31/08/2026
🏫 👕👟 Back to school self care tips 🏫 👕👟
Looking for some tips to make self-care tasks a little easier - share the link with your education teams too!
As we head back to school this week, we’re looking at ways to ease the transition 🧡
Supporting pupils with Down syndrome to develop self‑care skills can make a real difference to their confidence and comfort, which in turn, promotes participation throughout the school day 💛
In our blog post, specialist Occupational Therapist Ashleigh Dick outlines practical ideas teachers can implement in the classroom to help pupils build independence.
Be sure to share this with your child’s teacher:
https://downsyndromeuk.co.uk/blog/self-care-down-syndrome-primary/ 💚
📷 A young girl in school uniform sits in a wheelchair. There are sensory toys in the background and a black Labrador support dog in front of her.
Starting school, school transition, Down syndrome, classroom tips, life skills
