Down Syndrome Issues and Information

Ordering

To order any of the Down Syndrome Issues and Information resources please contact Down Syndrome Education International. Customers in the USA can contact our US-distributor Phronesis Publishing.

Books

  •  Living with Down Syndrome
    This book offers a balanced and person-focused introduction to Down syndrome. The book explains the effects of Down syndrome on development, stressing that while individuals with Down syndrome do have special needs, they are people first, with the same rights and human needs as everyone else in their communities. It includes contributions from adults with Down syndrome, discussing their own lives.
  •  An Overview of the Development of Infants with Down Syndrome (0-5 Years)
    This book offers an introduction to the development of infants with Down syndrome. Drawing on the latest research and extensive practical experience, it examines many aspects of development during the early years. Presented in an accessible format, it is a useful reference for families and professionals caring for young children with Down syndrome.
  •  An Overview of the Development of Children with Down Syndrome (5-11 Years)
    This book offers an introduction to the development of children with Down syndrome. Drawing on the latest research and extensive practical experience, it examines many aspects of development during childhood. Presented in an accessible format, it is a useful reference for families and professionals caring for children with Down syndrome.
  •  An Overview of the Development of Teenagers with Down Syndrome (11-16 Years)
    This book offers an introduction to the development of teenagers with Down syndrome. Drawing on the latest research and extensive practical experience, it examines many aspects of development during childhood. Presented in an accessible format, it is a useful reference for families and professionals caring for adolescents with Down syndrome.
  •  An Overview of Less Typical Developmental Issues in Down Syndrome
    This book offers and introduction to the profiles of development for children with Down syndrome who also have autism, autistic spectrum disorders or ADHD. It also examines the issues facing children with Down syndrome who have additional profound and multiple disabilities. Presented in an accessible format, it is a useful reference for families and professionals caring for children with Down syndrome with additional difficulties.
  •  Assisting Individuals with Down Syndrome to Access Information Technology - An Overview
    This book provides an overview of issues relating to the use of information technology by people with Down syndrome of all ages. It aims to provide a general introduction to computer and communications technology for parents, teachers and employers.
  •  Speech and Language Development for Individuals with Down Syndrome - An Overview
    This book presents an overview of what is understood about speech and language development for people with Down syndrome. Reviewing the available research, effective interventions and strategies for assisting language development are identified.
  • Speech and Language Development for Infants with Down Syndrome (0-5 Years)
    This book provides advice and guidance to support the development of speech and language skills for infants with Down syndrome. From early sounds, through first words and simple sentences, it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Speech and Language Development for Children with Down Syndrome (5-11 Years)
    This book provides advice and guidance to support the development of speech and language skills for children with Down syndrome. Discussing speech clarity, vocabulary development and grammar, it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Speech and Language Development for Teenagers with Down Syndrome (11-16 Years)
    This book provides advice and guidance to support the development of speech and language skills for teenagers with Down syndrome. Discussing the development of clear and fluent speech and extended vocabulary, it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Memory Development for Individuals with Down Syndrome
    This book examines what is understood about memory development for children and teenagers with Down syndrome and its importance in relation to the development of other cognitive skills. It also discusses strategies and techniques that can assist with memory development in the classroom and at home.
  •  Reading and Writing for Individuals with Down Syndrome - An Overview
    This book presents an overview of what is understood about reading development for people with Down syndrome. Reviewing the available research, effective teaching techniques and strategies for promoting reading and language development are identified.
  •  Reading and Writing for Infants with Down Syndrome (0-5 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to introduce reading activities to pre-school children with Down syndrome. From picture matching, through word matching and single word recognition, it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Reading and Writing for Children with Down Syndrome (5-11 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to introduce reading activities to children with Down syndrome. From developing a sight vocabulary through promoting phonic skills, it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Reading and Writing for Teenagers with Down Syndrome (11-16 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to promote reading development for adolescents with Down syndrome. Discussing issues including word and sentence reading, phonics, spelling and creative writing, it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Number Skills for Individuals with Down Syndrome - An Overview
    This book presents an overview of what is understood about development of number skills for people with Down syndrome. Reviewing the available research, effective teaching techniques and strategies for promoting the development of number skills are identified.
  •  Number Skills for Infants with Down Syndrome (0-5 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to assist the development of early number skills for young children with Down syndrome. Covering awareness of quantity, shape, size and pattern and the importance of language for number concepts , it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Number Skills for Children with Down Syndrome (5-11 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to assist the development of number skills for children with Down syndrome. Covering awareness of quantity, size, weight, pattern, shape, time and money and the importance of language for number concepts , it offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Number Skills for Teenagers with Down Syndrome (11-16 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to assist the development of number skills for adolescents with Down syndrome. It offers practical information in an accessible format.
  •  Social Development for Infants with Down Syndrome (0-5 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to promote the development of social skills for young children with Down syndrome. Covering social interactive skills and behaviour, it offers practical information in an accessible format, suitable for parents and professionals.
  •  Social Development for Children with Down Syndrome (5-11 Years)
    This book provides guidance and advice and describes practical activities to promote the development of social skills for children with Down syndrome. Covering social interactive skills and behaviour, it offers practical information in an accessible format, suitable for parents and professionals.
  •  Advocacy for adults with Down syndrome
    Advocacy by and for adults with Down syndrome is based on the belief that all citizens have the same rights and responsibilities and potential for growth. It is recognised that there is a need to combat the exclusion and discrimination experienced by adults with Down syndrome through enabling them to access their human and legal rights.
  •  Spiritual well-being of adults with Down syndrome
    Attention to spiritual well-being is as important as care for the emotional, intellectual, physical and social aspects of life. This book is based on the concept of spiritual well-being as an integral, essential part of the everyday life of the whole person; it is not an optional extra, a fairy tale, an academic extra or a nuisance.
  •  Information communication technology for adults with Down syndrome
    Information communication technology (ICT) presents a range of new opportunities for adults with Down syndrome to gain access to tools for learning, communication, and personal development.
  • Drama and the arts for adults with Down syndrome - Benefits, options and resources
    This book presents a basic introduction to the value of artistic activity for all people. It presents a brief introduction to different kinds of artistic expression and then focuses on drama and theatre experience.
  •  Recreation and adults with Down syndrome
    This book is written to enable the participation of individuals with Down syndrome in recreation activities. It includes information that will help in the planning and implementation of individualised lifestyles. Examples of recreational activities are provided that may contribute to the reader’s resources. Activity analysis is described in detail and includes a sample analysis so that the reader can see how to apply the concepts to a recreational activity.
  •  Families of adults with Down syndrome
    This book deals with the issues that face families as their members grow older and the consequent adjustments that families make as they adapt to the changes in the individuals who comprise their family.
  •  Transition to employment
    The period when anyone leaves school and seeks further education and employment is a challenging time for all young people, but it can provide additional challenges for young people with Down syndrome and their families. This book discusses in a straightforward manner the range of situations that young people face at this time.
  •  International and cultural aspects of Down syndrome
    Cultural influences impact on all our lives and this is no less true for people with Down syndrome. This book describes various cultural responses to disability, looking at families and individuals with Down syndrome from a cross-cultural perspective and how best they can be supported, and examining the form and functions of service systems that are culturally sensitive and appropriate.

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