If mealtimes are a struggle, you are not alone — and it is not your fault. In this free webinar, Natalie, a speech and language therapist from The Feeding Trust, explains why learning to eat is genuinely difficult for many children with Down syndrome, and what you can do to help.

She covers why feeding isn’t as automatic as people think, the role of sensory processing, oral motor skills, posture, reflux, sleep, and family routines — and then walks through practical strategies including movement breaks before meals, the Eating as Learning Ladder, how to talk about food without adding pressure, and how to set up a mealtime routine that feels safe and predictable. Warm, reassuring, and full of ideas you can start using straight away. Find further resources and support at downsyndromeuk.co.uk.

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