Practcal Solutions

Ms. Murphy has presented the workshop "Practical Solutions for Educating Students with Down Syndrome" all over the country, to thousands of parents and educators. Designed to help you understand how to successfully engage, instruct and enjoy your student with Down syndrome, this workshop will provide an overview of the specific learning needs characteristic of students with Down syndrome.

This workshop is appropriate for ALL educators, paraprofessionals, medical professionals,
and therapists who interact with students who have Down syndrome. Tips, strategies and
solutions relevant to pre-school through high school will be covered. Attendees will learn:

• How to open the lines of communication
• Behavior modification strategies
• Ways to promote independence
• Alternatives to reward systems
• Environmental factors which promote success
• How to promote friendships
• Effective home/school partnership techniques
• Effective IEP goals
• Health issues affecting learning