New communication resources to help people with Down syndrome know more about sleep studies,

at home and in hospital.

A pack of new communication resources by Dr Eve Hirst, designed to help people with Down syndrome (or other learning disabilities) understand how to participate in a Sleep Study. This is part of our ongoing aim to improve communication between the Down syndrome community and the research professionals who engage with them.

It’s a great resource for individuals with Down syndrome who would like to know more about sleep studies, and a helpful toolkit for families, researchers, medical practitioners, and anyone else who wants to make sure that clear communication is taking place.

Please click the button below to access the Accessible Communication Pack via Google Drive.

The Accessible Communication Pack includes:

-            Easy Read and Makaton Symbol resources on Sleep Studies in Hospital, and Sleep Studies at Home

-            Video Resources that are sign-supported, with visual references on Sleep Studies in Hospital, and Sleep Studies at Home (with and without subtitles)

Videos are Makaton-approved, and all materials were created, designed, signed and narrated by Dr Eve Hirst. With acknowledgement and thanks to members of our Advisory Group of lived-experience experts, who have reviewed the materials. Please feel free to share these resources, but do not copy, alter, rebrand or redistribute them without permission from DSRF UK/DSSRN