The start of the new school year or kindergarten year can be both an exciting time, but also a potentially challenging time, particularly for young people with Down syndrome and/or another intellectual disability, as they adjust to new people, places, activities, and expectations.

This episode features the DSQ Education Team sharing advice for a positive start to the school or kindergarten year, with ten tips for teachers, followed by ten tips for families.

Visit DSQ's Education Services page for more information about the services we provide and how we can support your school or kindergarten.

Email DSQ for details about our upcoming professional development event; DSQ’s Inclusive Unit Planning Workshop for Educators.

Find out more about Down Syndrome Australia’s Education Toolkit that was mentioned in the podcast.

DSQ’s Education Services are proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.

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