Welcome to The Lejeune Clinic
Early Intervention Sessions for babies and children with Down syndrome
The Lejeune Clinic runs Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Support for
Babies & Children with Down syndrome
Our Clinics focus on developing the child’s language and communication as well as their physical development. Our sessions provide interventions with practical advice and recommendations for parents and carers on how they can help their child with their next stage of development together with practical skills and activities which can be incorporated into their everyday lives.
These combined interventions are proven to have excellent outcomes for the children and enables parents to learn more about their child’s T21 condition and learn how they can practically support them and give them the best start in life.
We run a variety of sessions including :-
Face to Face Sessions, Parent Training Webinars, Online Early Intervention Therapy Support Sessions, One to One Teletherapy Sessions.
All our Clinics combine practical therapy with observations, advice and discussion.
We offer subsidised rates for all our sessions so that all families can attend. We aim to supplement NHS therapy services.
Any family on low income or struggle with the costs may contact us for further support with session costs.
Parent Training Webinars:
We run a range of online parent training Webinars.
Past webinar recordings are available by request and a list of these is in our Members Section.
Enquiries@lejeuneclinic.com
WEBINARS
NEXT PARENT TRAINING SESSION
Supporting
Early Language
Development
For children with Down syndrome
As a parent there is so much you can do to help your chid's language development in everyday routines.
In this webinar you will learn specific research-based parent/child strategies to support your child's social communication skills and language development whist having fun together.
Wednesday 8th March
at 8pm
Led by Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Jenn Warwick
Suitable for parents of children from birth to 5 years old.
(any age child can still apply)
The webinar consists of a 50 minute Talk
followed by a valuable Q&A opportunity
Cost: £10
Includes Recording & Notes.
Please note new families will need to complete our referral form to attend our sessions or recieve webinar recordings. Once we have processed the form, we will send a confirmation email and you will be able to apply for any of our webinars or therapy sessions. We will also keep you informed on our future events too.
If you have any questions contact us at:
Enquiries@lejeuneclinic.com
New families are very welcome!
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Previous Parent Support Webinars
(Recordings & notes now available)
E.H.C.P.'s Explained
This webinar addresses all the important information that parents need to know at the Needs Assessment Application Stage for Education Health Care Plan's (EHCP) and includes tips, insights and advice for managing the process once an EHCP has been agreed by the LA.
The webinar is suitable for parents at any stage of the EHCP process.
Led by Specialist Independent Educational Consultant
Faye Aspill
Faye has spent many years working with families who require an EHCP. Her experience of working with a broad range of diagnosed special educational needs and many different LA’s across the UK means she is able to offer sound advice about each stage of the process.
The webinar consists of a 50 minute Talk
followed by parent's questions
Cost: £10
For Recording & Notes.
Please note new families will need to complete our referral form to attend our sessions or recieve webinar recordings. Once we have processed the form, we will send a confirmation email and you will be able to apply for any of our webinars or therapy sessions. We will also keep you informed on our future events too.
If you have any questions contact us at:
Enquiries@lejeuneclinic.com
New families are very welcome!
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Understanding & Supporting Behaviour
for children with Down syndrome
Led by Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Jenn Warwick
Behaviour is often linked with communication and this session will
explore the potential triggers and give strategies and advice
to help to support children with communication needs.
Suitable for children of all ages.
Occupational Therapy Support
All Things Fine Motor!
Led by Occupational Therapist
Ann-Marie Baker
From grasp patterns to dexterity skills to handwriting.
This workshop explores fun and interesting ways to promote
development, independence and hand strength.
Covering proprioception and the need to be body aware prior to starting a fine motor activity.
The session touches on a variety of deep-pressure play positions to target this area, specifically for younger and school age children.
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This workshop provides ideas and activities for parents and carers to practice with their children
both at home and in their school or nursery.
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Speech & Language Therapy Support
Understanding Speech Development
This session focuses on the development of speech sounds and speech related needs
for children with Down syndrome:
Covering the different types of speech disorders including dyspraxia and stammering,
and Supporting Clear Speech at different ages and stages.
Suitable for parents of any age children.
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In person Clinic sessions are held at the London Children’s Practice, Sloane Square.
Next session: Saturday 24th March at 10am & 12 noon
The small group sessions and are led by a specialist Speech & Language Therapist. The aim of the sessions is to develop the... 
In person group sessions are held at the London Children’s Practice, Sloane Square. 
Online Baby & Toddler SALT Sessions
Saturday 11th March at 10am & 11am
Cost: £10
Duration: 60 minutes - Limited Places
Our bespoke online parent advice sessions are an ideal way to learn how you can support your child's early development.
Led by a... 
Online Parent S.A.L.T. Support
Saturday 11th March at 9am
Cost: £10 - Limited Places
Duration: 60 Minutes
These sessions are a great opportunity to learn how you can continue to support your child's speech and language development.
Find out therapy strategies... 
Online Physical Development Advice Session for Pre-walkers:
Paediatric Physiotherapist Stephanie Wheen
Next Date: To be announced.
Please contact us if you are interested in attending this session.
Cost: £20
Duration: Approximatly 1.5 hours
For...
“...A great source of intensive and tailored advice on both learning development and physical development. Great practical advice, useful materials to use at home and ideas for how to continue development.”
Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) are proven to have hugely beneficial effects on the progress and development of children with Down syndrome. Our targeted sessions are run by specialist therapists and parents are invited to join the sessions to learn about the practical activities that can be incorporated into their child’s everyday life.
Funding
The valuable service we provide is heavily subsidised for families and we survive purely from financial donations and fundraising from the generosity of our supporters. If you can help by donating to the charity or by organising a fundraising event, please contact us using the email address below.
For online donations please use Paypal or to set up a standing order use the Pink Give as you Live button.
All donations are hugely appreciated and directly support our precious children with Down syndrome.
Contact Us at Funding@lejeuneclinic.com
Most of our referrals are via this website, our Facebook page or word of mouth. If you know a family who might benefit from our services, please let them know about us.
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