welcome please ask) This course runs over 2 hours a week for 6 weeks. Thursday 28th November, 5th , 12th December 2024, 9th, 16th, 23rd January 2025, 10am to 12pm each day PLACES LIMITED TO 7 FAMILIES (team around a child) The course will cover an overview of the learning profile of a child with Down syndrome looking at how difficult behaviours may develop. Parents will then be encouraged to focus on a specific behaviour they wish to modify and we will develop personal positive behaviour strategies to work on wanted behaviours. Methods to develop self help skills using task analysis will also be taught and each week opportunities will be offered to discuss progress and learn from each other. Support staff working with the child are welcome to come along and be involved in the session in a bid to provide a consistent approach, but please note, this course is primarily for parents. COST: £60 per family/carer/support staff, ie team around a child · It has changed my ability to look and evaluate a situation. · I now feel more confident in how to progress and manage any difficult behaviour I’ve experienced · The behaviour of my child has improved and our relationship as parent/child has become closer · My view and observance of situations and confidence in tackling behaviour/situations will be a long term