We warmly welcome you to join us for a workshop:

Personal Hygiene and Self Care: Strategies to Support Independence for individuals with Down Syndrome.

Taking care of our bodies is an important task. Individuals with Down syndrome need to take care of their skin, nails, and other grooming activities to maintain good health. In this workshop, participants will learn practical strategies to support individuals with Down syndrome manage their personal hygiene.

SPEAKER - Katie Frank PhD OTR/L

Katie Frank PhD, OTR/L, has worked as an occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center since 2016 and in the field of occupational therapy since 2001. She also serves as the president of the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA. Dr. Frank earned her degree in occupational therapy from Saint Louis University and her PhD in Disability Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Most of her work has been with individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. Dr. Frank’s experience includes treatment and evaluation as well as facilitating groups for people with Down syndrome, conducting trainings for staff, families, and caregivers, and offering a variety of other educational opportunities across the United States. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

DATE: Wednesday 9th October 2024 (AEDT)

TIME: 10am - 11:30am (AEDT)

FORMAT: Online via Zoom

COST: Free

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This session will be recorded.

Slides and resources from this session will be shared following the presentation.

Content Warning: Please note this facilitated workshop will discuss the topic of Down syndrome. Attendees are advised that statistics, life experiences and challenges associated with living with Down syndrome may be discussed, which may be triggering or confronting for some participants. We encourage all attendees to priorities self care and note that participants are free to leave the event at any time.

Down Syndrome NSW is the peak body for Down syndrome. We work with pride to support people with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. Your support at our events makes our work possible. Where we can, we provide events for free or at cost recovery only. We greatly appreciate your support.

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We look forward to seeing you!