Northern Ireland
New parent day
Saturday 1 June 2024 | 10.00am – 5.30pm | £80
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED – we’ll update you with more information as soon as possible
The day is an opportunity for new parents to meet with other parents in a relaxed and informal atmosphere and also to find out lots of information. The event is for adults only.
There will be speakers on physiotherapy, speech therapy, behaviour and Makaton. You’ll find the full agenda below.
We will provide tea and coffee on arrival, mid-morning break plus lunch of soup and sandwiches.
If there is any issue regarding payment please contact our team Donna or Fiona on the emails below.
Agenda
9.30-10am – Arrival, coffee and tea
10am-12noon – Welcome and Introductions – the experience so far and looking forward to the future
Dr Holly Greer and Dr Maggie McGurgan Consultant Psychiatrists in Learning Disabilities
12noon-1pm – Lunch
1-2pm – Speech and language
Gwendolina Toner, Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
2-3pm – Coffee
3-4.30pm – Behaviour
Dr Stephen Gallagher, Behaviour Analyst
4.30-5.30pm – Physiotherapy
Cara Ramsey, Physiotherapist
If you are interested in attending, please email either:
- Donna Lynch donna.lynch@downs-syndrome.org.uk
- Fiona Wilson fiona.wilson@downs-syndrome.org.uk