Welcome to the Auckland Down Syndrome Association - Auckland Down Syndrome Association

The Auckland Down Syndrome Association is a not-for-profit, membership-based association seeking to represent the needs and views of people in Auckland with Down syndrome and their families.

The Education Review Office has recently issued a report - Including Students With High Needs.

This is of great interest to us as an organisation and as individual families. We encourage you to read it and respond to ERO.

To read this review click here.

To read the self-evaluation questions for schools click here

To read Education indicators click here

To read questions for parents/caregivers to ask when looking for a school click here

To download a feedback form click here

There are many courses for families and educators, please scroll down for a summary and links to further information.

Crafting a Future 2010

You are invited to an inspiring weekend for families with a disabled family member who are seeking strategies for a better life. More...

Success in School courses for educators and parents- Highly recommended!

2 August School years 0-3

6 August School years 7-12

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IHC Positive Behaviour Seminars-Invitation to Family/Whanau

IHC Programmes would like to invite the family and whanau of children and young people with behavioural issues and an intellectual disability to attend a Positive Behaviour Support Seminar. The Seminar is provided free-of-charge by IHC. More...

2010 Series 2 Transition Seminars for secondary SENCO's and Parents

With Taikura Trust and Ministry of Social Development. More...

Strengthening Step Families- Support for North Shore parents In Blended families More...

Well-being Seminar and workshop 26 August

Essential professional development for those working with students with disabilities. More...

New Zealand Down Syndrome Association Forum- Auckland 10-12 September

Highly recommended!

Members and the public are welcome to attend all of the Saturday programme. Speakers from international and national agencies, areas of expertise and educators have been invited to inspire and pass on their knowledge along with practical workshops. More...

eReadingPro and Resources Seminar and Workshop 14 September

Denise McDonald is presenting a morning workshop on her successful reading programme for parents and educators. This programme is aimed at all ages.To download a flyer click here. For more info Parents click here. Professionals click here