SHINE21
York
For the public benefit to relieve the needs of parents, carers and families of children with Down Syndrome by providing information, support and services designed to ensure they have adequate information and emotional support once they receive a diagnosis of Down Syndrome, in particular but not exclusively by: Running early intervention sessions. * Providing stay and play sessions to allow the children to interact and parents/carers to have an opportunity to practice the activities set by therapists. * Providing training sessions in areas such as Makaton, access to financial benefits and hygiene. *Providing a resources library to ensure the children have access to vital resources to aid their development. * Raising awareness of Down Syndrome and working closely with local hospitals to ensure professionals have up to date facts on the condition and can signpost parents/carers to appropriate information and support.
Shine21 was formed in 2020 in response to two family's struggles to access meaningful support for their young children with Down Syndrome. Having first-hand experience of the gap that existed locally, they wished to ensure that future families receiving a Down Syndrome diagnosis would feel more supported and have easy access to relevant information and evidence-based, tailored therapy and support to give their child the best start in life.
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