The General Convention is designed to educate parents, family members and caregivers, as well as medical and education professionals. These valuable sessions, presented by world-renowned speakers, offer the most comprehensive learning opportunity.

2022 Annual Convention

"Hey you're not my mom (or dad)!" - the Adult Sibling Toolkit, your sibling, and you
  • Presenter(s): Tamara Pursley
  • Session#: NDSC2201-112
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 24, 2022
(English) Don't Cross the Line! Navigating Boundary Confusion in People with Down syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2201-108
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 24, 2022
(English) DS-ASD 3-21 Toolbox of Strategies
  • Presenter(s): Teresa Unnerstall
  • Session#: NDSC2201-304
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 25, 2022
(English) The Fitness Imperative: Why consistent, high-quality exercise is critical - and achievable! - for people with Down syndrome and their families... and how you can get started
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Emily Davidson
  • Session#: NDSC2201-604
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 26, 2022
(English) Verbal Behavior: Strategies for Struggling Communicators
  • Presenter(s): Stacy Taylor
  • Session#: NDSC2201-201
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 25, 2022
(Spanish) Don't Cross the Line! Navigating Boundary Confusion in People with Down syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2201-108T
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 24, 2022
(Spanish) DS-ASD 3-21 Toolbox of Strategies
  • Presenter(s): Teresa Unnerstall
  • Session#: NDSC2201-304T
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 25, 2022
(Spanish) The Fitness Imperative: Why consistent, high-quality exercise is critical - and achievable! - for people with Down syndrome and their families... and how you can get started
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Emily Davidson
  • Session#: NDSC2201-604T
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 26, 2022
(Spanish) Verbal Behavior: Strategies for Struggling Communicators
  • Presenter(s): Stacy Taylor
  • Session#: NDSC2201-201T
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 25, 2022
A Home of Her Own: Supported Independence
  • Presenter(s): Hal Wright
  • Session#: NDSC2201-212
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 25, 2022
A Lifelong Learning Model: Down Syndrome of Louisville
  • Presenter(s): Ed Kenny
  • Session#: NDSC2201-103
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 24, 2022
AAC: Implementation is KEY! Using a speech generating device for more independent communication.
  • Presenter(s): Ashlee Simpson
  • Session#: NDSC2201-601
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2022 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jun 26, 2022