Health & wellbeing
Caring for a child with Down's syndrome
Down’s syndrome is a lifelong condition, which is caused by a genetic abnormality. People are born with this condition and it can affect their lives in different ways. Many of them share physical characteristics. They also have some level of learning disability, although this could range from mild to severe.
What you will learn
- The main characteristics of the syndrome, and its causes.
- The associated conditions.
- How to talk about Down’s syndrome.
- How you can support a child with Down’s syndrome.
- How schools and the local authority can help, as well as, medical professionals.
- The challenges they may face, and how you can help with these.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.