Welcome to the noticeboard. Here you can find news, announcements, and details of upcoming webinars, previous webinars, therapy sessions and events.
You will need to register with the clinic if you would like to attend any of the events or session, so will need to submit a referral form for your child. Once we've received and processed the form we will give you access to the webinars and sessions.
If you've submitted a form and have already received a confirmation email from Lejeune Clinic admin, please contact us at sessions@lejeuneclinic.com to book any of the sessions.
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“Thanks to the Lejeune Clinic, this important publication will be open access to all! “
It is so important that all children with Down Syndrome are given the support they need to live happy and healthy lives.
We wanted to ensure all Health Visitors have access to the latest information about any additional support that children with Down Syndrome can benefit from.We are therefore delighted to partner with the Institute of Health Visiting to make “Good Practice Points” with the latest advice and information available to all.
Please follow this link to find out more:
Institute of Health Visitors
Next Sessions:
Date: Saturday 18th May
Duration: 45 minutes per Session
Cost: £40 per Session
*Baby Sessions £25 per Session
10.00am: EIG Session: 6-10 years
11.00am: Baby Session: 0-2 years*
12.00pm: Tinkers: 3-6 years
1.00pm: Tots: 2-3 years
The small group sessions and are led by a specialist Early Years Speech & Language Therapist. The aim of the sessions is to develop the children’s skills collaboratively with parents in a multi-disciplinary way. We are able to work on a range of areas including: attention and listening, speech, social communication and behaviour using practical activities that can be carried out at home too.
The sessions follow a similar format each time to enable children to build up understanding of routine and expectations for activities.
A total communication approach is used throughout the sessions including using visual supports with symbols and makaton signs.
These sessions are a great way to meet other families with children with Down syndrome.
Families can apply for a place to these sessions and they will be matched up into a group when a place is available.
Groups Range from 2-11 years
Cost £40 per session
Duration: 45 minutes
Next Session:
Date: Saturday 9th March
Time: 11am
Suitable 0-2 years
Cost £25 per session
Duration: 45 minutes
These small group sessions focus of modelling parent/ child interaction strategies to target early communication development. Our specialist therapists give practical advice and therapy tips that can be built into your baby’s everyday life. The sessions are an opportunity to ask any questions and are a great way to meet other families with children with Down syndrome.
Families can book a place at each session if there are available spaces.
Early Intervention Therapy for Babies & Toddlers
Next Sessions:
Friday 19th April: 10am
Saturday 20th April: 10am
Subsidised Cost: £10 per Session
Duration: 50 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 Specialist Speech and Language therapist, parents learn how to implement parent / child strategies into their child's everyday routines to support their communication and development as well as feeding and drinking advice.
The sessions are in small groups and give each family an opportunity to ask questions and pick up useful advice and tips. The groups are also a great way to meet other parents and to share experiences.
Suitable for infants from Birth until 2 years old.
Early Intervention Therapy Sessions
Next Sessions:
Friday 19th April
11am: 2-4 years
12pm: 4-6 years
Saturday 20th April
11am: 2-4 years
12pm: 4-6 years
Subsidised Cost per Session: £10 - Limited places available
Duration: 50 Minutes
These sessions are a great opportunity to learn how you can pracrically support your child's speech and language development.
Learn therapy strategies to incorporate into your child's everyday activites and learn how to implement a plan suitable for their individual needs to help you to support their progress.
The sessions are run by a highly experienced specialist Speech & Language Therapist and have a planned therapy focus each time.
All parents contribute to the session and have the opportunity to talk about their child's progress. The therapist gives advice and can problem solve together for any difficulties or concerns that parents may have.
The sessions focus on evidence based parent/ child intervention strategies that can be woven into the children's everyday activities.
Suitable for Children from 2.5 yrs to 5 yrs.
