14 episodes
The Down Syndrome Victoria Podcast Down Syndrome Victoria
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The latest place to listen to interviews from our community, to learn about topics pertinent to Down syndrome, and to connect with people and initiatives that might support you on your journey.
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Authentic inclusion in education for people with Down syndrome
In this episode we're discussing authentic inclusion in education. DSV's Education Manager, Ro O'Dwyer, and our Advisory Network's Kath Mansour interview the University of Melbourne Faculty of Education team about their research paper, 'Addressing the Divide: Authentic inclusion in education for people with Down syndrome' by Associate Professor Lisa McKay-Brown, Dr Alys Mendus, Dr Catherine Smith, and Dr Matthew Harrison.
We'd like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, on whose lands this conversation was recorded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
Contributors, Associate Professor Lisa McKay-Brown and Dr Catherine Smith, joined Ro and Kath for this discussion.
During this episode Ro, Kath, Lisa and Catherine discuss:
The purpose of the study
The role Down Syndrome Victoria and the Melbourne Disability Institute played in this research
The results of the study including some interesting findings
The kind of education children with Down syndrome might need
And more!
If you have questions after listening to this episode, you can connect with our Education Program team by emailing education@dsav.asn.au or phoning 03 9486 9600.
For further information:
Read the research paper here
Learn about DSV's Education Program
Learn about DSV's upcoming Education Conference, March 2024
Visit the Down Syndrome Victoria website -
Five tips to prepare for a new school year
We'd like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands this podcast was recorded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
In this episode Education Manager, Ro O'Dwyer, and Education Consultant, Carolyn Warren, have a quick and fun discussion about some tips and tricks for families preparing for a new school year with their son or daughter with Down syndrome.
The discussion covers:
preparing for a transition, be it a new school or new class
social stories you can develop to assist your child
developing a student profile for your child's new teacher
how to practice new skills your child will need for the school environment, from taking a jumper on and off to using a combination lock
and more!
You may also like to know that DSV have an Education Program, offering a wide range of services to teachers, schools and parents to support students with Down syndrome. Find out more at https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/vic/services-and-supports/education-support.
To speak directly with the Education Team at Down Syndrome Victoria please email education@dsav.asn.au or phone 03 9486 9600. -
On Fostering Children with Down syndrome
Foster Care Specialist, Jasmine from Fostering Connections
and Foster Carer, Jenny, join us in this episode with our Family Support
Manager Sonia Bonadio to talk about the foster care sector in Victoria, some of the complexities around fostering kids with Down syndrome or other disabilities, and some of the common questions and myths that surround foster care.
We'd like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people, on whose lands this conversation was recorded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
In this episode Foster Care Specialist, Jasmine from Fostering Connections and Foster Carer, Jenny, join our Family Support Manager
Sonia Bonadio to talk about the foster care sector in Victoria, some of the complexities around fostering kids with Down syndrome or other disabilities, and some of the common questions and myths that surround foster care.
We're publishing this episode on Wednesday 13 September to coincide with Foster Care Week 2023, an annual event which celebrates and
raises awareness about foster care across the care services sector and within the wider community. We'll share a link where you can get more details about Foster Care Week below.
In today's episode Jasmine, Jenny and Sonia chat about:
what the foster care sector looks like in Victoria
some of the common trends and questions from the community about foster care
the processes and supports that surround fostering a child
an overview of children with disability in the foster care system
some information about children with Down syndrome in the foster care system
and more, including some stories
If you have questions after listening to this episode, you can connect with our Family Support Manager, Sonia Bonadio, by emailing familysupport@dsav.asn.au or phoning 03 9486 9600.
For further information:
Connect with the team at Fostering Connections
Learn about Foster Care Week 2023
Visit the Down Syndrome Victoria website
To learn more about our podcast and listen to other episodes as they become available, click here.
A big thank you to Jasmine and Jenny for being a part of the DSV Podcast! -
Being a fit, strong and healthy woman with Down syndrome
We'd like to acknowledge both the Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri people, on whose lands this conversation was recorded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
In this episode Down Syndrome Victoria's Advisory Network employee Keziah Glenane interviews Exercise and Sports Scientist, Sarah Dewsbury, about all things women's health.
We're publishing this episode on Monday 4 September to coincide with Women's Health Week 2023, Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people. We'll share a link where you can get more details below.
In today's episode Kez and Sarah chat about:
why it is important for women with Down syndrome to maintain health and fitness
what happens during a work-out with a personal trainer
how the NDIS might be able to support someone with Down syndrome to access a personal trainer
struggles with motivation
metabolism and women with Down syndrome
tips on good foods to eat
and more!
If you'd like to know more for yourself or your loved one with Down syndrome about maintaining health and wellbeing, you can connect with our Adult Support Manager by emailing info@dsav.asn.au or phoning 03 9486 9600.
For further information:
Connect with Sarah via her Instagram page, LA Health Ballarat
Visit the Down Syndrome Victoria website
View the Down Syndrome Federation's Health Resources
Find out more about Women's Health Week 2023
Finally, a big thank you to Kez and Sarah for being a part of the DSV Podcast! -
Co-occurring diagnosis: Down syndrome and Autism, part two.
This is the second episode of our two-part series discussing Down syndrome and Autism. If you haven't caught up on the first episode, you can tune in to our interview with Royal Children’s Hospital, Specialist Autism Team and Trisomy 21 Clinic Paediatrician, Doctor Laura Marco and a parent from our community, Cher Jimenez, HERE.
In this episode of our podcast Down Syndrome Victoria's Family Support Manager, Sonia Bonadio, chats with parent Melissa Jenkinson about:
Her experience of the co-occurring diagnosis of her son, Owen
The path to diagnosis
Family life in regional Victoria
Therapy and what sorts have been useful
Advocating for your child
And more
Whilst this particular episode discusses co-occurring diagnosis with a focus on Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we wish to acknowledge that having a co-occurring diagnosis can include ADHD, OCD and a number of other conditions. The very definition of co-occurring diagnosis is one condition occurring simultaneously with another or others, meaning it is not limited to ASD.
To speak directly with the Family Support Team at Down Syndrome Victoria please email info@dsav.asn.au or phone 03 9486 9600.
For further information:
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Complex Trisomy 21 Clinic
Down Syndrome Victoria
Down syndrome and Autism
Dual Diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism
Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD and Down syndrome
Mental Health and Down syndrome
To learn more about our podcast and listen to other episodes as they become available, click here. -
Co-occurring diagnosis: Down syndrome and Autism, part one.
We'd like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands this podcast was recorded. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
In this episode Down Syndrome Victoria's Family Support Manager Sonia Bonadio interviews Royal Children's Hospital, Specialist Autism Team and Trisomy 21 Clinic Paediatrician, Doctor Laura Marco and a parent from our community, Cher Jimenez, about:
What a co-occurring diagnosis is, within the context of Down syndrome
The process of getting a diagnosis and some of the challenges that may present
How prevalent co-occurring diagnosis is for people with Down syndrome
What signs or characteristics might be an indicator of a co-occurring diagnosis
The experience of learning your child has a co-occurring diagnosis
Advice for parents
This episode is part one of a two-part series.
Whilst this particular podcast discusses co-occurring diagnosis with a focus on Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we wish to
acknowledge that having a co-occurring diagnosis can include ADHD, OCD and a number of other conditions. The very definition of co-occurring diagnosis is
one condition occurring simultaneously with another or others, meaning it is not limited to ASD.
To speak directly with the Family Support Team at Down Syndrome Victoria please email info@dsav.asn.au or phone 03 9486 9600.
For further information:
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Complex Trisomy 21 Clinic
Down Syndrome Victoria
Down syndrome and Autism
Dual Diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism
Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD and Down syndrome
Mental Health and Down syndrome