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A guide to benefits which can be claimed at age 16 for young people with Down's syndrome.

Guidelines to claiming Disability Living Allowance for people with Down's syndrome, from birth to 3 years.

Guidelines to claiming Disability Living Allowance for people with Down's syndrome. Ages 3-8

Guidelines to claiming Disability Living Allowance for people with Down's syndrome. Ages 8-16

Guidelines to claiming Disability Living Allowance for people with Down's syndrome. Age 16+

A basic guide to Social Security benefits which people with learning disabilities may be able to claim.

A guide to the new tax credits, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit

Information and guidance about the Statement of Special Educational Needs for parents of children with Down's syndrome

A report on the barriers to education for children with Down's syndrome

A report on the experiences of transition from school to further education for children with Down's syndrome

Notes for teachers on sexuality and relationships education for students with Down's syndrome

Information for teaching professionals on alternative accreditation for pupils with Down's syndrome.

Notes for teachers on behaviour issues in children with Down's syndrome.

Notes for early years professionals on children with Down's syndrome.

All the DSA education information on one CD-ROM, including: Education Support Packs, mainstream and special versions; all Education Information Sheets; Including Pupils at primary and secondary levels, and the Guide to the Statement of Special Educational Needs. Plus P scales and assessment examples, and examples of differentiated materials across the curriculum plus an interactive visual timetable for parents & teachers use. CD-ROM suitable for Windows PC computers

A comprehensive range of practical advice, information and materials for any front line education professional who is including, or planning to include a pupil with Down's syndrome in mainstream school. WINNER OF NASEN/TES BOOK AWARD 2003

The Special Schools Pack is a comprehensive guide for pupils with Down's syndrome in special schools. It comes in loose-leaf binders format.

Notes for teachers on fine motor skills development in children with Down's syndrome.

Information on how computers can be used to facilitate learning for children with Down's syndrome, guidance on suitable software and resource list.

A comprehensive list of software suitable for use in the Early Years and keystage 1. Advice on getting started and making computers accessible for young children with Down's syndrome.

Information for Early Years practitioners on the learning profile of children with Down's syndrome and good practice in their education.

Informatio for teachers and support staff on providing positive and effective support for students with Down's syndrome

Information for teachers and learning support assistants in primary schools

Information for teaching professionals on including pupils with Down's syndrome in mainstream secondary school

Notes for teachers on strategies for teaching numeracy and maths to pupils with Down's syndrome.

Notes for teachers on reading strategies for pupils with Down's syndrome.

An easy-to-follow guide to making the big step from primary to secondary school.

Notes for teachers on short term auditory memory problems in children with Down's syndrome.

Information for teachers on transition planning and post 16 options for students with Down's syndrome

Notes for teachers on the transition in schools from Primary to Secondary School.

A booklet for those who have had a pre-natal diagnosis of Down's syndrome and are continuing pregnancy. With personal stories from parents as well as information about the condition.

This was written in response to a frequent enquiry: 'My friend has had a baby with Down's syndrome - how can I help?' Basic information and advice on supporting your friend or relative.

This booklet acknowledges the profound feelings experienced by many parents, addresses common questions and concerns, and includes practical tips on feeding and development. An older version of this booklet is available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh.

People with Down's syndrome have much to offer employers. This leaflet contains basic information that employers need to know, a resource list, and tips on making your workplace work for people with Down's syndrome

A list of organisations and information resources which can help with housing for people with Down's syndrome

Answers to some of the questions most often asked about Down's syndrome.

Information for young people who have a sibling with Down's syndrome, tips for parents, and resources for siblings

'Tales of Normansfield' by Andy Merriman, is published by the UK Down's Syndrome Association (DSA). The book traces the history of Normansfield hospital from its beginnings to the building's current role as the home of the DSA. Spanning 150 years, this authoritative publication explores the vision of the hospital's founder, John Langdon Down, from whom the condition now takes its name. His groundbreaking use of educative ideas, drama and music therapy is a story of enlightenment and dedication.

A leaflet which explains this subject clearly and comprehensively

Highlighting issues that may prove particularly relevant to people with Down's syndrome and their carers as they get older

Up to date information, clarifying what carers need to know about detection, sporting activities etc. We suggest you also read the information pack from the British Gymnastics Association, below.

Guidance on screening for Atlanto-Axial Instability in people with Down's syndrome prior to taking part in gymnastics or other sports. Please note this is not a DSA publication. See also the DSA booklet above.

Some information and guidance on helping people with Down's syndrome cope with a bereavement.

Help for the carers or families of a person with learning disabilities who may be depressed.

This booklet discusses the relationship between diabetes and Down's syndrome and provides information on day to day management. Also answers the most common questions parents and carers have.

Information about Alzheimer's disease and ideas for treatment and support

This book primarily for support staff working with people with Down's syndrome who have dementia. It is designed for use with a specific named person, to enable staff to offer them the most effective care possible as the person's condition progresses and their needs change...

Up to date information on the eye problems that can occur in children with Down's syndrome.

An introduction to the gastrointestinal problems that can sometimes occur in children with Down's syndrome.

Accssible health information for adults with Down's syndrome including a photocopiable personal health record. This material comes with a separate 'notes for carers' section. See below.

Contains information on glue ear, nerve deafness, grommets, hearing aids and testing hearing.

Information about organisations and publications that focus on relationships and sexuality for people with learning disabilities

A guidance sheet for carers looking at preparing teenage girls with Down's syndrome for menstruation

This is a set of notes on medical issues to be used by the carers of adults with Down's syndrome. It complements Part 1 which is a Health Record to be used by the person with Down's syndrome.

Notes for carers on coping with sleep problems in children with Down's syndrome.

Up to date information on diagnosis and treatment

Summaries what doctors need to know for diagnosis and treatment

A report on the barriers to education for children with Down's syndrome

A report on the experience of early years provision for children with Down's Syndrome

A report on the experiences of transition from school to further education for children with Down's syndrome

A survey of member's experiences of claiming welfare benefits

Inclusion cases for children with Down's syndrome in the UK

A report on a Down's Syndrome Association survey into attitutes to people with Down's syndrome amongst medical professionals

A report on the experiences of parents of children with Down's syndrome during pregnancy and birth, including provision and handling of pre-natal testing, and the ways in which parents are told of their baby's disability, both pre- and post-natally.

An evaluation of a survey among people with Down's syndrome of working age to find out about their employment experiences.

Information about the Speech and Language Therapy Co-worker Training programme run by the DSA and Symbol UK. This programme has been set up to address the shortage of speech therapy provision for children with Down's syndrome. For course details go to the Training section.

This information is suitable for families, school staff and speech and language therapists. It includes practical activities and strategies to help with dysfluency and stammering as well as new makaton symbols for use in speech and language therapy.

Invaluable information for parents, therapists, teachers, and others involved in supporting the communication development of children with Down's syndrome. Includes a checklist to evaluate your child’s SALT provision, strategies for therapists, and advice on overcoming barriers to enable children with Down's syndrome to access sufficient and effective therapy.

Information for schools and colleges, community groups and services, employers, care staff, professionals, and families about what we can all do to tackle the challenges that people who have Down syndrome face when communicating