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Children with genetic syndromes often present with complex, overlapping needs that affect learning, communication, behavior, sensory processing, health, and social participation. This resource aims to reduce inequalities in developmental, health and wellbeing outcomes in children with genetic syndromes, through raising awareness and building understanding of them and how they shape learning, behaviour, and support needs in the classroom. Throughout the course, there will be opportunities to hear perspectives from a Senior Educational Psychologist and teachers, as well as parents and carers of children with genetic syndromes. You’ll explore: • What genetic syndromes are and why understanding them matters • How this knowledge supports inclusive teaching • Co-occurring conditions and diagnostic overshadowing — what they mean and why they’re important • The connection between health, environment, and behaviour in the classroom • Individual differences and how to celebrate them • Ways to support and collaborate with parents and carers For the best viewing experience, please ensure that your browser zoom is set to 100%. Throughout the course, there are a number of links to external websites, which will open in a new tab, and your place in the course will remain unchanged. To return to the course, simply click back to the tab where the course is open. We recommend viewing this course on a desktop or laptop computer. However, if you are accessing the course on a mobile phone, please note that the main website menu is located on the right-hand side of the screen and is represented by three horizontal lines (the "hamburger" menu). If you have any queries or questions, please email findteachertraining@surrey.ac.uk. We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Learners who complete this course and achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final quiz will be awarded a certificate of completion.
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