Just became aware of this - awesome!
The new Ministry of Education website includes a section specifically about students with Down syndrome: http://inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/down-syndrome-and-learning/
Loads of good info, links and resources about what Down syndrome is and specific challenges that may be encountered in the learning environment.
I will go and have a good old browse one day, way too much info to deal with in one sitting, but a very good resource to have.
Well done MOE!
Friday, December 19, 2014
Thursday, December 18, 2014
IDP Tues 16 Dec
This seemed to go very well. Everyone was very positive and Matai appears to have made progress with his goals that Kath had written down.
Of course Jenny prepares a report with all of the details of the meeting and so I won't double up but I would just like to say Thank you to all involved and it was lovely to walk out of the meeting feeling that everyone is invested in our little man and that he is coming along well. We really appreciate all of the input.
Now though everyone needs to go and have a Merry Christmas and not think about children and/or clients until 2015!
Merry Christmas :)
PS - Matai uttered his first 3 word phrase yesterday; 'Daddy, Mia, car', telling me that Dad and Mia were outside playing with the toy car. A nice little milestone to end our year!
Of course Jenny prepares a report with all of the details of the meeting and so I won't double up but I would just like to say Thank you to all involved and it was lovely to walk out of the meeting feeling that everyone is invested in our little man and that he is coming along well. We really appreciate all of the input.
Now though everyone needs to go and have a Merry Christmas and not think about children and/or clients until 2015!
Merry Christmas :)
PS - Matai uttered his first 3 word phrase yesterday; 'Daddy, Mia, car', telling me that Dad and Mia were outside playing with the toy car. A nice little milestone to end our year!
Preschool Bus Trip
Matai loved the bus!!
In the first week of December, Gladstone took the kids to Rowena Jackson to sing carols and on to the McIntyre Christmas house at West Plains Road.
Matai was very surprised (stopped in his tracks) and excited to go on the bus. He loved looking out the window and it was a kick for me to be along and see his interest.
It was also nice to see him get involved with the songs at the rest home because he had opted out at the Christmas party a few nights before.
I am not sure he understood why we were at the house or what the fuss was with the lights etc but he really enjoyed being with everyone and with his mum :)!
Thank you preschool teachers, what a lovely morning!
In the first week of December, Gladstone took the kids to Rowena Jackson to sing carols and on to the McIntyre Christmas house at West Plains Road.
Matai was very surprised (stopped in his tracks) and excited to go on the bus. He loved looking out the window and it was a kick for me to be along and see his interest.
It was also nice to see him get involved with the songs at the rest home because he had opted out at the Christmas party a few nights before.
I am not sure he understood why we were at the house or what the fuss was with the lights etc but he really enjoyed being with everyone and with his mum :)!
Thank you preschool teachers, what a lovely morning!
December (Weekly Speech Goal included)
11 Dec
Hi. It is Christmas, and everything is winding down (or up, depending on which way you look at it)!
Matai finished up with Bridget (speech therapist) yesterday and we feel good to have had a term of consistent sessions and great relationship building. I value Bridget's visits because they give me a chance to sit back,watch Matai and take the time to focus on his speech and language for half an hour. It is also so good to hear about what Bridget notices and what development she spots. Matai has increased his language usage and comprehension in the last 6 months.
Anyway, speech goal from now until Christmas:
SANTA!! Not only will be working on understanding and expression of this word but we will be making a point of introducing the concept of the person! Matai doesn't understand Christmas yet but we'll see what we can do :)
Hi. It is Christmas, and everything is winding down (or up, depending on which way you look at it)!
Matai finished up with Bridget (speech therapist) yesterday and we feel good to have had a term of consistent sessions and great relationship building. I value Bridget's visits because they give me a chance to sit back,watch Matai and take the time to focus on his speech and language for half an hour. It is also so good to hear about what Bridget notices and what development she spots. Matai has increased his language usage and comprehension in the last 6 months.
Anyway, speech goal from now until Christmas:
SANTA!! Not only will be working on understanding and expression of this word but we will be making a point of introducing the concept of the person! Matai doesn't understand Christmas yet but we'll see what we can do :)
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