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Two local charities have joined forces to make positive impacts for children and adults with Down Syndrome in the Laois area. Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” have collaborated with Kildare town based children’s charity Sensational Kids to provide Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy interventions for a nominal fee at Laois Down Syndrome’s Family Centre in Abbeyleix, Co Laois. This innovative solution will address the problem of public waiting lists to provide intervention services when they are needed. Sensational Kids is an award winning social enterprise which has been in operation for eight years and has provided valuable early intervention services to over 4,000 children with additional needs to date, saving families over €100,000 each year in Speech & Language and Occupational Therapy fees. Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” supports over 60 families throughout county Laois. The group has adopted a “Cradle to Grave Philosophy” whereby members are supported throughout […]