Final reminder about June events

The next event in the free online series about Down Syndrome Education International's research will be webcast on Friday 18th June, Sydney time:

Can we improve children's working memory skills? - results of a small training study and next steps, presented by Stephanie Bennett

We have started a pilot to investigate a computer-based memory training programme. Research has shown that this programme benefits other children with working memory delays. These studies should help to identify effective methods for improving working memory skills that are central to many aspects of speech, language and general cognitive abilities. Register to attend...

•  Friday, 18 June 2010 09:00 London BST (18:00 Sydney, 13:30 New Delhi, 11:00 Moscow, 10:00 Paris)
 
These events are scheduled for next week - click on the titles to link to details:

• Healthier Lives - Western Sydney Forum:  Blacktown, Tuesday 22nd June (WSIDSG and NSW CID) 
• Playing to Their Strengths:  a DS NSW workshop for teachers, Newcastle, Friday 25th June 
• Healthy Adulthood: a DS NSW event for parents and carers, Kiama, Friday 25th June 
• Preparing for School: a DS NSW workshop for parents, Newcastle, Saturday 26th June 
• Preparing for School: a DS NSW workshop for parents, Harris Park, Wednesday, 30th June

 And this online lecture for parents will be webcast from Children's Hospital Boston, on 28th June, and then will be available, along with notes, online:

• Allen C Crocker Speaker Series: Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome