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

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts - How they work alone and together
Speech 101: The Importance of the Right Diagnosis
  • Presenter(s): Jennifer Bekins
  • Session#: NDSC2301-409
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
Starlight Awards Ceremony
  • Session#: NDSC2301-802
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 20, 2023
Strategies to Support Mental Health of Adolescents & Adults with Down Syndrome
Strength, Stability, Balance, and Endurance - PT for Teens and Adults with Down Syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Sarah Mann
  • Session#: NDSC2301-410
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
Strengthening Support for Family Caregivers: Policy Solutions and Resources
  • Presenter(s): Rachel Starr; Heather Sachs
  • Session#: NDSC2301-111
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Strong Over Wrong: The Power of Medical Advocacy
  • Presenter(s): Kayla Schadegg
  • Session#: NDSC2301-112
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Supporting Healthy Sexuality During the Tween Years: Pubescence in Females with DS
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2301-309
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
Supporting Healthy Sexuality During the Tween Years: Pubescence in Males with DS
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2301-411
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 22, 2023
T.Freeman, MD, Center for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Healthcare & Community Impact
Tech Tools for Supporting Meaningful Inclusion into Instruction & Learning
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Sean J. Smith
  • Session#: NDSC2301-209
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2023 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 21, 2023
Terapia muscular oral en pacientes con Sindrome de Down