Education

Workshops are provided throughout the community at different locations to be accessible to all our families.  Parents, individuals with Down syndrome, community members and professionals can attend most workshops free of charge. Previous topics have included: Employment, Healthy Bodies, Boundaries, Safety, Health and Nutrition for Teens and Adults, Early Intervention Services, Special Education & IEP Planning, Advocating for School-Aged Children, Potty Training, Building Self-Advocacy Skills, Autism & Down syndrome, Financial Planning & Conservatorships, Behavioral Issues, Social Inclusion, Conflict Resolution and Sensory Issues. 

Upcoming workshops can be found under events.

DSAMT provides educational advocacy support to parents of school-aged students.  DSAMT's support includes parent consultations, including document/IEP reviews, and is overseen by our Policy & Advocacy Director, Erin Richardson.  To request support, please complete the Intake Form below.  You will be contacted by a DSAMT staff member within two business days after submission.  

Advocacy Intake Form

DSAMT maintains a collection of books, videos and other resources about Down syndrome available at no cost to our families. Contact DSAMT's Office Manager, Abby Chandler abby@somethingextra.org to ask about availability of a certain item.

The Down Syndrome Specialist Training provides advanced training on Down syndrome and how it can affect the learning process and academic performance. It trains participants on strategies and supports that have been proven to be successful for exceptional learners, especially in an inclusive environment.