SMDSSG Chatterbox Club

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Chatterbox Club is a social occasion for families with children who have Down's syndrome. It provides the opportunity for the children to get together with others of a similar age for group speech and language therapy (SLT), delivered by qualified speech and language therapists who have specialist training in the specific communication needs of people with Down's syndrome. Parents and carers can pick up useful ideas and advice from therapists on how to support their children's communication development.

During the morning parents and carers can have coffee and share information, ideas, tips and stories, while their children play or take part in various activities, such as arts and crafts (provided by Venture Arts), sing and sign, and yoga. 

SLT session times differ for different age groups. Even if your child is not enrolled for SLT sessions, your family is very welcome to come along and join in the other activities. We'd love to see you!

To enrol for SLT sessions at Chatterbox, please contact enrol@dsmanchester.org.uk

South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group exists to empower children and young people with Down’s syndrome to reach their potential and lead fulfilling lives. We do this both directly by facilitating their access to social and educational opportunities and indirectly by helping their family members and carers to provide more effective support.

 

We organise regular social events throughout the year including Christmas parties, bowling, soft play and many more.
  
Chatterbox Club
One Saturday morning each month, we run a Chatterbox club. A family event with opportunities for families to socialise whilst children can access a wide range of activities including speech and language sessions, sing and sign classes, drama group, yoga and craft workshops.

Lancasterian School, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2XA

email: contact@dsmanchester.org.uk for more details

 

Preschool Group

Fortnightly on Monday morning. All children welcome aged from birth to 4 (Including siblings)

Drop in or stay the whole time. Have a drink, biscuit and chat with other parents/carers and grandparents.

We have monthly visits/workshops with specialists to help provide useful information on care and education.

Come and tell us what you’d like to be on offer at these groups.

East Didsbury Methodist Church, East Didsbury, M20 5QQ

email: contact@dsmanchester.org.uk for more details

 

WorkFit

We are working in partnership with the DSA to deliver its WorkFit programme in the South Manchester area, supporting people who have Down's syndrome into work

Our Local Support Network Lead is John Henry, who can be contacted at 

john.henry@downs-syndrome.org.uk, mobile: 07767 123 849

 

Our Newsletter

We have a monthly newsletter that goes out to over 200 families around Manchester. It contains lots of information about meetings, resources, websites and updates about our activities.
 
Other Activities and Resources  

We provide professionally delivered training events for parents/carers and practitioners.

We also have resources such as books, DVD’s etc for loan.

email: contact@dsmanchester.org.uk for more details

Who to contact

Contact Name
Lucy Coverley
Contact Position
Secretary
Telephone
07593 542107 07593 542107
E-mail
Website
SMDSSG Chatterbox Club
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Facebook
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Twitter
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Parent Organisation
South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group (SMDSSG)

Where to go

Name
Heaton Moor Evangelical Church
Address
Green Lane
Stockport
Manchester
Postcode
SK4 3LH
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Saturdays once a month, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Time of day
Afternoon
Morning
Session Information
Sing and sign: 3s and under: 10:20 to 10:40
Sing and sign: 3-6 year olds: 10:45 to 11:05
Sing and sign: over 6 years old: 11:10 to 11:30
Yoga: 11:45 to 12:20

Who is it for?

Ages
  • 0-25 years old
Supporting People With
  • Learning disability

Accessibility

Details

Parking available

Costs

Details
Subsidised group speech and language therapy for SMDSSG members. Otherwise free, but donations towards the costs of running Chatterbox Club are very welcome

Availability

Referral Required?
No

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