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.

51st Annual NDSC Convention

Comprehension Strategies to Build a Better Reader
  • Presenter(s): Dana Halle
  • Session#: NDSC2301-402
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
Don't Cross the Line! Navigating Boundary Confusion in People with Down syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2301-702
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
Down Syndrome and the Effects on the Feet
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Lorri Riley
  • Session#: NDSC2301-104
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U): An Online Health and Wellness Platform for All Families
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Brian Skotko
  • Session#: NDSC2301-202
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Down Syndrome Healthcare Guidelines Presentation & Panel
Early Motor Development - Activities to promote inclusion and independence?
Employment - What it takes to be prepared with Q&A from a Self Advocate Panel
  • Session#: NDSC2301-703
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
Empowering Emotions: Practical Strategies for Mental Health in Down Syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Ruth Brown
  • Session#: NDSC2301-604
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
Entrepreneurship: Your Dreams Can Come True
  • Presenter(s): Allison Fogarty
  • Session#: NDSC2301-203
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Eye Care & Research Across the Lifespan: Keratoconus, Cataracts & More!
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Emily McCourt; Taylor Murphy
  • Session#: NDSC2301-106
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Falling Off the Cliff - Transitioning to Long Term Planning
  • Presenter(s): Michele A. Leahy
  • Session#: NDSC2301-704
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
Finding Childcare: Discovering, Creating, and Developing Opportunities for Care in your Community
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Nicole White
  • Session#: NDSC2301-404
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023