 Poster: A snowHead
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Going to kronplatz in december with our seven year old down syndrome child . was hoping for some advice /info on ski school, child care on the mountain etc. She is attending normal school succfully and is active. she has skied before for a few days . quite keen , has not quite got the snowplough. can anyone recomend a ski school that would give her that little extra attension she needs
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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omas brumm, I don't know this resort but a quick Google does turn up a fairly wide choice of ski schools. From personal experience of getting a child with a disability skiing, I'd suggest you see what if any recommendations come via this post, and then contact those schools individually. Make sure they understand your daughter's condition and ask if they have any experience in teaching others. You'll know if you feel comfortable and confident but that goes for any teacher of any child regardless. Disability Snowsports Uk may also have some intelligence to impart - worth contacting them http://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/ - good luck - it's worth it 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Awesome taking her away if only more parents were like you. I have nothing to add on the trip tho. Good luck.
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omas brumm, I have extensive experience of working with down syndrome children in relation to skiing, based on the description you have given above I cannot see any issues in relation to them being in class and learning to ski, the local ski school might insist on 1 to 1 ratio but to be honest that is probably best!
Our special Olympic winter athletes here are amazing!!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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omas brumm, I'm sorry, I can't help with ski school recommendations in Kronplatz. I'd echo what Fattes13, and Montana, have said though. Make sure that you're happy and have confidence in the instructor. Also, if there is anything that your daughter responds well to, for example, singing, copying, or if there is a particular cartoon character that she likes, tell the instructor about it. As an instructor it's good to know what is likely to help.
I hope you have a great holiday!
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My 18 year old step son has DS and has been skiing since the age of 6. I would recommend http://www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk/ they have local groups where your child can learn to ski on dry ski slopes as well as organising overseas snow based trips.
For snow based trips check out www.skiing4all.com who are based in Zell am See in Austria - we've been using them for the last 5 years and they're brilliant. They specialise in Ski instruction for people with Learning Difficulties
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Thank goodness I found this forum. I have a 12 year old daughter with learning difficulties and have really struggled with ski holidays. This year we are leaving her behind with grandparents but as the holiday grows closer I really regret that decision. Some really useful suggestions on here which has given me hope thanks very much.
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| For snow based trips check out www.skiing4all.com who are based in Zell am See in Austria - we've been using them for the last 5 years and they're brilliant. They specialise in Ski instruction for people with Learning Difficulties |
Second that! We're in Zell am See at the moment just coming to the end of our autistic son's second skiing4all holiday.
Also might be worth checking out snowbility at Hemel Snow Centre if that is in your area.
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@bonnieski, Welcome to snowHeads 
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Skiing4all sounds great, I will check it out. It seems selfish to say this, but as well as giving my daughter some ski experience, I need non skiing things she can do without us so that the rest of the family can get some slope time. Last holiday she had ski school for 3 hours then I had to go back to the hotel every day, which was OK but not a great ski holiday for me!
Hopefully she will eventually be keen to join us, but I need to know she is safe and happy while we have a few hours skiing. The only way I can do that is to get a grandparent to come on holiday with us, which is not great especially since most ski resorts are a bit limited with stuff for non skiers. The kids clubs offered by esperit and other tour operators, really only cater for young children. Unless anyone has other ideas? 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Skiing4all take the children from 9:15 - 15:45 and their location is 5 minutes walk from one of the main lift stations - so lots of skiing time for parents (we managed 5 hours skiing and a break for lunch today). As well as skiing they do other activities to fill the rest of the time - from playground visits to pony riding and climbing walls etc. And the activities tailored to the child (my boy was fascinated by the cable cars so they spent an afternoon riding them). They also produce a CD of photos and video taken during the week for the parents.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@bonnieski, a grandparent sounds a good idea and helping with your daughter in a resort might be more interesting for them, and less arduous than having 24/7 responsibilities at home. Many ski resorts have swimming pools, dog sled rides, child friendly tobogganing areas etc and all have a range of places for tea and cakes. A gentle walk on snowshoes is fun. They can be hired cheaply and strap onto any stout walking boots. I have entertained my grandchildren on non skiing afternoons with playdough, jigsaws, books - all the usual stuff and they also enjoy just digging in the snow with little beach buckets and spades, and dolls and teddies who don't complain about cold bums when left sitting in the snow for hours, even being buried up to their necks at times.
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Fab little thread
So good to see this sharing of experiences
Really made my evening 
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You know it makes sense.
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Down's syndrome occurs when a child inherits extra genetic material from her parents. In most cases, you don't understand why this happens.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Check out the Hintertuxerhof Hotel in Hintertux. Great all day childcare programme and they were amazing with my autistic 7 year old last year. If he didn't want to ski I could leave him there all day and he was safe and happy
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Poster: A snowHead
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Our daughter Maria is Down syndrome and we use to go with her to Panticosa, in the Pyrenees. We created a web to promote the practice of ski with this type of people. https://m.facebook.com/3.21ESQUI/ Many of people from UK use to go there. The teachers are great... Specialist in disabilities.
Anyone having a child in such situation and willing to ski, we can share our experiences. Cheers.
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