Chatterbox Club
Occurs one Saturday morning a month between 9am-12pm!
A family social occasion providing the opportunity for children to meet with others of a similar age for group speech therapy. Sessions are delivered by qualified speech and language therapists who have specialist training in the specific communication needs of people who have Down’s syndrome.
If you do not enroll for the SLT sessions, you are welcome to join us for all the other activities, coffee and a chat. If you would like more information about Chatterbox, email contact@dsmanchester.org.uk
Sing and Sign sessions
- 9.45am - 10.05am - 4’s and under
- 10.10am -10.30am - 4-7’s
- 10.35am -10.55am - 7’s and over
Occupational Therapist sessions
- 10.30am - 11.30am - Parent information session & topic discussions
- 11.30am - 12pm - Drop in time for quick chats and questions
Craft and role play activities: 9.30am - 12pm
Yoga: 11.30am - 12pm
Coffee is served between 9.30am and 12pm
Dates, themes and activities for 2023/24...
September 16th - Let's Talk All About Me
OT Topic - Sensory Processing
October 14th - Let's Talk About Seasons
OT Topic - Gross Motor Development
November 18th - Let's Talk About Pets
OT Topic - Fine Motor Development
December 9th - Let's Talk About Christmas
OT Topic - Sleep
January 13th - Clothes and Fashion
OT Topic - Dressing Skills
February 10th - Cooking and Baking
OT Topic - Feeding
March 9th - Music and Singing
OT Topic - Toileting
April 20th - Things I like to watch
Visit from behaviour specialist
May 11th - Sport
OT Topic - Handwriting
June 15th - Travel and Transport
OT Topic - Hygiene
“It’s nice to come to a group that you feel you can relax with your child and their siblings because they are totally accepted and their challenges are warmly welcomed. The fact that you can have a drink, delicious snacks, share fun with other families plus help your children, do activities, crafts, play with great toys, plus do yoga, signing and also have access to excellent speech therapists is priceless. Finally, having the opportunity to attend training events is invaluable. Supports us in life and has been totally amazing!”
