What Is DSSHA-Nepal

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What Is DSSHA-Nepal?

DSSHA-Nepal is an organization established to work primarily as the support network for the children with down syndrome and their families. It is formed by the group of health professionals committed to promoting the optimal health care and wellness of the individuals with down syndrome across their lifespan.

Start of this journey

On 1st july 2022, eleven like-minded healthcare professionals gathered at the office of DSSHA-Nepal in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. All of them were already involved with direct care, education or research in the field of down syndrome. They pledged to work together to build a strong support network for individuals with down syndrome and contribute to further expanding the care, developing guidelines, and ensuring the best practices. The organization plans to work in the field of research to generate more evidence and lay down the basis for evidence-based care for them.

Every person with Down syndrome is an individual. Just like everyone else they will have different things inclusive with the Education and Down Syndrome

In Nepal changes over the past thirty years have brought VERY LITTLE access to education for children with special needs. Supportive legislation to help schools are in paper but lack of implementation is the root cause why our regular schools deny admission to our children with Down syndrome and others with Developmental disabilitues DD & Intellectual disabilities ID in mainstream environment.
Research indicates that appropriate education provided in inclusive settings offers the best opportunities for children with Down syndrome.
ACCESS TO CURRICULUM ALONGSIDE PEERS
Full inclusion in the curriculum leads to much better literacy and numeracy skills, and general knowledge. The level of supported literacy experience across the curriculum also provides important support for spoken language development.
PROMOTING EFFECTIVE LEARNING SKILLS
Meaningful activities based on pupil’s experience
Visual resources and approaches to aid comprehension of abstract concepts and task demands
New activities based on existing skills
Small steps with opportunities for practice
applying skills in different contexts, situations

People with Down syndrome may have:

  • Counselling session for parents of children with Down syndrome on care , support and importance of Early Intervention
    Information about Down syndrome and related Medical issues, treatment options .

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Make A Donation

DSSHA-Nepal relies on kind-hearted members of the public to give us a helping hand at the many events we are involved in, as we raise funds to help.

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Become A Member

Anyone from the family of child with Down Syndrome can become the member of DSSHA-Nepal.

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