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TEACHING MATH TO PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME is the book that everyone has been waiting for!Now parents and educators can use this guide to teach meaningful math to students--with and without learning problems--who struggle with understanding computation, number concepts, and when and how to use these skills.

The author, an experienced educator, was inspired to write TEACHING MATH to meet the needs of hands-on learners after observing the difficulty her adult son with Down syndrome and his peers had in applying math skills to everyday life.

For years, the math program explained in TEACHING MATH has been successfully used with preschoolers, children, and adults with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other cognitive disabilities.Its success lies in capitalizing on the visual learning strengths of these concrete learners and using manipulatives, games, and activities to teach and maintain motivation. A key feature of this method is the early introduction of the calculator, which allows students to progress in their understanding of math without having to memorize math facts.This book can be used to help students learn the critical math survival skills needed for living independently or help students in their math curricula at school.

Book I covers introductory math skills typically taught in preschoolor elementary school, but which many older students still need helpwith, including:

Number sense
Recognizing & writing numerals
Time
Calculator skills
Counting
Measurements
Addition
Place value
Shapes
Subtraction
Money

The second volume of TEACHING MATH will focus on more advanced math skills needed for independent living, including multiplication, division, banking, budgeting, and consumer skills.

TEACHING MATH gives parents and teachers high-interest, hands-on strategies and ideas for teaching math to learners of all ages. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Great addition to our homeschooling curriculum!
I am very happy that I purchased this book. My daughter does not have Down's, but she is hard of hearing and has Auditory Processing type issues. She is a very visual, hand's on type of learner and this book has been a tremendous help in teaching her math and general survival skills. It is worth every penny and has given me a wealth of information. I highly, highly reccomend this book!

Great book
This book has some great tips on helping people with Down Syndrome learn math skills.This would be great for learners who have difficulty with traditional teaching.

pretty good resource
I have been going through this quite exhaustive resource over the past couple days.It seems to be very good in content and I think I will enjoy using this with my daughter who has FAS.

The reproducible pages are great; however, I am finding it difficult to easily reproduce them since they don't lie flat.That's really the only qualm I have.It may help to also have this available in a spiral or binder format, to make the necessary reproducibles easier to reproduce!

Great for Hands on Learners
I ordered this book to be able to work with a student who has severe brain damage and is not Down's.The activities are ones that would benefit all students, not just special needs.The activity on money and purchasing was really effective in helping my student understand the value of items and how to figure out change.

Teaching Math to People With Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills (Topics in Down Syndrome)
This is an awesome book! It gives you a step by step proven method that is almost fail-safe for teaching any concrete learner to understand math and math concepts. The only problem with this book is the misconception that the title relays in that it is not just for children with Down Syndrome. It is the method I use to teach all developmentally delayed children. I recommend it to everyone with children with delays. ... Read more

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Teach your child to read using the author's nationally recognized, proven method. From introducing the alphabet to writing and spelling, the lessons are easy to follow. The many pictures and flash cards included appeal to visual learners and are easy to photocopy!

Now includes refreshed Resources and a CD-ROM of Appendices. Print out these visual supports--picture and word cards, lotto games, charts, and more--as often as you want! ... Read more

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Teaching Reading to Children With Down Syndrome
This book contains a wealth of information to help our kids.My son with DS learned how to read with it.Very practical, easy to use, and fun.It even has directions for a treasure hunt to teach your child household words.I highly recommend it.

A Must Have Book
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1XHV73FJX5DAF I LOVE THIS BOOK!
I wrote a previous review in 2000 and thought it was high time for an updated review.
In 2000 I had taught 5 children with Down syndrome to read using the principles from this book.
I can now happily say that that number has increased to well over 200 children and teens!
This is an amazing book which gives one the blueprint to teach their learner with Down syndrome to read.
Whether I am giving a presentation to a large group or working one on one with a family, the first thing I do is recommend this book.
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome is full of useful and practical well researched information that is easy to follow.
I also would like to recommend the author's other book Literacy Skill Development for Students With Special Learning Needs A Strengths-Based Approach
by Leslie Broun and Patricia Oelwein
Both books are a MUST for all parents and teachers of children with different learning styles.

Topics on Down Syndrome
Excellent resource for parents and teachers.Written for parents, but addresses the school setting as well including suggestions for IEP goals/objectives.Methods are presented in easy to read and understand language.The other titles in this series are also excellent.I am currently reading the 1st book on teaching math to students with Downs Syndrome, and it is excellent as well.Will be a part of my professional library as a teacher of students with mild intellectual disabilities.

Another Great book by Pat Oelwein!
Another great book I have used in my SDC classroom with low cognitive functioning special needs children.I would recommend it highly.

Excellent resource
I have used this book quite a bit with my 9 year old daughter with DS, since she was about 5. It is very well written and encouraging, full of information. I have given it to all my daughter's teachers as there are activities that can be done in a classroom. ... Read more

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Children with Down syndrome master basic gross motor skills-everything from rolling over to running-just as their peers do, but may need additional help.This guide illustrates more than 100 activities for parents and professionals to practice with children from birth through age six.Checklists allow readers to plan and track a child's progress. ... Read more

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Our favorite in the series
I purchased all of the Woodbine books for children with Down Syndrome. I must say this is the one that I have used most often. My daughter with Down Syndrome is now 2 and this book has been an extremely good source of info. I have kept it handy the past two years and always find myself referring to it. I now have a newborn baby (who does not have DS), and I find myself referring back to the early chapters again to get ideas of ways to help his development. Great book I definitely reccommend!

a good book!
a very nice guide book for training children with Down Syndrome for their motor skills.

Excellent resource!
My son is 4 months old and this book has been VERY helpful in working on his head control/strength building.It takes me from the beginning and builds.I Highly recommend it.

Helpful for people new to this condition
Would recommend this book for individuals (parents, teachers, therapists) who haven't had much exposure and experience interacting with children who have Down Syndrome.

Wonderful Book
My daughter has Down Syndrome and I got this book upon recomendation by a physical therapist.I would recommend this book to every parent who is interested in participating in early intervention for their down syndrome child. The book is written very well for the lay person. For those of you with children who have down syndrome, it's a tough and wonderful road and god bless you! ... Read more

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(2009 IPPY Award Winner: Silver Medalist, Parenting/Family category)

Babies with Down Syndrome, the trustworthy guide which has benefited thousands of families since it was first published in 1985, is completely revised and updated in a new, third edition. Covering the best practices for raising and caring for children with Down syndrome through age five, this book is invaluable to new parents who have welcomed a baby with Down syndrome into their lives.

This new edition incorporates the latest scientific, medical, educational research, and practical information available, as well as parents suggestions and feedback. Existing chapters have been revised, some completely rewritten by new authors, and in keeping with its parent-friendly reputation, most of the book's contributors are parents of children with Down syndrome. Chapters cover:

What Is Down Syndrome?: A primer on the causes, characteristics, and diagnosis, including the latest information on genetics and prenatal testing;

Adjusting to Your Baby: Advice from an experienced mother on coping with common emotions and announcing the news to friends and family;

Medical Concerns & Treatments: An overview of possible health issues including celiac disease, sleep apnea, diabetes, reflux, and skin problems, with an emphasis on detecting signs early for needed treatment;

Daily Care: The gamut of care from feeding to bathing, with expanded information about toilet training;

Family Life: The impact on siblings and couples, discipline issues, and new material to help everyone understand that a child s behavior is a form of communication;

Development & Learning: Expectations about development plus new material on variability in development, learning styles, using reading to develop language, memory strengths and weaknesses, and using play to encourage learning;

Early Intervention: An overview of services and therapies for babies & toddlers with new information on the transdisciplinary approach, providing services in the natural environment, transitioning to preschool, and common questions & answers;

Legal Rights & Financial Issues: Explains your child's educational and legal rights, and financial information, including the latest on federal education and civil rights laws, sources of financial assistance, health insurance, trusts, and guardianship.

Full of new photos, parent statements, updated and expanded resources and reading lists, and a reprint of the inspiring essay, Welcome to Holland, this guide is everything parents need to build a bright and healthy future for their child with Down syndrome. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

For Grandparents Too
As a soon to be grandmother of a baby with DS I found this book to be very informative.Written for parents it did contain some things that grandparents won't be involved with.It did, however, give me a much better understanding of what to expect when our little one arrives.Having read this book I believe I will also have a better understanding of what my daughter and son in law will be going through.

Michelle
This book is updated from the last edition.I absolutely love it.It shows me what to look for on the medical issues on my son.I would highly advice getting this book.

Must Have
This book is a MUST HAVE for families with children with Down syndrome - great resource and support for parents, grandparents and physicians (I have brought to pediatrician appointment on more than one occasion)Upbeat tone, with realistic information.

Must Have
If you recently had a child that was diagnosed with Down syndrome, or like myself, had an amniocentesis come back with positive results for a baby with Down syndrome -- BUY THIS BOOK.

There's a lot of information on the internet, but this book not only compiles it together for you in an organized fashion (so you actually retain what you read...) but it also provides humanity.Short snippets at the end of every chapter help you cope with the array of emotions that you will be feeling -- without making you feel bad, dirty or even worse.

The information in this book is amazing.The information itself actually cheered me up and made me realize, "Hey, it's actually NOT that big of a deal."I'm truly indebted to the authors and contributors of this book.

You can find as much information as possible for children and teenagers with Down syndrome -- if you have a child passed the age of 9.This book provides you with information for NEWBORNS, INFANTS, TODDLERS and YOUNG CHILDREN.Again, invaluable.

If you're a family member (grandparent-to-be, or new grandparent) BUY this for yourself as well.There's a lot of teamwork involved in raising a child with Down syndrome, and whilst you may not be the main source of the team... your ability to cooperate with mom and dad's new way of raising this child will help tremendously.There's also a lot of legal issues in regards to the child's future that all grandparents need to know!

Excellent first book
This was an excellent first book right after we found out our child was born with Down syndrome.It answered all of our questions and concerns.I highly recommend this book for the beginner. ... Read more

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For children with Down syndrome, communicating is just as urgent and essential as it is for anyone else.In the newly updated and expanded edition of Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome, Libby Kumin offers comprehensive, authoritative, and practical advice based on her nearly 25 years of firsthand experience with kids with Down syndrome.She explains the role of a SLP, the stages of communication development, and how certain characteristics of Down syndrome, such as low muscle tone, hearing loss, and cognitive delays, can slow progression of those skills.Delays can lead to frustration and other problems for children who do not have intelligible speech until age 2 or later.

EARLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME focuses on speech and language development from birth through the stage of making 3-word phrases, which is often around kindergarten age, but can occur later.This book offers a wealth of information on intelligibility issues, hearing loss, apraxia (difficulty planning oral-motor movements), and other factors that affect communication for children with Down syndrome.It explains how to prepare for and understand the results of speech-language assessment, and goes on to describe what to expect in the years ahead when a child enters elementary school.

Throughout the new edition, the author incorporates the latest research on Down syndrome and communication development.She has added new chapters on high- and low-tech augmentative and alternative communication options, as well as articulation and literacy (how reading aids in the learning of language, speech, and auditory skills).New checklists on evaluating and treating speech problems, and numerous home activities designed to help children master each stage of communication development have also been added. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Excellent resource
I consider this book, along with the gross and fine motor skills books, my primary written resources for working with my 7mth son with Down Syndrome. The information is clearly written, easy to understand and comes with activities that you can do to help with speech skills. I use these books to supplement what we have learned from the early intervention therapists. I highly recommend them for any new parent of a child with Down Syndrome.

Intervention Strategies
This is a great resource for both professionals and parents.The author does an excellent job of explaining the various aspects of speech and language and the challenges a child with Down syndrome may face.She also gives intervention ideas that are well suited to these difficulties and are easy to integrate.I was very pleased with this book, especially for the price!

Down syndrome book
I found this book to be helpful when working with a child who has Down syndrome.

Even with Speech Therapy this book is useful.
Don't put it all on your therapist to teach your child.Take it into your own hands...it is your child.This book is great for your child of any age.It is really good for someone who has a little one because it talks about oral motor issues that could delay the speech and how to work on them.Libby is the Speech guru in the Down syndrome world...but you may have already know that.

excellent suggestions and explanations
Bought for use in a parent-infant education program for children infant to 3. Written with parents in mind so that it is not full of medical-speak, and full of suggestions, this is a good book for anyone working with or parenting a child with low tone or multiple issues that interfere with language development. ... Read more

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(2007 Independent Publisher Award, Bronze Medalist in Psychology/Mental Health category) (2006 ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award:Finalist in Psychology Category)(2006 Best Books Book Awards, Psychology/Mental Health Finalist)

In this groundbreaking book, the founding directors of the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois the first and premier facility of its type in North America share nearly 30 years of combined experience treating more than 3,000 adolescents and adults with Down syndrome aged 12 to 83.MENTAL WELLNESS is an invaluable resource for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and caregivers who want to understand better how to promote mental health and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome.

This authoritative, easy-to-read guide clarifies what are the common behavioral characteristics of Down syndrome, how some can be mistaken for mental illness, and what are the bona fide mental health problems that occur more commonly in people with Down syndrome.As McGuire and Chicoine describe these traits and mental health issues, they also explain, through detailed observations and case studies based on their patients, how parents, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can work together to foster mental wellness.In addition, the authors discuss the importance of regular assessment and how behavior and mental well-being can be affected by environmental conditions, social opportunities, and physical health.

The first section of the book offers a wealth of knowledge and insight about typical behavioral traits of Down syndrome and how to work with them to encourage mental wellness on a day-to-day basis. Topics include:

Community and Family Support
Self-Talk and Imaginary Friends
Communication-Related Problems
Memory Strengths and Deficits
Emotional Development
Tendencies Toward Sameness and Repetition
Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Lifespan Issues

The second section on mental illness includes chapters on such conditions as:

Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Tic Disorders
Repetitive Movements
AD/HD and Other Impulse Control Issues
Autism
Alzheimer disease

In each case, the authors describe the problem signs, the diagnostic process and a range of treatment options, such as counseling, behavioral therapy and medications.

Now, thanks to MENTAL WELLNESS, readers all over the world can pay a virtual visit to the Adult Down Syndrome Center and benefit from the insight and expertise of Drs. McGuire and Chicoine.Anyone who knows or cares for an adult with Down syndrome will undoubtedly understand them better after reading this guide. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Excellent!
The book came quickly in perfect condition and is an excellent addition to our library!

Information Difficult to Find Elsewhere
Found the information we were looking for, which helped explain a change in the behavior of our child with Down Syndrome.

Have shared with caregivers and agencies working with adults with Down Syndrome.Would highly recommend the book.

Great Book!
If you have a loved one in your life with a disability (Down Syndrome in particular), this book is a must have.Teaching our kids to be independent and to maintain a positive self image are both essential to their success in life.

One of the best books in the field. Period. Must own.
I work in the healthcare field with persons with Mild Mental Retardation including Down's Syndrome. I'm also a grad student and have taken several courses in this area. This book is a revelation. The first thing that's great is that it's a practical manual specific to just Down's (most caregiver manuals are so broad as to be virtually useless). This book has answers to real world problems culled from experience and insight.

It does a great job at systematizing a lot of the knowledge out there and coming up with ways to apply it. The concept of "groove", chapter on OCD and Down's (something I was having a problem with with a specific client I work with and haven't seen anything useful written on) and Time Perception were all really good.

Lots of helpful, PRACTICAL information and not a bunch of the kind of garbage educational theory and psychobabble that passes as scholarship nowadays. This stuff works. I've used it already. It is obviously written by people who actually work with people with Downs and not ivory tower bureaucrats.

If you're a caregiver, work with persons with Downs' or are a concerned parent, buy this one ASAP. I can't say enough good things about this book.

Excellent Book!!
As a mother of an adult with Down syndrome, I found this book to be amazing.I wish I had found this book years ago!I now understand why my daughter does many of the things she does.This book delves into not only physical aspects which might contribute to the mental wellness of adults with Downs, but also the psychological as well.
I was fascinated to learn that so many things my daughter does is very common with many adults with Down syndrome.
This book is a great guide to help all parents, family members, doctors and others who live, help and work with adults with Down syndrome.
... Read more

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(2007 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award: Finalist, Parenting; 2008 NAPPA Honors Award)

Parents of children with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities are accustomed to paying close attention to their child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. This proactive approach should also include their child's sexual development, which for many parents may not seem as obvious or urgent, especially to those with young children.

Drawing on her unique background as both a sexual educator and mother of a child with Down syndrome, the author blends factual information and practical ideas for teaching children with Down syndrome about their bodies, puberty, and sexuality. This book gives parents the confidence to speak comfortably about these sometimes difficult subjects.

In an easy-to-read, non-clinical style, the book covers relevant issues and concerns for children of all ages, such as:
Labeling & explaining private body parts;

Identifying & expressing emotions;

Respecting personal space;

Teaching self-care & hygiene;

Understanding norms of privacy;

Understanding gender identity;

Showing appropriate levels of affection.

It also covers later issues that affect teenagers and young adults, including:
Anticipating and understanding puberty;

Dealing with periods, bras for girls;

Experiencing erections, wet dreams for boys;

Relating to the opposite sex;

Sharing parental values about sexuality;

Explaining sexual relationships;

Preventing sexual abuse;

Understanding how Down syndrome affects puberty & fertility rates.

Each chapter highlights important points with key messages, teaching activities, parental pauses, and anecdotes, all of which prompt readers to stop and consider concepts or values associated with a particular topic. The final chapter covers the special concerns of parents who are now teaching teenaged or adult children about sexuality for the first time. It concludes with extensive appendices containing invaluable teaching materials and illustrations of body parts and functions. ... Read more

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Down syndrome book
I found this book to be helpful when working with a child who has Down syndrome.

Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about their Bodies, Boudaries, and Sexuality
Excellent resource for parents, teenagers with all types of disabilities, as well as repite providers, and teachers.

Great for Parents of children/adults with Down syndrome
Excellent book.
Great pointers for parents of little ones with Down syndrome. As a parent of an adult with Down syndrome, I found the book to be excellent in discussing sexuality and body boundries.

Wonderful to find information
Thank you for making it so easy for me to get the information I need to be the best parent I can be to my daughter who was born 15 years ago with Down Syndrome.Sometimes it feels like we are in a boat with no oars.When I find books like this that actually give me some insight it makes all the difference in the world.And right here on Amazon, I don't have to go out searching and searching.
This book is very easy to navigate and find the info I need help with.Just another way to approach things helps tremendously.
Thank you

Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality
Terri Couwenhoven's book is a terrific resource for parents and teachers of kids with Down syndrome and other disabilities (including autism).The book includes lessons to use when teaching kids about safe behavior and social relationships. ... Read more

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Announcing Book 2, the much-anticipated sequel to DeAnna Horstmeier's popular and successful first book on teaching essential math used in daily living. TEACHING MATH TO PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER HANDS-ON LEARNERS, BOOK2: ADVANCED SURVIVAL SKILLS continues with her proven, practical hands-on activities--with the help of games, manipulatives, props, and worksheets--to make learning concrete and more tangible to hands-on learners, including those with Down syndrome, autism, or other cognitive disabilities. All the visual supports and worksheets that make DeAnna's teaching technique so effective are included in the book. Just like Book 1, the follow-up book focuses on survival math--computations and concepts that relate to everyday life and being as independent as possible.

Book 2 reviews some of the basics but mostly focuses on more challenging skills that are usually taught in upper elementary, middle school and beyond, such as:
Multiplication & Division: Using manipulatives and a calculator; solving word problems; memorizing multiplication facts.
Fractions: Practicing fractions through cooking, especially measuring for baking; reading and writing mixed numbers (5 1/4); learning fraction equivalents.
Measurement: Measuring to the nearest 1/4 inch; understanding how long a mile is and measurements for temperature, weather, food and units of capacity (cup, pint, quart, gallon).
Money: Adding up mixed coins and bills; banking basics (depositing money, writing and cashing checks); tracking spending; budgeting (understanding the difference between discretionary and necessary purchases).
Decimals: Writing and reading dollar amounts to the 10ths and 100ths; memorizing percentage and fraction equivalents. ... Read more

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Hands-on Teaching MAth Book 2
ALong with the CD, this book is invaluable as a resource for learning centers, small groups, and one on one instruction!

An absolutely indispensable book on the subject
The mark of an excellent educator is to be able to teach students the subject, regardless of any learning disabilities. "Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Advanced Survival Skills" is book two in a series meant to help educators deal with differently abled students and teach them what they need to know to deal with the world. Book two focuses on advanced topics such as multiplication, fractions, decimals, percentages, and other vital math skills. "Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome" is an absolutely indispensable book on the subject. ... Read more

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The popular book, Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome is now available in an expanded new edition.Written by an occupational therapist who has worked extensively with children with Down syndrome, and is also the mother a teenager with Down syndrome, this book explains the best practices and procedures for helping children master daily living skills for home, school, and an independent future.

The author presents a thorough overview of the building blocks of fine motor development and how the characteristics of Down syndrome can impact the acquisition and progression of fine motor skills.

She also explains the building blocks of fine motor development:Stability
Bilateral coordination
Sensation
Dexterity
Early arm and hand control
And covers important daily living skills for home and school:Dressing & grooming
Eating & drinking
Cutting
Grasping a pencil
Preprinting skills
Drawing
Printing
Cursive handwriting
There are instructions for dozens of easy home- and school-based activities, which help children gradually overcome delays and learn the fine motor skills mentioned above.The author suggests ways for parents to incorporate these exercises into as many day-to-day activities as possible, recognizing how impractical it is to constantly be in "therapy" mode with a child.

New material includes a chapter on problems with sensory processing for those who are over- or under-responsive to touch, or have unexpected reactions to sound, pain, or other sensations.Being aware of these sensitivities can open pathways to better behavior and responsiveness to therapy. Also new is information about a critical developmental step--determining when a child is ready for preprinting activities.These and many other additions make this the most up-to-date, comprehensive resource on fine motor development for children with Down syndrome. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Great for parents and therapists
I ordered this book for a parent I'm working with.I'm an SLP, and she was waiting for OT services to begin.She wanted some ideas on what she could do NOW while waiting.This is full of practical, fun ideas; good charts; straightforward talk.I work in early intervention (0-3) and will keep this book as very useful for myself as well to integrate into my lessons.

highly recommended
This book is very informative and breaks down fine motor development very well with very good examples that both a parent and therapist will find useful

Great Resource
We have been using this book as a resource while working with my 1 1/2 year old grandson who was shaken at the age of 7 weeks. While not everything in it applies because he does not have Downs Syndrome, it has proviced a wealth of very practical hands-on information that we just couldn't find elsewhere.

Two sections of the book that I found especially helpful were the summary of fine motor development at the end of Chapter 3 and Chapter 11 on sensory processing.However, the entire book is just an outstanding resource for laypeople like myself struggling to come up with practical ways to help a very young child with severe developmental delays.

Great book for parent and professional
This book details all aspects of the child with down syndrome.I think this is a must have book for parents, and an equally important book for the professional working with a child diagnosed with down syndrome.

Great Practical Strategies from a Special Day Class Teacher
I would recommend buying this book since it includes many practical strategies with working with children with low cognitive functioning.We, as teachers, need practical ideas based by "best practice" research that we can implement immediately after reading a book.This is a book by a seasoned special education teacher and I recommend it highly. ... Read more

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The sensitively written LetÂ's Talk About It Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page, and are available in both English and Spanish language editions. A short section at the back of each book offers related advice to parents. My Friend Has Down Syndrome describes a condition that affects many families. Younger children are normally puzzled when they encounter other kids who suffer from Down Syndrome. Here is a heartwarming and reassuring story of how an ordinary child comes to understand and befriend another child who has Down Syndrome. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Cute book
My oldest son has Down syndrome and I was looking for a book that was simple and to the point to share with his siblings and friends to help them better understand and accept 'J's' differences.It is very basic and simple.

Decent children's book about Down syndrome
Given the selection of children's books about Down syndrome, this one really tried to make the grade.I was looking for a book to read to my daughter's 1st grade class since she has Down syndrome, and this one is geared to kids maybe a couple of years older than that.The book incorrectly states that a person with Down syndrome is born with an extra gene - it should say "extra chromosome".It also mentions a few stereotypes and other "facts" about Down syndrome that aren't entirely accurate.It would have been a bit better with a little more touch up.I would have preferred photographs of real children, but the drawings, although stereotypical, are quite good.The overall message of the book, that people with Down syndrome might need a little extra help with some things but are very capable people and valuable members of their communities, is great.It is also presented in a way that kids would see as "cool" and easily related to their own experiences.

my friend has down syndrome
I got this book for my daughter aged 4.Her brother was born with Down syndrome and I thought she would enjoy it .She loves bedtime stories and I thought it might provoke questions or anxieties she may have about her brother's disability .I lovedthe book and it's illustrations;very well put together ,I think she is a bit young to understand yet but I'm sure it will come out again and again.

I love this book!
I love the story, the illustrations...everything.My daughter has Down syndrome and she is getting to the age where she is seeking out friends.I purchased this book to help the friendships grow, for the younger ones in our family network that have questiosn etc.If you have a child with Down syndrome or you know of a child with Down syndrome this is the book to get.It would be a great addition to your classrooms library as well. ... Read more

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2009 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist

(2010 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA): Honors Award) Award-Winning Finalist in the Anthologies/Non-Fiction category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News

Acceptance, courage, friendship, awareness, and joy--these are the gifts recounted in more than seventy inspirational essays included in Gifts 2. Edited by Kathryn Lynard Soper, the follow-up to the bestselling first volume, Gifts 2 presents a broader perspective on Down syndrome and life by including passionate stories by siblings, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles, as well as mothers of older children. Friends, teachers, medical professionals, and coaches also share the joys of knowing and caring for someone with Down syndrome.

Like the previous book, Gifts 2 helps us see that the hopes and dreams family and friends have for a child with Down syndrome are similar to the ones we have for any child. And, more often than not, expectations are fulfilled--if not always the way we anticipated they would be. A grandparent, inspired by his grandson's strong will, discovers the ability to persevere and not give up on a job. A brother who assumed he would be the person helping his sibling with Down syndrome describes how often it is the other way around. A young teacher remembers her first student with Down syndrome and it gives her strength and clarity when she is faced with her own child's diagnosis.

This heartfelt collection is a source of comfort to other families, and offers insight to anyone who wonders how people with Down syndrome live today. Give the ultimate gift, share both volumes with family and friends, your child's teacher or pediatrician--help raise public awareness and provide others a point-of-view they might otherwise miss. ... Read more

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Gifts 2: how people with Down Syndrome Enrich the world
I am so glad that I finally putchased this book! It has been on my "to read" list since it was published last year. I follow several of the Authors blogs on the internet and find thier family's story encouraging.I am always so encouraged how our "different abilities" make the world what it is. Everyone has something to give and something to learn from the others in thier lives. This book was so good I couldve chosen to read it in one setting. But Given the way each story is about a specific family they can be read by themselves quite esily. I like the way the stories were put together in chapters or grouped by topic. I have not read Gifts 1 and want to let you know that this book can easily be enjoyed without reading the first book. I hope the publisher will have a Gifts 3!

Wonderful
I love this book. Also have previous Gifts. Message was similar, yet very different. For me it is good to read how others in this situation feel/think.

A solid and recommended read for any who doubt the abilities of those with Down Syndrome to impact the world
'Differently abled', children with Down Syndrome can still provide a positive impact on the world. "Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World" is a collection of essays from family, friends, educators, and more about how they have become better people as a whole through their interactions with people with Down Syndrome. An uplifting read for parents, "Gifts 2" is a solid and recommended read for any who doubt the abilities of those with Down Syndrome to impact the world.

Insipiring!
Such a good book! I had bought Gifts 1 and i was hooked to it! i haven't stopped lending it to friends as it's so inspiring! Gifts 2 is an amazing book as well. Slightly different as this time it's not only mothers who tell their stories about their kids but relatives and friends too! A big well done to Kathryn Soper and her crew! Thanks for such a wonderful book.

GiftS 2--A GREAT GIFT
Halloween is coming in a few days.Give this "treat" of a book to anyone you care about including yourself.
The true stories in this collection provide an opportunity to meet some amazing people of all ages thriving with Down syndrome.
Each story is a gem that will inspire, enlighten and entertain.
The editor has included stories written by a wide range of people including family, friends, teachers, neighbors--each story featuring at least one photo.
Reading about the challenges of life with Down syndrome is an emotional jolt that can offer a perspective on life that is transformational.
This is not only a wonderful holiday present butalso a gift for any day of the year.
I adore this book and read and reread the stories with a box of tissues nearby! ... Read more

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These beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read storybooks simplify and normalize complicated childhood conditions, like down syndrome. When read aloud, other children can identify why a peer may be treated differently and begin to empathize with them. In addition, children whose conditions set them apart as being different begin to feel accepted and safe. Each book includes a Kids' Quiz to reinforce new information and Ten Tips for Teachers to provide additional facts and ideas for teacher use. In Taking Down Syndrome to School, Nick's story explains what Down Syndrome is and how it affects children born with it. ... Read more

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Just the right touch
I found this book to be a very sensitive and positive treatment of a topic that needs to be discussed in schools today.As more children with Down Syndrome and other disabilities are entering our classrooms, discussions of pertinent issues are important. Exposure of non-disabled children to books such as this one will facilitate their communication with and acceptance of the disabled youngsters with whom they will be expected to associate. Ms. Glatzer does an admirable job of presenting the information in an informative, gentle, non-threatening way, at just the right level for a young elementary school aged child to grasp. By writing the book as a first-person narrative, told in the words of Nick, the young boy with Down Syndrome, she makes it easy and natural for the young reader to empathize with him. The similarities between Nick and the reader are stressed, rather than the differences.This book (and the others in the same series) should be in every elementary school classroom today. ... Read more

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As children with Down syndrome reach age 6 they encounter more complex speech and language demands in their learning and relationships with others. This is when gaps in communication abilities between children with Down syndrome and their typically developing peers begin to widen. Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better provides parents and professionals with the information and resources they need to improve their child s communication at school, at home, and in the wider community.
Written by Dr. Libby Kumin, an expert in Down syndrome and communication, this is the only book about speech and language issues for children with Down syndrome ages 6-14, and is the sequel to Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome. Encouraging and parent-friendly, it covers the scope of speech and language issues important for this age group, from understanding language pragmatics to building conversation skills and from using augmentative and alternative communication systems to improving speech intelligibility. Chapters include case studies, research, home and school activities for practice, and present:

The distinctions between language and speech

Factors that make speech and language difficult (articulation, grammar, fluency)

The evaluation process (school or private evaluation)

Assessment of language and speech skills

Language treatment (grammar, vocabulary, reading)

Speech treatment (articulation, fluency, apraxia)

Communication skills at school

Communication skills at home & in the community

Conversational skills (how to start & end conversations, take turns, stay on topic)

Assistive technology for communication (assessing need, types of augmentative or alternative communication, the right match for your child)

A suggested reading list, resource guide, and appendices (sample evaluations and blank forms) complement the wealth of practical suggestions and strategies in Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better. Parents, therapists, and teachers will want to refer to it often to help children make communication progress and participate fully in their lives.

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Was okay
It was fine. Not the best but okay. It would have been better if the author gave a little more detail as to what the underlying issue is. It would make the recommendations make more sense.

A valuable supplement for anyone teaching communication skills to young people with different types of mental handicaps
Dr. Libby Kumin, an expert on Down syndrome and communication, presents Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better: Speech and Language Skills for Ages 6-14, a guide for both parents and professionals to helping young people develop their speech, language, and communication skills. Chapters discuss the factors that make speech and language difficult, especially for children with Down syndrome; how to assess language and speech skills; language and speech treatments; fostering conversational skills; and much more. Black-and-white photographs, anecdotes, home activities for practicing communication skills and more enhance this user-friendly compendium. A "must-have" for educators and parents responsible for a child with Down syndrome, Helping Children with Down Syndrome Communicate Better is also a valuable supplement for anyone teaching communication skills to young people with different types of mental handicaps.
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(2008 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA): Gold Award; 2008 Mom's Choice Awards: Silver Recipient, Special & Exceptional Needs; 2008 Nautilus Award: Silver Winner, Memoir/Personal Growth)

Having a baby with Down syndrome is not something most parents would willingly choose. Yet many who travel this path discover rich, unexpected rewards along the way. In this candid and poignant collection of personal stories, sixty-three mothers describe the gifts of respect, strength, delight, perspective, and love, which their child with Down syndrome has brought into their lives. The contributors to this collection have diverse personalities and perspectives, and draw from a wide spectrum of ethnicity, world views, and religious beliefs. Some are parenting within a traditional family structure; some are not. Some never considered terminating their pregnancy; some struggled with the decision. Some were calm at the time of diagnosis; some were traumatized. Some write about their pregnancy and the months after giving birth; some reflect on years of experience with their child. Their diverse experiences point to a common truth: The life of a child with Down syndrome is something to celebrate. These women have something to say--not just to other mothers but to all of us. ... Read more

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Awesome!
The book came quickly in perfect condition - it was a recommended book and will benefit many of our mothers here at church.

A Wake Up Call Amidst a Sient Genocide
What I read of this book was beautiful....

As per a 10/22/09 article in First Things by Archbishop Charles Chaput,
* "medical professionals now can steer an expectant mother toward abortion simply by hinting at a list of the child's possible defects [sic]....
* "Every child with Down syndrome, every adult with special needs--in fact, every unwanted unborn child, every person who is poor, weak, abandoned, or homeless--is an icon of God's face and a vessel of his love. How we treat these persons--whether we revere them and welcome them or throw them away in distaste--shows what we really believe about human dignity, both as individuals and as a nation"

Must have for all new parents with a child with Down Syndrome
This is an absolutely heartwarming (and tearjerking...in a good way) book that all new parents with a child with Down Syndrome should have. I got this book after finding out my little girl was going to be born with Down Syndrome. She is now 2 and I still find myself reading it sometimes. It's a great gift idea too, if you know someone who has just had a baby with DS, or who has a prenatal diagnosis.

Excellent uplifting stories
What wonderful uplifting stories of children with Down Syndrome. This would be an excellent gift for parents or grandparents of someone with Down Syndrome.I've already given it to our neighbor down the street and will give it to others who are blessed with a child with Down Syndrome. Our daughter (who has Down Syndrome) asked my husband (who is bald) what Down Syndrome means and he said that "it's kind of like being bald, you can't help it but it really doesn't matter much!"

You definately NEED to read this book!
This is an incredibly wonderful collection of personal stories, from families, about their feelings when they were given the diagnosis of Down syndrome.It talks about their vulnerability, tears, fears, grief, and loving acceptance.The stories are remarkably similar in spirit (and similar to my own experiences), yet vastly different in true-life execution.How we react, grieve, and deal with the curve ball of Down syndrome is explored and the reader will laugh, cry, and everything in between; but the outcome is always fantastic.It is a throughly enjoyable and compelling read. ... Read more

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Valuable for the unique insights it provides
I've never read a book by people with Down Syndrome before, and haven't gotten to meet many people with Down Syndrome either, so it was a real pleasure to get to meet and understand what these two young men are thinking and feeling on a variety of topics from having Down Syndrome, school and interacting with others, what their dreams are for their future, how they feel about women, marriage, and children, etc.

It was a hard book to sit down and read front to back because the book was structured as a series of quotes from both boys or conversations between them and their family members, and also because the way they phrase things is different from what I am used to, so I instead enjoyed reading a few chapters a day.

I was a little taken aback at some of Jason's attitudes towards women at that time, but I appreciate that he was a high school student at that time and may have matured in his viewpoints since then - I know I am very different from when I was a high-schooler! People with strong religious convictions may prefer to read this book before handing it off to their teen with DS, since the views are largely secular.

This was a valuable and unique look inside the heads of two strong young men who are working hard to be accepted and beloved contributors to society, and I am so glad they wrote this book to share their thoughts with us.

A wonderful book
I read this book when my son was just a baby, and I was still full of misconceptions and misunderstandings about Down syndrome.The story of these two young men, told in their own words, did more to help me begin to envision a life full of hope and potential for my baby than any other book I'd read.I want to thank them for helping me learn, and grow as a person, and be a better mother to my own son.

very educational
i think this book should go to individuals to learn about issues that might be dealing with. these two advocates have learned a lot and how their parents has taught them i think i definitively recommend this book to go to many libraries and bookstores so that other mencan learn how to do things on their own just like any other men. i am a women and i have down syndrome to i have read this it made me realize that havingdown syndrome is a celebration

As a Mom, I Couldn't Relate
I read this when my son was a baby and the book was new. I couldn't relate to ANYTHING about these boys lives. As a woman, I just couldn't relate to their male view of the world. We did not share any interests either. This book might be more appreciated by an adult male relative, professional, or family friend, but I wouldn't recommend it for a teen. It is nice that these two boys with DS are so capable, but their book would be more interesting for someone that shared their viewpoint and/or interests. If you are a woman, read something more uplifting.

Count Us Inby Jason Kingsley, & Mitchell Levitz
This is a book written in their own words by two young men who have Down's Syndrome.They share the ups and down's of their lives .Although my son is only nine, I found this book very helpful because it gave me some preview of things to come. Because the book was written in the boys' own words,it gives a unique picture into the minds and lives of older children with Down syndrome.It also gave some insight into familiar problems, as well as some events that were unique to these boys who authored the book.I found myself wishing that myown son had a close friend to help guide him through the ups and downs that await him in his teenage years.Then I realised that I could actively seek out peers for him to become friendly with at my local Down syndrome chapter, and maybe I couldfind some friends that he could become close with in a similar fashion to the authors of this book. Ihighly recommend this bookto all parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals who work with children who have disabliities similar to Down Syndrome, because the experiences of these boys could cover a broad spectrum of disabilities, not only Down Syndrome.So many books are written from an outsider's prespective. This book comes straight from the sourcel. ... Read more

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The Down Syndrome Transition Handbook helps parents prepare their child for independent adult life. It's full of practical tips and step-by-step instructions to help families envision their child's future, develop a transition plan, and implement it. There's also a wealth of information about adults in their twenties or thirties living at home who are still struggling with finding a job, locating housing, or establishing a meaningful life in their community, and who could achieve more independence with the right guidance and supports.

The book is the culmination of the author's professional and personal experiences guiding hundreds of families through the transition process, and parenting her own son with Down syndrome, now an adult living independently. Its conversational style reassures parents overwhelmed by a complex process and its frank advice offers a reality check for parents whose child will soon venture into the adult world, or whose adult child has yet to leave the nest.

The Down Syndrome Transition Handbook outlines the steps of transitioning, with an emphasis on the necessity of the child playing an active role in the process. It considers everything families need to know--from meeting broad, basic needs such as finding meaningful ways to fill one's days (work, volunteering, leisure activities, training & education, exercise) and how to get around (driving vs. using public transportation) to addressing specific needs such as whether to leave high school at age 21 or earlier and how to maintain eligibility for benefits by keeping income and assets within allowable limits. Chapters address:

High School
Postsecondary Options
Testing
Residential Options
Work & other Endeavors
Transportation
Health
Family & Friends
Legal Issues
Financial Issues
Technology

Families will want this one-stop resource to demystify the transition process for teens and young adults and to help older adults still at home become more independent. ... Read more

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Very useful guide
This book is packed with useful information and sound advice. The author has thought of everything. The book is written in a relaxed, conversational style --not at all difficult or academic. I recommend it for every parent and for every professional who works with young adults with disabilities.

EXCELLENT RESOURCE
If you are the parent of a tween or teen with Down syndrome--buy this book now. If your child with Down syndrome is post-teen--you NEED this book fast.If you are with a Down syndrome organization--BUY 5 for your library. Everything you can think of with regards to transition is included in an informative, entertaining guide.

A treasure trove of information and insight
More of a comprehensive guide than a handbook. Jo Ann Simons has delivered book that should be read by every parent of a child with Down Syndrome, as well as social workers, teachers, and health care professionals. Ms. Simon is an authority on transition, but is able to deliver a treasure trove of information with a clear, engaging, and non-directive tone. Full of illustrative examples and a wealth of engaging photographs, this book is uplifting--it makes the difficult seem possible and the daunting, achievable.

A must for any parent or family member of a Downs syndrome affected child
Down Syndrome has many challenges, but normalcy is possible. "Down Syndrome Transition Handbook" is a guide for parents of children affected with Down's syndrome who want to help their children live as full and as independent a life as possible. Education, lodging, health care, transportation, employment, and more are discussed in depth to give parents a stronger understanding of the challenges faced by these individuals. "Down Syndrome Transition Handbook" is a must for any parent or family member of a Downs syndrome affected child.

Excellent Information Source--A Must Have
This is an exceptional book.Transitions for individuals with disabilities can be difficult to navigate.This book clearly provides a wealth of information in an understandable and sequential format.It both provides information on on social emotional and health issues and information on how to better understand and navigate legal matters and state agencies.This book is a must have for both families and professionals. ... Read more

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For over 10 years, parents and professionals have trusted Dr. Pueschel's best-selling book--and now they can get the latest information in his new edition. Crossing the lifespan, this thorough volume highlights developmental stages and shows recent advances that can improve a child's quality of life. New topics covered include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997; innovative services, programs, and support groups; the latest prenatal genetic testing methods; the impact of play on gross motor development; and the association of Down syndrome with other disorders. Written by leading experts, many of whom are parents of children with Down syndrome, this book offers readers the advice and insight they need. ... Read more

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A must have for new parents
Dr. Pueschel is well known as an advocate for people with Down syndrome, a leading expert in the field, and a father of a child with Down syndrome. A noted speaker at Down syndrome conferences across the country, Dr. Pueschel has revised his popular book with the latest information. The book covers a range of topics from prenatal diagnosis to stimulating your child's gross motor, fine motor and speech skills to pre-school to adolesence and on to adulthood. It also covers vital information about the most current legislation including IDEA 1997. This is one of the books that should be on every new parent's bookshelf.

One of the first books for new parents
New parents should be aware of Siegmund Pueschel's reputation in the community of families affected by Down syndrome.As both a doctor andfather of a child with Down syndrome this book is a compassionate,accurate, and thorough introduction to Down syndrome for the new parent. It is among the first 5 books I acquired when my son was born and remainsone that I look back to and appreciate for its quality. ... Read more

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Even the closest brothers and sisters don't always get along or understand each other. Add a disability like Down syndrome to the mix, and that sibling relationship gets even more complicated, especially for teenagers. This is the first book written exclusively for teens with a brother or sister with Down syndrome. In an easy-to-read, question & answer format, it tackles a broad range of their most common issues and concerns. Nearly 100 questions - all posed by teen siblings - are grouped into the following categories: facts and statistics about Down syndrome; how people with Down syndrome learn; handling parent and family conflicts; dealing with your sibling's frustrating behaviours; managing uncomfortable situations; sorting out your feelings; becoming an advocate; what the future holds for you and your sibling; and, finding local and national resources. Thoughtful, knowledgeable answers are provided by Brian Skotko, the brother of a young woman with Down syndrome, and Sue Levine, a social worker focused on sibling issues for the past 30 years. This book gives teens the green light to explore their own feelings and questions about their sibling with Down syndrome and how their relationship may change in the future. ... Read more

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Fasten your seatbelt: a crash course on Down Syndrome for brothers and sisters
Lots of good information. Not written for younger children to read by themselves, or in such a way that you would read it verbatim to a child under 5. Very useful, though, as you develop your approach to explaining things to the sibling.

For kids and parents
Reading this book is just as beneficial to parents as it is for siblings.It is very helpful and insightful for siblings but just as much for parents.It gives a window into the diversity of thoughts and feelings that siblings have but might be afraid to discuss with parents.It is a good springboard for parents to have discussions with all their children about thoughts, fears and feelings at all different developmental levels.It's wonderful for siblings to have their very own book, written just for them!

This book was fabulous!
Even though my child with down syndrome is 10 yrs. old and has 2 older brothers, I learned so much from this book...even after 10 years.I think that all families of children with down syndrome should have this book in their homes as it is a wonderful resource.It's the kind of book you don't have to read cover-to-cover..you just reference what you need.Everything is explained in simple, understandable terms.My 13 and 15 yr. old sons could have used it over the last 10 years although they will still benefit from it even now.I also felt that the book would be great for teachers of students with down syndrome to read...especially if your child is in any inclusion settings. And...the book is humorous!You can't beat that! ... Read more

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Providing a comprehensive survey of the clinical, educational, developmental, psychosocial, and transitional issues relevant to people with Down syndrome, this book addresses the needs of family members, caregivers, and professionals alike. Edited in association with the National Down Syndrome Society, this up-to-date treatment incorporates the newest developments concerning sexuality, inclusion, transition into adulthood, and legislation, as well as a discussion
of the Human Genome Project and the sequencing of chromosome 21. ... Read more

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Stunning vision of the next century of research
The case of down syndrome is one that is complex yet simple, and challenging yet easy. To understand the complexities that must occur to result in an affected patient is beyond most human comprehension. This book does a great job at highlighting the past milestones in research, yet focusing primarily on the future of study in this subject. Bill optomistically creates a nurturing sense of hope in all patients currently affected by this raveging disease, and instills hope for a better life, living life to the fullest

Useful Reference
"...a useful reference tool for families and service providers." (Human Genetics)

Terrific Compendium
"...a terrific compendium of the wide array of topics...whatever the challenges that lie ahead...we are much better prepared by the information and vision provided by this excellent book." (Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, May 2003)

"Exceedingly Valuable"
"...exceedingly valuable for a wide spectrum of individuals: parents, professionals, caregivers, and researchers..." (American Journal of Human Genetics, Vol. 72, 2003)

Recommended Book
"I...consider a copy of this book a must for every institutional and personal library." (Journal of the National Medical Association, March 2003) ... Read more

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This groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind book provides information and tools for carving healthy lifestyles people with Down syndrome, their families, and those who support them.

The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook has something to offer to everyone. The medical information regarding people with Down syndrome is helpful to parents and professionals alike who want to know more about recommendations for specific conditions, such as diabetes and celiac disease, as well as basic nutrition and physiology.

The rest of the book is devoted to issues and strategies for promoting healthful living that can be used for babies, children, teens and adults with and without Down syndrome. Joan uses universal design and visual strategies to reach people who may struggle with reading focus on learning how to be healthy.

The author is a registered and the mother of a teenager with Down syndrome, autism, celiac disease, and who is nonverbal. Using her education and her experience sheblends best practices for education, communication, nutrition, and support strategies into every aspect of living a healthful life. ... Read more

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The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook
The book was very informative for families starting out with a young down syndrome child.The information was easy to follow and "do-able".I would recommend it highly to these families.Unfortunately, the information we needed was for anoverweight adult with down syndrome.I have not found any books that deal with nutrition issues in adults with down syndrome. As with most books, we will use the information and try to adapt it to our situation.

Excellent Information
I wish that I had had this book when my teenage daughter was a newborn.I am trying to undo the poor choices made along the way in her nutrition in order to maximize her health and physical well being.This book has been tremendously helpful.

The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook: A Guide to Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Very good book
Easy to read
Very informative for parents with and without medical knowledge
Have found it very useful as a guide to my daughters nutritional needs and abilities

Geat Book
Don't let the long (boring) name fool you, it is a GREAT book! As our daughter is getting older (she is 16,) she is taking control of her diet.I can't be with her all the time, so I have to teach her to eat healthy.This might sound simple, but it isn't.Well meaning relatives offer her foods she shouldn't eat, and others don't know that she has some 'nutritional issues,' like Celiac Disease.Our daughter has to know what she can and can't eat, as well as portion control. The DSNH not only has information for me as a parent, but it has worksheets and teaching activities for our daughter to help her learn healthy eating habits and good fitness activities.Did I say that it is a GREAT book?We copy off the worksheets and post them on the fridge, so our daughter can track what she eats during the day to make sure that she has 'hit' at the necessary food groups and water intake goals.She even has her fitness goals for the week.

The book covers nutritional information and needs from birth through adulthood.Section three is the one that we are working on right now: Teaching Healthy Choices to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles.It has everything from menu planning, to cooking and fitness.It's full of readable and understandable information for me and hands on learning for our daughter.That is a great combination if you ask me!

Our daughter will be the one in control of her own cooking, fitness activities and health in a few years.This book will help me help her to make a smoother transition to become a more independent and healthy adult with Down Syndrome.

Good for the average person
You don't have to be an expert to understand the concepts in this book. It's written in such a way that the average person can understand the issues and put the tools to work. It tackles every feeding/eating issue that a person with Down Syndrome faces, from birth to adulthood. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who has a family member with Down Syndrome or who works with people with Down Syndrome. ... Read more