Tag: Down syndrome

Children with Down syndrome can surpass all expectations, if only they are given the chance. Wendy O’Carroll tells her son’s inspiring story

Marcia Squire-Wood takes us through the painful process of choosing between a mainstream or special school for her daughter with Down syndrome

Uuganbayar Ramsay tells an intensely personal story of loss, grief and the positive things they can engender

School inclusion for children with Down syndrome stands at a crossroads, says Kieron Smith

Mainstream nursery can be a daunting prospect for the family of a child with Down's syndrome, but the rewards are well worth the worry, says mother Marcia Squire-Wood 

What does research tell us about developing the reading skills of children with Down syndrome? Kelly Burgoyne examines the evidence