Down Syndrome: Building Independence Through Routines

Down Syndrome: Building Independence Through Routines

Structure daily life, reduce tensions and help your child progress at their own pace

👨‍👩‍👧 Target audience Parents, families and caregivers of a child with Down syndrome looking to develop their independence in daily life. No prerequisites; a caring, progressive approach focused on small everyday victories.

⏱️ Duration Complete training divided into progressive modules

💻 Format 100% online training, accessible from your computer or tablet. Progress at your own pace, whenever you want, with no time constraints.

What you will learn

Supporting a child with Down syndrome towards independence requires patience, organization and adaptation. Daily tasks — getting dressed, washing, tidying up, eating — are all learning opportunities, but can quickly become a source of tension if the framework isn’t adapted.

This training gives you practical keys to structure daily life, use effective visual tools, adapt the environment and maintain your child’s motivation. A realistic approach to help your child progress without exhausting the family or creating excessive pressure.

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Understand how children with Down syndrome learn independence: the role of motivation, step-by-step progression, mistakes as learning opportunities
• Establish essential morning routines: getting dressed, washing, preparation, with adapted visual sequences
• Structure transitions and key moments: outings, homework, activities, switching from one task to another
• Create calming evening routines: bath/shower, tidying up, bedtime, reassuring rituals
• Use effective visual tools: step-by-step sequences, choice between 2 options to avoid cognitive overload, pictograms and concrete supports
• Adapt everyday equipment: easy-to-use clothing, bathroom adaptations, kitchen and storage space organization, independence stations
• Encourage and maintain motivation: simple positive reinforcement (without gifts), valuing effort rather than perfection, visual progress systems
• Adjust your expectations according to the day: spotting signs of fatigue, adjusting routines, avoiding guilt, managing difficult periods
• Create a reassuring environment: anticipate, prepare, limit sources of stress, respect your child’s pace, celebrate every small achievement

You will leave with practical tools: printable visual sequence templates (morning, evening, transitions), practical adaptation examples for each room, sustainable motivation strategies, and a progressive action plan to develop independence without tension or family exhaustion.

Bonus: Discover COCO THINKS and COCO MOVES, an educational app for children aged 5-10 with 30+ adapted cognitive games and sports breaks every 15 minutes — ideal for stimulating memory, logic and language while channeling energy in a fun way.