20th January 2025, 1.30pm
Learning to Read for Children with Down syndrome
Online for professionals
This workshop is organised and run by 21 Plus. This learning to reading workshop is suitable for all staff involved in teaching and supporting pupils with Down syndrome in both mainstream and special educational settings at primary level. It is relevant to speech therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals involved in planning and managing input to schools.
The workshop will be delivered online. The workshop will last for approximately one hour, with 30 minutes for questions.
Our speaker is from 21 Plus – Nicky Williams will lead the session. Nicky, alongside her colleague, runs the 21 Plus school support service as well as running the Talk Time and Talk About groups.
There is no fee to attend this workshop due to some funding we have received.
Schedule
These workshops will cover:
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Why reading is so important
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Pre-reading activities
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Is my child ready to read
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How to teach reading – a step by step guide
- Comprehension
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Questions