Tag: Down’s syndrome

It’s easy to feel isolated when you have a child with a dual diagnosis, writes Debbie Austin 

Stuart Mills looks at some of the key issues facing teenagers with Down’s syndrome and how to support them

Stuart Mills looks at the effects of hearing impairment on children with Down’s syndrome, and what teachers can do to help

Gillian Bird provides a useful guide to help teachers understand the learning profile associated with Down’s syndrome

Over the years, SEN Magazine has followed the life of Ruby, who has Down syndrome. Here, Marcia Squire-Wood picks up her daughter’s story as Ruby heads off on her first trip away from the family

Are children with Down syndrome missing out on the benefits of regular physical activity? Samantha Downs finds out what parents think

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 

Mum of five Barbara Thorn explains why she is so proud of the three children with Down's syndrome that she adopted

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