Lejeune Clinic

10/09/2026

Online Parent Sessions to Support Speech & Language Development for Children with Down

Upcoming Sessions:

Friday, 18th & Saturday, 19th September

Led by a qualified Early Years Child Development Clinician and Speech & Language Therapist, our monthly online parent coaching sessions provide a consistent opportunity to engage with a senior Speech and Language Therapist.

This is your chance to ask questions that will help you better understand your child’s journey and discover ways to encourage and support their communication skills at home.

Discussion Topics:

You can talk about any aspect of child speech development, including:

Feeding and eating

Understanding language development

Using therapeutic strategies at home through play

Understanding behaviours

Each session is tailored to the questions of the attending families, ensuring the content is relevant to your child’s age or developmental stage. We will work together to address any concerns and provide guidance to other helpful services if needed.

Our sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism, or if autism is suspected.

Gain Practical Advice to Help You NOW!

Our therapists use evidence-based strategies for parent-child interaction to foster language development. These strategies are designed to be straightforward and easy to use.
Join us for small group sessions!

Session Times:
10am - 0-2 years
11am - 2-4 years
12pm: 4-8 years

Times may vary but we will always endeavour to get you onto a suitable group.

Duration: 1 Hour

Session Cost £10 per family

Free places are available if cost is a barrier, please contact us.

Email [email protected]

New families must complete our referral form via our website www.lejeuneclinic.com or contact us directly.

03/07/2026

ONLINE PARENT COACHING SESSIONS TO SUPPORT SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

NEXT SESSIONS:
FRIDAY or SATURDAY 10th & 11th JULY

Led by Speech & Language Therapist and Early Years Development Clinician.

Our online parent coaching sessions offer an excellent opportunity to speak to a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist and find effective ways for you to support your child’s communication skills.

Topics can include feeding and eating, sound development, learning through play and understanding behaviours.

Each session gives tailored advice so is relevant whatever your child's age or stage of development.

Sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism or if autism is suspected.

Get really practical advice to help you NOW and we can help to problem-solve any concerns as well as sign-post to any other useful services if needed.

Our therapists use evidence-based parent and child interaction strategies to promote language development. The strategies are easy to understand and simple to implement.

The small group sessions are a safe and comfortable environment where you receive tailored advice and can build your confidence.

Parents Testimony:
“These sessions are golden and have been full of invaluable gems… but what truly sets them apart is the focus on weaving speech and language into everyday life, rather than just handing out a list of tasks to complete.

I can’t stress just how refreshing it is and just what a relief, removing the added pressure. Instead I come away after each session feeling empowered as a parent carer.”

The sessions also give a great opportunity to meet other parents or carers and share experiences and advice.

Session Times:
10am - 0-2 years
11am - 2-4 years
12pm: 4-8 years

Times may vary but we will always endeavour to get you onto a suitable group.

Duration: 1 Hour
Session Cost £10 per family
Free places are available if cost is a barrier, please contact us.

Small group sessions so please book as early as possible.

Email [email protected]

New families must complete our referral form via our website www.lejeuneclinic.com or contact us directly.
New families are very welcome!


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03/06/2026

SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME.


NEXT ONLINE SESSIONS:
FRIDAY or SATURDAY 19th & 20th JUNE

Led by Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Early Years Development Clinician.

Our online parent coaching sessions offer an excellent opportunity to speak to a Speech and Language Therapist and find effective ways to support your child’s communication skills.

Topics can include feeding and eating, sound development, learning through play and understanding behaviours.


Each session gives tailored advice so is relevant whatever your child's age or stage of development.

Sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism or if autism is suspected.

Get really practical advice to help you NOW and we can help to problem-solve any concerns as well as sign-posting to other useful services if needed.

Our therapists use evidence-based parent and child interaction strategies to promote language development. The strategies are easy to understand and simple to implement.

The small group sessions are a safe and comfortable environment where you receive tailored advice and can build your confidence.

“These sessions are golden and have been full of invaluable gems… but what truly sets them apart is the focus on weaving speech and language into everyday life, rather than just handing out a list of tasks to complete.

I can’t stress just how refreshing it is and just what a relief, removing the added pressure. Instead I come away after each session feeling empowered as a parent carer.”

The sessions also give a great opportunity to meet other parents or carers and share experiences and advice.

Session Times:

10am - 0-2 years
11am - 2-4 years
12pm: 4-8 years

Times may vary but we will always endeavour to get you onto a suitable group.

Duration: 1 Hour
Session Cost £10 per family

Free places are available if cost is a barrier, please contact us.

Small group sessions so please book as early as possible.

Email [email protected]

New families must complete our referral form via our website www.lejeuneclinic.com or contact us directly.

New families are very welcome!

07/05/2026

03/05/2026

NEXT ONLINE SALT ADVICE SESSIONS:
Friday & Saturday 8th & 9th May

SUPPORTING SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

With Speech & Language Therapist and Lead Early Years Child Development Clinician.

Our Online parent coaching sessions offer an excellent opportunity to speak to a specialist Speech and Language Therapist and find effective ways to support your child’s communication skills.

Topics can include feeding and eating, sound development, learning through play and understanding behaviours.


Each session provides personal advice whatever your child's age or stage of development.

Sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism or if autism is suspected.

Practical advice and we will also help to problem-solve any concerns and sign post to other services if needed.

Our therapists use evidence-based parent and child interaction strategies to promote language development. The strategies are easy to understand and simple to implement.

These small group sessions are a safe and comfortable environment where you receive tailored advice and can build your confidence.

“These sessions are golden and have been full of invaluable gems… but what truly sets them apart is the focus on weaving speech and language into everyday life, rather than just handing out a list of tasks to complete.

I can’t stress just how refreshing it is and just what a relief, removing the added pressure. Instead I come away after each session feeling empowered as a parent carer.”

A great opportunity to meet other parents and carers and share advice and experiences.

Session Times:

10am - 0-2 years
11am - 2-4 years
12pm: 4-8 years

The session times may vary depending on demand but we will always endeavour to get you onto a suitable group.

Duration: 1 Hour
Session Cost £10 per family

Free places available if cost is a barrier, please just contact us.
These are small group sessions so please apply to book as soon as possible.

Email [email protected]

New families must complete our referral form via our website www.lejeuneclinic.com or contact us directly.

New families are very welcome!

11/04/2026

NEXT ONLINE SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

Friday 17th & Saturday 18th April

With Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Early Years Child Development Clinician.

Our Online parent coaching sessions offer an excellent opportunity to find effective ways to support your child’s communication development.

Topics can include feeding and eating, learning through play, behaviour and sound development.

Each session provides tailored advice for your child’s age or stage of development.

Sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism or if autism is suspected.

Parents or carers can ask any questions and will receive practical advice and help with problem-solving any concerns.

Contact Us to Book a Place.
[email protected]

New families need to complete our quick Referral Form via our website: wwwlejeuneclinic.com

Hurry as spaces are limited!! ⭐️

We look forward to meeting you.

💛💙

08/04/2026

‘More Than Words' for children with Down syndrome and autism.

The Lejeune Clinic will be delivering the Hanen ‘More Than Words’ Program for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome and autism.

The "Gold Standard" 3 month training course is an evidence-based program that focuses on developing communication skills through daily routines.

Led by specially trained speech and language therapists in small group sessions and including individual video feedback sessions.

Key Information
* For preschool and primary-aged children with Down syndrome and autism or cognitive delay (or if autism is suspected).

* Delivery:
The programme will be delivered online by specialist speech and language therapists.

* Structure:
Includes 12 Online sessions on Fridays from 12:00-14:30pm
Plus additional 1:1 video feedback sessions.

Focus Areas:
* Social communication
* Identifying child motivations
* Communication confidence
* Daily interaction strategies.

Key Benefits
* Increased confidence
* Individualised learning
* Improved communication

This intensive course is solely for children with Down syndrome.

Cost for Program: £500
20 hours training
3 Hours one-to-one


The average cost of this course is £1000 per family. We are offering limited places for £500 and the charity will cover the remainder.

If cost is a barrier please contact us for more information:

Starting 17th April 2026

Limited Places

Contact us to book onto the information sessions: [email protected]

22/03/2026

More Than Words Program for Children with Down syndrome and Autism.

21/03/2026

The Lejeune Clinic will be delivering the Hanen ‘More Than Words’ course for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome and autism.

The ‘More Than Words’ programme is an evidence-based 12-week parent training course that focuses on developing skills through daily routines. It is provided by specialist speech and language therapists in small group sessions and includes 1:1 video feedback sessions to enhance interaction.

Key Information

* Parents of preschool and lower primary-aged children with Down syndrome and autism, or cognitive delay.

* Focus Areas: Social communication, identifying child motivations, communication confidence and daily interaction strategies.

* Delivery: The programme will be delivered online by specialist speech and language therapists.

* Structure: Includes 12 Online sessions on Fridays from 12:00-14:30pm plus additional 1:1 video feedback sessions.

Key Benefits

* Increased confidence
* Individualised learning
* Improved communication

To find out more about the course, join our free Orientation sessions on:

* Thursday 26th March at 20:00
* Friday 27th March at 11:00

This intensive course is only for children with Down syndrome.

The average cost of the course is £1000 per family. We are offering places on our programme for £500 per family.

Starting mid April / Limited Places

Contact us to book onto the information sessions: [email protected]

19/03/2026

NEXT ONLINE SPEECH & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March

With Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and Early Years Child Development Clinician.

Our Online parent coaching sessions offer an excellent opportunity to find effective ways to support your child’s communication development.

Topics can include feeding and eating, learning through play, behaviour and sound development.

Each session provides tailored advice for your child’s age or stage of development.

Sessions are also suitable for children with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism or if autism is suspected.

Parents or carers can ask any questions and will receive practical advice and help with problem-solving any concerns.

Contact Us to Book a place.
[email protected]

New families need to complete our quick Referral Form via our website:
wwwlejeuneclinic.com

Hurry as spaces are limited!! ⭐️

We look forward to meeting you.

💛💙
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