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

Forging a Path Towards Independence Co-occuring DS-ASD
  • Presenter(s): Teresa Unnerstall; Dr. Lina Patel
  • Session#: NDSC2301-605
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
Foundations for Successful Communication
  • Presenter(s): Jennifer Bekins
  • Session#: NDSC2301-107
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
From Diapers to Driving
  • Presenter(s): Camille Gardiner
  • Session#: NDSC2301-306
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
GLOBAL Research & Medical Roundtable
Groundbreaking Discoveries: How Science is Helping People with DS Live Longer, Healthier Lives
Guardianship and the Alternatives
  • Presenter(s): Catherine Davey
  • Session#: NDSC2301-204
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Have a Question? Ask the Doctors!
How Exercise Plays a Role in Supporting Common Conditions that Affect Development & Independence
  • Presenter(s): Scott Quaife
  • Session#: NDSC2301-307
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
How to Build an Inclusive IEP
  • Presenter(s): Courtney Hansen
  • Session#: NDSC2301-108
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
How to Think Like a Behaviorist
  • Presenter(s): Teresa Unnerstall
  • Session#: NDSC2301-705
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
I Want to Date! Supporting Healthy Dating Relationships
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2301-606
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 23, 2023
Ideas, Examples, & Strategies to Improve Authentic Connection Through AAC
  • Presenter(s): Rebecca Warren; Amy Donaldson
  • Session#: NDSC2301-308
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023