Down syndrome Therapy Ideas, Exercises and Activities

Down Syndrome

Practising the right exercises and activities will give children with Down Syndrome building blocks to thrive as they grow.

This library (produced by specialist physiotherapist Stephanie Wheen), has lots of ideas, exercises and games to help our children reach their potential. Activities are sequenced on each page from easiest to hardest so there is something to suit every child.

13 Balancing Exercises: From Sitting to Walking

13 Shoulder Stability, arm and Hand Strengthening Exercises for Down Syndrome

10 Core Stability Exercises for Children Who Can Stand

10 Core Stability Exercises for Your Baby With Down Syndrome - Tummy Time to Crawling

17 Great Games to Improve Hand-Eye Coordination

10 Fabulous Fine Motor Activities For Children with Down Syndrome

14 Great Apps for Developing Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome

Massage Tips for Children With Down Syndrome

Ways to Help Children's Development Through Music

9 Sports to Play at Home for Children With Down Syndrome

20 Games to Get Active at Home for Down Syndrome

5 Workouts and Exercise Videos for Children and Toddlers with Down Syndrome

14 Wet Messy Play Ideas for Children With Down Syndrome

10 Dry Messy Play Ideas for Children With Down Syndrome

41 Awesome Messy Play Recipes For Children with Down Syndrome

20 Ideas on How to Dye Sensory Materials for Messy Play

Video Webinars

These webinars are led by qualified therapists and specialist children’s well-being practitioners and are informative as well as offering practical tips and tricks to try at home.

The information is easy to access and understand with a breakdown of topics enabling access ot the sections that are relevant to our children.