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Down’s Syndrome Association scoop top SEN (Special Education Needs) book award
... the consortium has done in making this accessible and useful to teachers, tutors and support staff, who work hands on with our young people on a daily basis. Secondary schools and colleges are so ...
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Down's syndrome & Autistic Spectrum Disorder
... Useful articles: Down's Syndrome: Autistic Spectrum Disorder by Dr Liz Marder http://www.dsmig.org.uk/library/articles/autism-notes.html Down Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Look At ...
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NEW - Interactive Visual Timetable for Working Life
... care) in day planning and behaviour management. This simple software is ideal for sequencing any series of events, including what will happen during the working day. It may be especially useful for sequencing ...
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Transition - A compromise
... and a half so it was a little rushed. They were good at explaining options, warning the parents of obstacles and providing contact details. "Connexions had good advice and provided useful contacts but ...
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Living with Max - Toilet Talk
Max indulges in toilet talk. This has proved very useful, if a little wounding at times. It allows us to get a small, honest glimpse of his world. He finds it a big challenge to articulate his concerns ...
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Interactive Visual Timetable for Working Life
... ideal for sequencing any series of events, including what will happen during the working day. It may be especially useful for sequencing activities that are difficult to remember or to reinforce positive ...
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General
... and Language Activities for Preschool Children' particularly useful. Take a look at their website: www.downsed.org ' ‘If I was to give a parent with a child with DS or one who has been diagnosed before ...
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Toys/Equipment
... etc. A Bumbo seat can be very useful for a child who requires help to sit upright. Use rolled-up towels under a child's chest while they are laid on their front for floorplay. This helps them lift up a ...
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Toiletting
... was wet or dirty and as a consequence she never liked the feeling of being left in a dirty nappy.' ‘This is the one area we feel we made a mistake. At Mencap Leeds (which was brilliantly useful in ...
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Early Speech/Signing
... or just watch Something Special on Cbeebies which shows loads of useful signs. Start with the simple ones that are likely to be your child's immediate needs (eat, sleep, drink, toilet, play, mum, dad, ...
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Surviving a trip to the hairdresser
... hairdresser a scary experience, and suggests some strategies that may be of help. First of all, it might be useful to look at the experience through the eyes of a child. You go to an unfamiliar environment ...
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Our brother has Down's syndrome
... to young siblings and other young children (some of the language is now a little out of date, but still a useful book). ...
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The Down's syndrome handbook: A practical guide for parents and carers
... useful for those wanting a good introduction to the medical aspects of Down's syndrome. ...
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Speech & Language FAQs
... 20 Questions!" which you may find useful. Alternatively if you have a question call our Information team and they may be able to help. ...
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Organise Your Own
... thinking of organising your own event, be it at school, at home or wherever, we want to help you get the best out of it. Below is what we hope are a few useful ideas and tips to help you get started... ...
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Transition
... review. Our general guide to transition planning also has useful resource links to help you. You can read some case studies on moving into supported living. Education Skill is the National Bureau for ...
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New Parents
... and your baby. Useful Resource Links An overview of the development of infants with Down syndrome (0-5 years) ‘Babies with Down Syndrome: A New Parent's Guide' Development in practice: activities ...
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Employment and the Disability Discrimination Act
... For a list of useful addresses relating to employment for adults with Down's syndrome, please download our Employment Booklet from our website. Specific legal information can be found at: ACAS helpline ...
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Early Support For Parents Of Children With Disabilities - UK Government
... education, health, social services and the voluntary sector. At the site, you can obtain a useful Family Pack and and an information booklet for parents about Down's syndrome. ...
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All About Special Needs
... their aim is that you might find some useful information here, or indeed contribute some useful information, to help make your life, or somebody else's, a little easier. Anyone can contribute to the discussion ...