Down's Syndrome Scotland

Down's Syndrome Scotland News

Our newsletter comes out every three months. We're always looking for contributions. If there's anything you'd like to see in print, contact us.

Down's Syndrome Scotland News Spring 2008 - Issue 90

In this issue Pandora Summerfield introduces herself to the membership, Rhona Matthews explains more about the Teaching Reading to Teach Talking project and Alison Chalmers tells her experiences of letting go of her daughters hand. We offer our congratulations to Greig Jenkinson on gaining his Queen's Badge and to Eric Ruthven on being awarded an MBE.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Winter 2007 - Issue 89

In this issue there is a review of the recent BBC drama 'Coming Down the Mountain' by Fiona Bruce, an article about weight and diet by Lou Marsden and a spotlight feature on our Ambassador James Withers. We also offer our congratulations to Karen from Kingussie who won a national competition with a stunning photograph.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Autumn 2007 - Issue 88

In this edition we say goobye to Karen Watchman and welcome Rhona Matthews to the team. Karen Garrott guides readers through the benefits and entitlements maze whilst Brenda Hepburn writes about the successes of the Training Team. Trainer, Natasha Connon reports from the 5 Nations Conference in Limerick.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Summer 2007 - Issue 87

This issue includes autism  define autism  awareness, Karen Watchman's dementia  define dementia  research findings and the Mythbuster  define Mythbuster  presentation developed by Brenda Hepburn and the Training Team plus all the regular features.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Spring 2007 - Issue 86

Read about new research into children's vision carried out by The Down's Syndrome Vision Research Unit based at Cardiff University. Also included are the workplan for 2007, an update from Brenda Hepburn about the Training Team and more feedback about the Eastenders storyline.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Winter 2006 - Issue 85

In this issue we have a parent's perspective about the current Eastenders storyline from Caroline Bell, Karen Bain reports on the recent parliamentary event and gives an update about the Children and Young People's Forum.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Autumn 2006 - Issue 84

In this edition you can find out more about Brenda Hepburn, our new training officer and her role. There are articles about planning for the future of an adult with Down's syndrome and friendship and inclusion, plus book reviews, photo gallery and much more...

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Summer 2006 - Issue 83

This issue includes Karen Watchman's presentation in Toronto, an article about circles of support by Karen Bain, photos from the 5 Nations Conference and the open day here at national office plus details of our new publications and much more.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Spring 2006 - Issue 82

This issue includes a report on how to identify hearing problems by Rosemary Gray, Speech and Language therapist, Down's Syndrome Scotland's workplan for 2006 and details of our fundraising events plus news from the branches and more...

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Winter 2005 - Issue 81

Includes the exciting research into speech and language therapy being undertaken by Queen Margaret's University, Edinburgh. There is an article about self-esteem Define self-esteem , details of the just babies calendar and lots of other news.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Autumn 2005 - Issue 80

This issue includes Lynda Russell's report from the National Summer Olympic Games Define National Summer Olympic Games  in Glasgow including an athletes personal account, there is an article about the importance of play for learning and the health focus is on diabetes Define Diabetes .

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Summer 2005 - Issue 79

James Withers reports fron the Scottish Youth Parliament, meet Suzy Charlton, Central Branch Befriending Co-ordinator, Karen Bain discusses difficult behaviour and you can find out about our new publications.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Spring 2005 - Issue 78

Meet our new Ambassadors, James and Paula, who alongside Jackie Baillie MSP, helped to launch our new website and information leaflet. Karen Bain tells us about transition planning. There's also an update about the health focus groups and you can read our workplan to find out what we will be doing in 2005.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Winter 2004 - Issue 77

In this issue there are updates on the Additional Support for Learning Act and a research project on what people with Down's syndrome Define Down's syndrome  want from their doctors. There's also an article on weight watching and we introduce our new health information worker, Lynda Russell. Plus some great first day at school photos.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Autumn 2004 - Issue 76

Read about the new Scottish movie, Afterlife. Plus Karen Bain introduces us to James Withers, a new member of the Scottish Youth Parliament. There's a feature on speech and language therapy Define Speech and language therapy  by Galina.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Summer 2004 - Issue 75

Meet Down's Syndrome Scotland's executive committee in this issue. Hear all about this year's Down's Syndrome Awareness Week. Karen Bain explains direct payments for children.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Spring 2004 - Issue 74

This issue looks at our work plan for 2004. Lou Marsden, Health Information Officer, updates us on her health focus groups, while Karen Bain, Children's Worker, updates us on her consultations with children and young people.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Winter 2003 - Issue 73

This issue gives information on the Family Fund - a grants and information service for families. There's a siblings define Sibling  feature by Karen Bain and Lou Marsden updates us on her health information work. You can see the photo gallery from our very successful AGM and conference held in October.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Autumn 2003 - Issue 72

In this issue there's a feature on 'Talking About Difficult Issues' by Lou Marsden including some useful resources. Karen Watchman considers the issues for professionals and service providers concerning adults with Down's syndrome and dementia Define Dementia . There's also a review on a new Down's syndrome and Dementia resource pack aimed at carers, staff and professionals. And we follow Karen Bain, Children's Worker, as she spends a week with the Down's Syndrome Educational Trust.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Summer 2003 - Issue 71

In this issue Karen Bain gives tips on preparing for a review meeting. Lou Marsden gives an update on direct payments. There's branch news as well as news from the national office including new resources. Information on new legislation about flexible working arrangements, and an update on the 'The same as You' leadership programme from the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities.

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Down's Syndrome Scotland News Spring 2003 - Issue 70

This issue brings news of Down's Syndrome Scotland's 2003 work plan. Karen Bain, Down's Syndrome Scotland's Children's Worker, looks at the Scottish Executive's draft education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Bill. Also, details of the Inclusion in Secondary School's Scottish conference where you can see the launch of a training pack for staff in mainstream schools to promote inclusion.

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