Pre School Training – Early Reading and the Use of Print

This course is suitable for parents, nursery staff, and pre-school practitioners working with babies and children with Down syndrome aged 0–5 years. The session will explore the very specific learning profile associated with Down syndrome, highlighting both strengths and areas where additional support may be needed in the early years.

It will focus on the role of print in early development, how it plays to visual strengths, supports memory and the positive impact it can have on supporting speech, language, and communication, as well as beginning to introduce early literacy skills.

We will look at how to:

• Understand the speech and language profile for children with Down syndrome
• Support the learning of vocabulary and language using visuals and print
• Develop a sight word vocabulary and how to use this to extend sentences

A practical and supportive session designed to build confidence in promoting speech and language development and early reading skills across home and early years settings.