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DSC Seminar Schedule for 2011
Take a look at our new schedule of information/training seminars for 2011
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The Swish Mini Phone
The Swish Mini Phone is designed for persons with Down Syndrome. The Swish Mini Phone is the smallest ... More
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Saturday Group Speech Sessions
Barbara Hallahan - Speech & Language Pathologist - will be doing weekly small group speech therapy in the ... More
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Laughternoon Christmas Lunch
Laughternoon 2011 - Another Successful Lunch in aid of Down Syndrome CentreWe would just like to express our ... More
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My Kids Time Charity of the Year Nominations
We have been nominated by My Kids Time for Charity of the year and we need as many ... More
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Laughternoon 2011
It’s that time of year again folks when all of us here in Down Syndrome Centre are gearing ... More
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Jackie O'Donohoe Memorial Golf Classic
Jackie O’Donohoe (RIP) was a wonderful supporter of this charity since it’s infancy. She wrote the book It’s ... More
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Workshop for Toddlers
This is a follow on from the highly successful Early Intervention for Babies Workshop, which addresses the next ... More
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General Information Evening for Parents
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PARENTS EVENING HAS HAD TO BE POSTPONED AND WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 5TH ... More
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An Appreciation
We wish to advise to all our supporters that our former CEO, Sheila Campbell, of Campbell PR has ... More
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Calling all foodies!!
The next Dining to Donate evening will take place in Alexis, Dunlaoghaire, on Monday 29th August. Once again, ... More
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The First Steps to Improving a Child's Drooling
For many parents of children with special needs, drooling is a common yet difficult issue to address. When ... More
Advisor: Natan Gendelman
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How the 2012 Budget has Impacted Parents
How the 2012 Budget has Impacted ParentsLet’s start with some good news; Domiciliary Care Allowance, Respite Care Grant, ... More
Advisor: Allan Cuthbert
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Mealtimes
Mealtimes Establish a routineFrom an early age, infants and young children learn about food and eating by observation. ... More
Advisor: Ann Wheeler
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Making Christmas Less Stressful for your Toddler/Preschooler
Making Christmas Less Stressful For Your Toddler/ PreschoolerChristmas can be a very difficult time for many young children. ... More
Advisor: Ann Wheeler
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Why can't I treat just one aspect of my child's condition?
What can't I treat just one aspect of my child's condition?Whether a child has Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ... More
Advisor: Natan Gendelman
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Who Should Claim Carer's Allowance?
Who Should Claim Carer's Allowance? Carer’s Allowance is a payment for those who are looking after a child ... More
Advisor: Allan Cuthbert
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Domiciliary Care Allowance - The Facts
The starting point for all entitlements is Domiciliary Care Allowance. This is a monthly payment for the benefit ... More
Advisor: Allan Cuthbert
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What are the risks of giving my child a G-tube?
For many parents of children with special needs, difficulties in swallowing and moving the mouth can often be ... More
Advisor: Natan Gendelman
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Preparing Children for Trick or Treating
Dressing up to go trick or treating can be exciting for children but it can also be overwhelming. ... More
Advisor: Ann Wheeler
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Four Steps Forward and One Step Back……
Only last week I was bragging to my mother that Allie has really matured this year. She is ... More
Advisor: Ann Wheeler
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Introducing Scissors
Using scissors is a fun activity that requires children to use both hands together. It also requires eye-hand ... More
Advisor: Ann Wheeler
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