Workshop for Parents:
When and how to read to your child

In this workshop, parents learn about selecting books and reading with their young children who have Down syndrome. Topics will include:

• how to select appropriate stories for a young child with Down Syndrome;
• which books are appropriate for what ages;
• how to assess the right book for your own child's needs;
• how to adapt books for use with children with motor and cognitive challenges;
• how to adapt your own reading style to help build your child's language skills.

Audience: Parents of young children with Down syndrome

Presenter: Dr. Thomas Layton. More information about him is available on the "staff" page of this web site

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Cost: This workshop is sponsored by the Extraordinary Learning Foundation. Donations to this nonprofit foundation are welcomed but not required to attend the Workshop (suggested donation: $10). Refreshments will be provided.

Registration: Please call the offices of T & T Communication (919-484-0012) and reserve a space by April 20. The Workshop is limited to 25 parents.