Tag: Down’s syndrome
Residential school trips and pupils who have Down’s syndrome
Sharon Smith's top tips on including pupils who have Down's syndrome when you plan a residential school trip.
Every pupil in your school is entitled...
Two R’s for the non-verbal child
Why use the written word when my child can't talk? Johanna Aiyathurai on supporting language skills for young children with Down's syndrome.
A good base...
What’s happening at Down’s Syndrome Scotland
Katy Lironi on how DSS has adapted its ABC services following the pandemic.
Down's Syndrome Scotland has been delivering ABC (Achieving Better Communication) groups for...
Brother, do you love me? The cry for help that sparked...
When Manni Coe received a disconcerting text from his brother Reuben, who has Down’s syndrome, he decided to remove him from the care system....
Relationships start long before sex
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is a vital part of education for learners with SEND, argues Johanna Aiyathurai.
For too long now it has been...
The Lone SENDCO: Questions and Answers For the Busy SENDCO
Gary Aubin is director of SEND for a multi academy trust, having worked as a SENDCO in mainstream primary and secondary schools, where he...
The future of Down’s Syndrome therapy is just around the corner
A new study shows promising results for the future of therapy for those with Down’s syndrome, writes Dr. Henry Mahncke.
Results from a recent study...
How church helped my daughter during lockdown
Marcia Squire-Wood talks about the support her daughter Ruby has received from her church during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Lockdown started for Ruby on March 17th...
Learning from Lucy
Bringing up a daughter with learning disabilities has been the ultimate lesson in life, writes mum Samantha Bowen
I wasn’t present at the time of my...
Becoming school-ready
Stuart Mills outlines the types of support children with Down's syndrome need in the transition from Reception to Year 1
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Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
