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.

52nd NDSC Annual Convention

Optimizing Health Care in Children
Overcoming Challenges of Finding Good Health Care: Forming Partnerships with Health Care Providers
Practical Activities for Confident Kids
  • Presenter(s): Dr. Jen Spiric
  • Session#: NDSC2401-615
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 28, 2024
Practical Steps for Setting Up Businesses with Adults Who Have Down syndrome and Preparing During the School Years
  • Presenter(s): Stephanie Meredith
  • Session#: NDSC2401-209
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 26, 2024
Preparing for Camp and Beyond!
Preparing Young Adults with Down Syndrome for Life after High School
Promoting Independence and Self-Determination in Young Adults Through a Supported Decision-Making Model
  • Presenter(s): Jon Meyers; Carolyn Tellalian
  • Session#: NDSC2401-715
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 28, 2024
Promoting Mental Health Across the Lifespan
  • Presenter(s): Abby Rowley; Dr. Brian Chicoine
  • Session#: NDSC2401-603
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 28, 2024
PT and Fitness for Teens and Adults
Pubescence in Females with Down syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2401-614
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 28, 2024
Pubescence in Males with Down syndrome
  • Presenter(s): Terri Couwenhoven
  • Session#: NDSC2401-712
  • Session Length: 90 minutes
  • Program: 2024 NDSC Annual Convention
  • Date: Jul 28, 2024
Reading Development and Instruction for Individuals with Down Syndrome