Author Archives: downssyndromeassociation

Our Megan

Posted on June 4, 2015 by downssyndromeassociation

     Recent pictures taken in 2014 when Megan was 14/15 years old When I look at our Megan these days most of the time I see a happy, smiley fifteen year old girl content in herself.  She loves to … Continue reading →

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Paul Isaacs Presentation at the DSA April 2015

Posted on May 7, 2015 by downssyndromeassociation

Paul Issacs (Autism Oxford) Parents told us at previous ASC/DS meetings for families they would really like to hear from someone about what it is like to live with autism, so we arranged for Paul Isaacs (Autism Oxford) to visit … Continue reading →

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Autism spectrum condition, complex needs and visual resources

Posted on April 24, 2015 by downssyndromeassociation

Originally posted on Down's Syndrome Association:
By Gillian Bird, DSA Training Services Manager Autism spectrum condition  Thank you to the support groups who helped to advertise the ‘Understanding dual diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and autism spectrum condition’ training days…

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Ava

Posted on March 16, 2015 by downssyndromeassociation

    Ava is 12 years old and has Down’s syndrome and an Autistic spectrum condition. She is in year 7 at a mainstream high school. Last month my husband and I sat in a quiet office in a CAMHS building (Children … Continue reading →

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New Blog for Families

Posted on February 2, 2015 by downssyndromeassociation

    Welcome to the new Blog spot for families with a member with dual diagnosis Autism Spectrum Condition/Down’s syndrome (ASC/DS) There will be a new blog piece every month. This is your blog so if you have ideas for, … Continue reading →

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