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...
Loving and giving
Anna Sharkey on becoming an adopter.
People are motivated to adopt for many reasons such as infertility, wanting to grow their family by providing a...
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...
SEN123 : March/April 2023
Read SEN Magazine SEN123: Mar/Apr 2023 here
Let’s start off with the truly exciting news that our amazing advertising team has been shortlisted for the...
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...
Five guidelines for carers of people with Down’s Syndrome
Following a surge in calls to its helpline, the Down’s Syndrome Association have released a free resource for parents, carers, social workers and people...
Book Reviews
Teaching & Learning Illuminated: The big ideas illustrated
This new publication from the authors of The Science of Learning takes complex ideas around teaching and learning and makes them easy to understand...
