My Experience of Speech and language therapy as a person with Down Syndrome Cathal Griffin
About Me Where I live My Family
My Life Now Work Football Swimming Basketball My Family and Friends
Education Primary School - Glenbeigh National School Secondary School - Intermediate School Killorglin Third Level - Latch On/MOTE in Tralee IT - Contemporary Living Skills at UCC
Speech Therapy Johannsen Programme Down Syndrome Kerry HSE Speech Therapy
My Suggestions for Parents Early Sounds Lámh Take advice from therapists Do homework Speak clearly Use eye contact
My Suggestions for Therapists Know me and my interests Know my parents Know the learning profile of people with Down syndrome
My Suggestions for Teachers Work on my interests Take advice from Speech Therapists Use that advice daily Know the learning profile of people with Down syndrome
Conclusion I love to talk with people. I love to communicate with others. I am lucky that I can do both. I am also able to understand my friends with Down syndrome who are unable to speak clearly.
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