Brian Skotko is available to give workshops or keynotes on the following topics:

Prenatal and Postnatal Diagnoses of Down Syndrome:  New Advances and Updates for Today's Physicians.  In this presentation, Dr. Brian Skotko reviews the latest advances in prenatal testing for Down syndrome.  He further reviews the evidence-based research on how physicians can effectively deliver a prenatal and postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.  The presentation includes highlights from his publications in Pediatrics, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and American Journal of Medical Genetics.  (This presentation is targeted toward health care professionals.) This lecture is also available online for free.  

New Prenatal Tests for Down Syndrome:  National Updates and What This All Means for Your Family.  In this presentation, Dr. Brian Skotko reviews the upcoming prenatal testing for Down syndrome, and the national efforts to ensure that all expectant couples receive accurate and up-to-date information.  He also offers specific examples on how all parents can play an advocacy role on both small and large scales.  The presentation includes highlights from his publications in Pediatrics and American Journal of Medical Genetics. (This presentation is targeted toward parents and other non-professionals.)

Down Syndrome: Heatlh Care Updates for the Primary Care Pediatrician.  Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition in humans, but do you know the latest evidence-based medicine on how to best manage these patients? Much has changed since medical school! Many healthcare guidelines and emerging literature are changing the way that individuals with Down syndrome are diagnosed, followed, and managed. Astute physicians can now detect associated conditions before they become symptomatic in an effort to maximize health care development. The goal of this course if to review the latest advances in healthcare management of children with Down syndrome so that primary care pediatricians and other interested health care professionals can provide exceptional care.  This course is available online, with CME credits, to healthcare professionals around the world.

What your other children without Down syndrome are thinking:  Sibling Issues for Parents.  Through a series of interactive exercises, parents will explore what questions, needs, and concerns are often raised by children who have a brother or sister with Down syndrome.   Parents will come away with practical answers to commonly raised questions.  This presentation draws upon Brian Skotko and Sue Levine's publication in American Journal of Medical Genetics and their new book, Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters.  This workshop is also available online for free. 

What the Other Children Without Down Syndrome Are Thinking: Sibling Issues for the Pediatrician.  In a one-hour presentation, physicians will explore what questions, needs, and concerns are often raised by their patients who have a brother or sister with Down syndrome.   Physicians will come away with practical answers to commonly raised questions.  This presentation draws upon Brian Skotko and Sue Levine's publication in American Journal of Medical Genetics and their new book, Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters. This course is also available online for free and for CME credits.

Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome.  All people with Down syndrome have talents and treasures to share with their communities.  In this presentation, Brian Skotko draws upon success stories in his co-authored national award-winning book, Common Threads: Celebrating Life with Down Syndrome, to enable parents, professionals, and friends to discover the potential of all persons with chromosomal differences.  This presentation can be adapted for large keynotes or small audiences.  The workshop version focuses on a selection of readings and engages the audience in a guided self-reflection.

Brother-and-Sister Workshops.  Brian Skotko and his colleague Sue Levine have been leading all-day and multi-day workshops for brothers and sisters who have siblings with disabilities at local and national conferences.  In these workshops, brothers and sisters have opportunities, through interactive exercises, games, and role-playing scenarios, to learn more about disabilities in an accepting and confidential environment with peers.  Brothers and sisters come away from the workshops with more information, social connections with peers, and early lessons on advocacy.  Workshops can be adapted for siblings of all ages.