Talk On Oral Health & Mgt For Persons With DS – Dr Leong, Dental Surgeon (6:30PM - 8:30PM)
Dr H C Leong Dental Surgeon LLP in collaboration with Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) would like to invite you to a talk on the Dental Health. Dr H C Leong will share on the oral health challenges that people with Down syndrome face:o   Orofacial characteristics of Down syndrome & common dental problems that they experienceo   Medical problems associated with persons Down syndrome which affect their dental healtho   Strategies for coping and maintaining optimal oral health on daily basis

o   Preparing the person with Down syndrome for visits to the dentist.

 

DSA Members: Free; Non-DSA Members: $20.    Seats are limited. 

Please register latest by: Wednesday, 24^th February 2010 

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Baby Massage Workshop (9:45AM - 11:30AM)

Synopsis : Learn the concept and techniques of Infant Massage and how it will help the baby in the growth process and development. This is an intensive workshop that comprise of massage steps, massage oil differentiation (aromatherapy) and many more. 

Parents to bring: (a) babies’ favourite toys (b) waterproof mat  Parents, please note: (a) babies to have their naps before class        (b) babies to be fed at least 30 – 60 mins before class

 

DSA Members only: $55  Seats are limited.

Please register latest by: Monday, 1^st March 2010

Registration Form: (Please complete and return by email)

 

 

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Musical Gathering With Singapore Poly Students 2010 (2:00PM - 6:00PM)

Students from the Singapore Polytechnic Community Services & Cultural Club invites DSA members for a afternoon of fun musical gathering. They will be playing games together with student buddies and there will be an educational workshop on the instruments within the Chinese Orchestra. Members will get a chance to explore and learn to play the various instruments with musicians from Chinese Orchestra.

 

Date: 7 March (Sunday)

Time: 2pm to 6pm (Bus pick-up at Bishan, 1.15pm)

Venue: Singapore Polytechnic (500 Dover Road)

 

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Abbott Family Science Day (9:00AM - 11:30AM)

Abbott Singapore will be celebrating their 40^th Anniversary of working in and serving the community in Singapore. As such, they have a global programme “Abbott Family Science” in which they work with local primary schools to present fun & engaging family science programmes. The programmes encourages active parent engagement and introduces parents and their children to aspects of science and engineering.

 

They would like to invite DSA members to the “Abbott Family Science” programmes as follows,

 

Date: 13 March (Saturday)

Time: 9am to 11.30am (2 way transport provided from Bishan and back, to meet 8am at DSA Bishan)

Venue: Singapore Science Centre (15 Science Centre Road  S609081)

Age Group for persons with Down syndrome: 9 years to 18 years

Capacity: Limited to the first 20 respondents

*Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this event to foster family bonding through science*

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“I Can Do It. Seize Every Opportunity” Sharing By A Parent Apple Wong (9:30AM - 11:30AM)

Do you run out of ideas to motivate your child? Do you sometimes feel like giving up? Or perhaps you may think: can my child take care of himself/herself?Many times, I feel discouraged and am tempted to throw in the towel too. Do you know what keeps me going? It’s my daughter’s progress.  What warms my heart too, is how little Li-Ann encourages herself, “I can do it!” YES! Your child can do it. So can you. Because every opportunity is an opportunity to learn. I hope to share with you video snippets of the activities that I do with Li-Ann - to aid her in her motor development and also to teach her independence, so you can tap on the ideas and help your child reach his/her potential.

 

Don’t underestimate our children. Let’s seize those opportunities! You can do it!

 

About Apple Wong

Apple Wong is married to a very supportive husband, Teoh Chee Meng and they are blessed with three beautiful children, John (10 years old), Rebecca (7 years old) and Li-Ann (5 years old). Little Li-Ann has Down syndrome. Apple home schools all her children.

 

DSA Members: Free; Non-DSA Members: $20. Seats are limited.

Please register latest by: Friday, 5 March 2010 (Registration Form)

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World Down Syndrome Day 2010 (9:00AM - 2:30PM)

 

There is one day every year that we specially set aside time from our busy schedules to commemorate the special people around us and how they have enriched us with their presence by being a part of our lives. That day is World Down Syndrome Day.Celebrated annually, Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) will be holding a charity walk this year on 20^th March 2010. We invite all our members and encourage you to join us in promoting the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in our community.

 

 

We would also like to ask each member to take a pledgecard to raise funds. The funds raised will be channeled towards organizing this Walk and for the Programmes and Services we provide.Come and walk with us, enjoy the Carnival after Walk.  A goodie bag will be given to each participant of the Walk.Your participation and support will help to encourage community involvement between the public and the Down syndrome community and increase understanding about Down syndrome.

 

Step up and stride for Down syndrome! Call Nalla today at 62556112 to register for the Charity Walk and to take a pledgecard.

 

Support Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) and our children.

 

Programme:

9am: Registration, Deposit hearts into school-allotted boxes

9.45am: Welcome, Warm Up/Mass Dance

10.30am: Commencement of Walk

11.30am: Lunch

Stalls Commence Operation (Face Painting, Henna, Awareness Games, Popcorn, Candyfloss, Drinks)

1.00pm: Heart-Collage display and Exhibit

2.00pm: School, DSA & VWO Performances

2.30pm: Close of Event

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Developing Valued Parent Mentor (DVPM) Programme Session 2 (9:00AM - 1:00PM)

Down Syndrome Association (Singapore) (DSA) in collaboration with Rainbow Centre Training and Consultancy will be conducting a parent mentoring programme next year. The main objective of this programme is to develop parents, who are interested to be equipped with the fundamental knowledge and skills, to be more effective parent volunteers/counsellors and support group facilitators.  This programme which consists of 4 sessions, is taught through a series of interactive lectures, case discussions, demonstrations, video screenings, and role play. Some of the main topics will include the following:  

·         Understanding the impact of parenting a child with Down syndrome

·         Understanding myself and how I differ from others

·         Effective communication

·         Effective mentoring 

Details of the sessions are as follows: 

Session	Date	Time
Session 1	Saturday, 27 February 2010	9.00am to 1.00pm
Session 2	Saturday, 27 March 2010	9.00am to 1.00pm
Session 3	Saturday, 10 April 2010	9.00am to 1.00pm
Session 4	Saturday, 17 April 2010	9.00am to 1.00pm

Training Venue:  DSA, Bishan Junction 8, Office Tower, #06-04Please be punctual for all 4 training sessions.

Light refreshments will be provided.  

Parents who have completed this programme would be expected to be part of the DSA parent mentoring group as volunteer parent counsellors to new parents with children with Down syndrome, as well as be facilitators for our family support group activities. We hope that through this programme, interested parents would be better empowered with the fundamental knowledge and skills, to assist and support other parents with children with Down syndrome.     

Who should attend: Parents who are interested to be parent mentors  Closing Date for Registration: 5 February (Friday)

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Citispa Power Women's Run 2010 (6:30AM - 11:30AM)

Citispa will be organising a Citispa Power Women’s Run 2010 with the incorporation of charity element. This run is not only to promote an active and healthy lifestyle but also to raise funds for selected charities. They would like to invite DSA Members to join the runners and invited guests in the leisure run (5km). Details as follows,

 

Date: 28 March 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 6.30am to Noon

Venue: Big Splash @ East Coast Park (902 East Coast Parkway, S449874)

Capacity: Limited to the first 25 respondents

 

Citispa will be sponsoring sporting gears (Eg. running singlets, shorts) for the children who take part in the fun run.

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“An Overview Of Oral-Motor Therapy & Its Impact On Feeding & Speech Production” By ‘Renee Roy Hill, (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

TALKTOOLS® INNOVATIVE THERAPIST INTERNATIONAL (‘TALKTOOLS’)  USA. 

Renee is a speech & language pathologist with 10 years of professional experience. She currently works with Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson at Innovative Therapists International in Tucson, Arizona & is clinical director of SRJ Therapies^TM.  She is responsible for providing therapeutic, assessment & program planning for adults & children with oral-motor, feeding & motor speech deficits. Renee is a lecturer for professional enhancement courses as part of TalkTools_®/ITI’s speaker’s bureau, author of the TalkTools_® Apraxia Kit & co-author of Ice Sticks.  She presents one- & two-day courses on Oral-Motor Therapy techniques, Apraxia & Assessment & Program Plan development & has presented at numerous ASHA state level conventions.  She also provides parent/home interventionist training seminars to implement home-based oral-motor programs.  Renee has been an invited speaker for ASHA (American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association) state conventions.  She has professional affiliations with ASHA, the Arizona, Speech-Language & Hearing Association & the Texas Speech-Language & Hearing Association. Renee holds a Masters of Science Degree in Speech & Language Pathology from the University of Alabama & has received special training in speech/oral-motor/feeding therapy, Apraxia, Sensory Processing disorders, Hanen courses, NDT training, TAMO therapy & PROMPT. 

 

Who should attend the talk  :  Professionals and parents who work and care for individuals with muscle-based articulation problems, feeding challenges and speech delays

DSA Member: $10        Non-DSA member: $20        (Registration Form) 

Date                :           Monday  29^th March 2010

Registration   :           6.30pm

Time               :           7.00pm – 9.00pm  Please be punctual

Venue             :           RSVP Singapore ( Retired & Senior Volunteer Programme),

No 9 Bishan Place, #08-02 Bishan Junction 8, Office Tower, S 579837

 

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