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Upcoming Workshops for Parents of Kid with Ds!

Posted Jul 20 2011 11:00am
If you live in Middle Tennessee and have a child with Down syndrome age 3 to 5, check out this awesome set of seminars coming up in Nashville to prepare you (and your child) for Kindergarten! Please take advantage of this amazing opportunity to become educated about the process and give your child the best start possible on their educational path!! 

Smart Start - Getting Ready for KindergartenSession 1 - Wednesday, September 28, 6pm
One of the best gifts you can give your child is a great foundation before going off to kindergarten. DSAMT invites you to attend our newest program Smart Start, a series of sessions which will help you better understand what successful students with Down syndrome have in common.
This series of 4 workshops will help you send your child with Down syndrome off to the first day of kindergarten with excitement, instead of anxiety. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about local resources, and to meet other parents whose children are also preparing to enter kindergarten. This program is especially for parents of children ages 3-5 who have Down syndrome.
Session 1: Student ReadinessWednesday, Sept. 28, 6pm-8pm
  •  Potty training
  •  High expectations
  •  Insistence on compliance
  •  Following rules and directions
  •  Jobs around the house
  •  Handling schedule changes
Session 2: Parent / School RelationsWednesday, January 25, 6pm-8pm
  •  Communicating effectively
  •  Common mistakes
  •  Addressing concerns
  •  Paraprofessionals
  •  What teachers need to know
Session 3: Placements & IEPsWednesday, March 28, 6pm-8pm
  •  State assessments
  •  IQ testing
  •  Inclusion, mainstreaming and self-contained classrooms
  •  Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  •  Creating IEP goals
Session 4: Fostering FriendshipsWednesday, May 23, 6pm-8pm
  •  Social skills for success
  •  Creating social opportunities
  •  Successful play dates
  •  Extra-curricular and community activities
  •  Peer presentations

All sessions will be held at the DSAMT offices inside Westminster Presbyterian Church. Dinner and childcare will be provided for those who register in advance for sessions. Registration for childcare is required no later than one week prior to sessions, and childcare space is limited. For registration forms and more information about the Smart Start program, contact DSAMT at 615.386.9002 or email dsamt@bellsouth.net .
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