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This book presents the latest research on speech and language development and relevant assessment and intervention for individuals who have Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) or Down Syndrome (DS). The book reviews the current state of knowledge on both syndromes across the lifespan. ... Read more

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An essential and invaluable contribution
Every child, regardless of the degree of their developmental disabilities, is entitled by federal law to the best education they can benefit from. This holds especially true with respect to their ability to communicate with others. The impressively collaborative work of Joanne E. Roberts, Robin S. Chapman, and Steven F. Warren in compiling contributions from twenty leading experts and specialists in this field, "Speech & Language Development & Intervention In Down Syndrome & Fragile X Syndrome" is the newest addition to the 'Communication and Language Intervention' series from the Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. Presenting an advanced body of work for aspiring and practicing professionals, "Speech & Language Development & Intervention In Down Syndrome & Fragile X Syndrome" presents cutting edge research and clinical insights into the behaviors, characteristics and genetics associated with these two genetically-based conditions; explains how speech and language develop across the life span of human beings; identifies for application the principles of effective assessment with members of every age group; demonstrate specific interventions that support speech and language development; show how to tailor assessment and intervention to individual needs and abilities; illustrate the application of assessment and intervention techniques that can be utilized with other disabilities such as autism; and underscores the necessity and value of family involvement in education and treatment approaches. "Speech & Language Development & Intervention In Down Syndrome & Fragile X Syndrome" is an essential and invaluable contribution to professional and academic library Speech-Language Pathology and Developmental Disabilities reference collections and supplemental reading lists. ... Read more

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My friend Sarah has a disability called Down Syndrome. But that doesnt matter to us. We tell jokes and laugh, go to ballet class together, and have a lot of fun. Im glad Sarah is my friend! ... Read more

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Decent book, with dated information
The publication date on this little book is 1993, which means that this information here is fairly dated. It's not that this is necessarily a terrible book, but Down syndrome reading lists can guide parents and caregivers to more updated info that will be more useful.

The reading list at the back of the book has been rendered useless by newer publications and that new invention, WEBSITES. Woo!

I do recommend this book for the easy to understand second chapter, which provides a quick overview of the genetic anomalies that result in Down syndrome, although possibly an equally easy-yet-thorough explanation may be -- and likely is -- available in a newer book.

Concise, practical information
is offered in this book. You will find guidance on many important issues. This book will get you started, but you may need to gather more detailed information of importance to you, from other sources. Easy to understandand read. The facts presented are definitely pertinent and necessary toknow. ... Read more

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A great resource for Speech Language Pathologists
This book is a great resource for speech language pathologists who serve students with Down Syndrome.As a professional new to the field of speech language pathology, I found myself serving two students with Down Syndrome in the elementary school setting and making decisions about their communication.Jon Miller's book explains old theories about Down Syndrome, and introduces new research findings in an easy-to-read format.It covers speech intelligibility and language comprehension and production patterns.

If you are a speech language pathologist who does not know a lot about Down Syndrome, this is the book to help you learn about it and how you can approach speech therapy with this population.It has greatly influenced my decisions regarding the overall communication abilities and potential in my students. ... Read more

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Take heart in the accomplishments of 59 persons with Down syndrome from across the U.S. and Canada, all chronicled in this unique and inspiring book. Original black-and-white photographs, research, and exclusive information from the Band of Angels survey of children with Down syndrome round out the pages. ... Read more

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Love this book
If you read gifts....this is some what similar.But I love this book.I met the author at a seminar..and loved him. He has a sister with Ds.The stories he told...oh man.This book is full of positive stories, not ones about how hard it was when you found out the baby you just gave birth to has Ds...I LOVE this book!

Celebration
The photographs are beautiful and the little stories are interesting.The book is determinedly up- beat, almost to a fault, but the author's desire to present the best side of these children is understandable. She makes clear the fact that Down Syndrome children and adults are capable of so much , especially with the help of a good education and the understanding of the community.My major criticism is that the text and the photographs were totally unrelated.

A Real Celebration
As a parent of a child with Down syndrome, this is my favourite book.The photos of the children are delightful and the stories are inspirational and informative.It is a great coffee table book that you can easily share with family and friends and everyone can enjoy and celebrate the person with Down syndrome.

Exquisite photos combine with candid prose
This wonderful volume about children (and their families) touched by Down syndrome is an inspiring and candid look at their dreams and goals, illustrated with original and beautifully styled photos of the children.It is a celebration of the beauty of children and how much alike all children are, regardless of their limitations, perceived or real. I can't decide which kept me from putting this book down - the photos or the stories - both were awesome. ... Read more

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This guide eliminates the need for parents to scour medical texts and journals in search of information they can understand about their child's medical condition.Easy-to-read and well-organized, the book covers medical treatments and conditions-from heart disease to skin conditions-more common among children with Down syndrome. ... Read more

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Vital information every parent should know
Children with Down Syndrome are at increased risk for many medical problems. As a parent, it is important to understand these risks, be able to recognize potential problems, and also become familiar with many of the medical specialists you will encounter even if your child is healthy. This book discusses all of the common medical problems you may be faced with in a way that can be understood by a parent. Armed with the information in this book, a parent will be able to make vital decisions regarding their child's health and cope more comfortably if medical care is required. Topics discussed include: heart disease, endocrine problems, skin conditions, gastrointestinal problems, and many others.

Every medical topic I wanted to know about!
I found this book in the library of my son's early intervention office.Everything I have encountered with him, I was able to find in the book.It even talked about the delay of the emergence of his primary teeth.I wishI had known of its existence sooner. A must have for parents, grandparents,doctors and other caregivers!

A must have for parents of Down Syndrome children
We purchased this book when our 2 day old son was in the hospital for heart problems and diagnosed with Down Syndrome.The book is full of important information for parents and doctors and is written in a languagethat parents can understand. In the past three years, we have used thisbook many times to answer questions, learn what to look for, and to trainourselves in how to handle certain medical conditions.Knowledge is power.

A Must Have book for Parents of kids with Down Syndrome!
I bought this book before I gave birth to my daughter with down syndrome and it has been the most used book so far. It gives you so much info on heart problems, feeding problems, hints, things to check out. Kids withdown syndrome need extra care and you need to be informed because not alldr's are. This book is indispensible! Well Written and some really cutepictures of kids! ... Read more

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Brown Univ., Providence, RI. Examines social, clinical, legal, and personal issues individuals with Down syndrome must navigate. Provides information and advice on topics such as social relationships, medical and mental health issues, sexuality, employment, recreation, and more. For clinicians and social workers. Softcover. ... Read more

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A Major Contribution
Adults with Down Syndrome is a major contribution that will help families and professionals to navigate the path from childhood to adulthood.Weaving first person accounts with up to date science and clinical observations, this powerful book stands alone, helping the reader reach for the possibilities and live the realities. As a psychologist who works with families of children with disabilities, I wholeheartedly recommend this highly readable book.

Robert Naseef, Ph.D., author "Special Children, Challenged Parents" and co-editor ""Voices from the Spectrum."
Special Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of Raising a Child With a Disability ... Read more

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Where is up, where is down? Are you in your house or out? Is your friend standing in front of the tree or behind it?

These are just a few phrases that MY UP & DOWN & ALL AROUND BOOK inspires. Playful, color photographs by Marjorie Pitzer in the style of her popular I CAN, CAN YOU? board book help introduce many of the most frequently used prepositions--words that tell something about location or time.

Children with Down syndrome who typically experience speech and language delays can take longer to master the use of prepositions than their peers. Kids up to age six will love this little book, and so will their parents who know that it offers fun and practice!

Page spreads feature opposites--Before and After; Above and Below, for example--and corresponding pictures of toddlers and preschoolers with Down syndrome illustrate the concept behind the words. At the end of the book, a section written by Libby Kumin, speech-language pathologist and author, provides parents, teachers, and therapists with tips on how to expand their child's language skills, using the words in sentences, and tailoring the book to a particular child's needs.

Take this sturdy board book to school, to the park, or in the car. Families and classmates will have hours of fun reading the book aloud and thinking up phrases that use these key words...
Did you ride your bike before lunch or after?
Is my hat on or off?
Are you sitting next to your buddy or in between two friends? ... Read more

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nice quality board book
This is a nice photo book teaching opposites though photos.As with most board books, its durable and pretty kid-proof - my toddler and 10mth old haven't made a mess of it.I bought this for my little one who also has Down Syndrome, so he could see other kids with DS.I think it would be a good gift for anyone whether they know kids with DS or not.

Love the Book!
As an auntie of a downs syndrome adult and a new grandma I wanted to find books to have at my house and this will be perfect for him to read with his cousin when he gets older! (His cousin is 26 now and a very fine young lady!)

Demonstrates simple English prepositional phrases with bright, cheerful photographs
My Up & Down & All Around Book is a simple and delightful board book for very young children that demonstrates simple English prepositional phrases with bright, cheerful photographs. For example, one page says "Behind" and shows a playful child peeking out from behind a tree, while the next page says "In front of" and shows the smiling child standing in front of the tree. The final page is for adults; Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP explains how parents can use the book to teach young children about prepositions. "When your child can use prepositions in speech, ask him questions, such as 'Where do you want to go?' If he answers without a preposition, repeat the question, and then rephrase his answer emphasizing the preposition by making louder and more dramatic: 'Where do you want to go? Under the table.'" A wonderful educational tool for parents, babysitters, and daycare providers.
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While the struggle for disability rights has transformed secular ethics and public policy, traditional Christian teaching has been slow to account for disability in its theological imagination.Amos Yong crafts both a theology of disability and a theology informed by disability. The result is a Christian theology that not only connects with our present social, medical, and scientific understanding of disability but also one that empowers a set of best practices appropriate to our late modern context. ... Read more

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Excellent, comprehensive book
This is an amazing book..extremely thought-provoking.As a parent to a child with Down syndrome and a Christian, it was wonderful to be able to read such a comprehensive take on the subject.One warning to potential readers, the book is very scholarly and academic.I have to admit I didn't always necessarily understand everything being said as the language is much more geared toward theologians, but certainly the gist of the book was clear and I constantly found myself inspired to think of certain aspects of Christianity as it relates to those with disabilities in a different way.Not a quick read, but well worth the time invested.

finally!
i am filled with gratitude nearly each time i read another section of this book.i'm thankful that mr. yong has taken on such a work and really don't have words for how this book will help me as a parent and as a follower of jesus. ... Read more

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Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes varying degrees of learning disability as well as other health problems. Nearly one baby in every 1000 born in the UK has the condition. Parents are often frightened and confused by the birth of a baby with Down syndrome, and they need reassurance as well as up-to-date information regarding the condition.

The new edition of this highly regarded book for parents of children with Down syndrome covers a number of important new developments in research and clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years. These include several newly recognised medical conditions that are known to occur more commonly in patients with Down syndrome, for example, glaucoma, gastrointestinal malformations, feeding difficulties, gastro-oesophageal reflux, coeliac disease, and diabetes.This expanded edition also includes new recommendations regarding routine health checks in line with those of the UK Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (UKDSMIG). Additionally the book covers new prenatal screening methods which have been developed to identify Down syndrome during pregnancy. ... Read more

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Buy a different book!!
I read this book yesterday at the library and found the author to be spineless, inhumane and downright mean. This person should have never written this book!!

The beginning of the book explains the many emotions parents, siblings, grandparents etc. may experience when faced with a Down syndrome diagnoses, but the advise given is from the heart of a man who couldn't go into the nursery to see or touch his baby for three days simply because she has DS. An extra chromosome 21 does not render a person unlovable or contagious. The author does assure the reader that love will blossom but it could take some time. There's nothing wrong with that advice but a serious attitude adjustment is in order. I understand not everyone's reactions are the same but a loving heart is a loving heart even if it may be paralyzed for a bit by shock or other emotions.This author's poor daughter needed to be hugged and kissed and cuddled by her dad.Hisactionsshouldn't have beenguided byhis emotions.He should have seen to the baby's needsandlet his emotions catch up withhis obligation to care for his baby.I dealt with my emotions when my son was diagnosed with DS. In my eyes he's the cutest most wonderful baby on the planet as were my other children when they were the babe in my arms.

The book goes on to explain that siblings may have negative feelings toward the sibling with DS. The author suggests that you let the siblings know that they will not be responsible for the care of the sibling with DS after the parents are no longer able to. GRRRR!!Siblings should want to support each other whether they have DS or not.For the brother or sister with DS it may be visiting at an assisted living facility or opening up an extra bedroom.My younger brother was born with DS and we always knew he needed more care and attention than the rest of us.We gave it willing. We were just dealt a different hand than other families.

The author wants parents to help their children deal with taunts about their sibling with DS by allowing the child to take it out on the parents. What?!!! Subtract DS from the equation and see how to deal with taunting and teasing. It's the same situation when DS is added back in.

The book includes the same clinical information about DS as any other book so it's no goldmine of knowledge.

The author explains the prenatal tests available to detect DS. There is a warning about the possibility of a miscarriage but concludes that parents are going to have to decide for themselves if they would terminate the pregnancy if DS is detected. I would have loved to read that the author found such joy in raising a daughter with DS that he encourages parents to see past societies shallowness and love their baby but the author never does.

I know I'm a better person because I had the privilege of being touched by DS.I'm the mother and the sister of wonderful people, two of them have an extra chromosome.

I wish I could impress upon every man, woman and child that DS is not a curse.This book doesn't do anything to bring that wish to fruition.

Positive and informative
Written by an Australian pediatrician, this book is both positive and informative. The book presents a great deal of material but does it in an clear and accessible style . The author is extremely optimistic about the future of people with Down syndrome and this optimism shows in his writing. The material covered includes early childhood development, school, adolescence, and adulthood. Laws in the US, UK, and Australia are covered.

A very good overview
I read this book shortly after my son was born with Down Syndrome.It was not as "mushy" as the Stray-Gunderson book.It has wonderfulinformation on the joys of raising a child with down syndrome, while givingvery specific information on potential health problems and what to be sureyour pediatrician is aware of.I liked the fact that he recomends that theparent is the child's biggest advocate, and that we prepare ourselves forthat role. ... Read more

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Down Syndrome Living and Learning in the Community An invaluable guide to Down syndrome—for parents and health care officials alike Recent advances in medicine are allowing people with Down syndrome to live longer and more productively—while at the same time creating new medical and social challenges for them and the people who provide their care. Down Syndrome: Living and Learning in the Community, which was written under the auspices of the National Down Syndrome Society, provides long-awaited, state-of-the-art information and advice about the condition, including:

• An overview of the latest medical advances
• Information about the programs and services now available to people with Down syndrome
• Commentaries by young adults with Down syndrome who describe in their own words their feelings and accomplishments and offer indispensable advice

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Outdated and overly technical
This book is essentially a collection of articles written across the decades.Most are early to mid-90s at the latest, and many of the programs discussed are no longer in place today.It is somewhat interesting from a historical/science perspective, but not very practical or helpful if you are reading it for insight/guidance on a loved one with DS living in 2010.Other than a few anecdotes and short stories from parents and individuals with DS, it largely reads like a series of excerpts from graduate students' thesis papers. Nine years of post secondary education, and I still had to skim to get myself through it.

Great book - lousy price
Wish I had seen this book when our daughter was born.This covers every angle of Down Syndrome and has entries at every level from the anecdote to the academic paper.A wealth of bibliographic info for more research.What I liked most was the overwhelmingly positive tone of all the information.

... this is a great book that Ihighly recommend.

DS Living and Learning in the Community
I haven't read the book yet, but please tell the editor that DS is *NOT* a disease!It is a disorder.Please correct this mistake in her paragraph!Thank you. ... Read more

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...written specifically for the parents of infants with down syndrome...consists of an extensively illustrated, step-by-step guide to recognizing and encouraging developmental milestones ... Read more

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major resource
This book has been used by families throughout the world for a number of years.It provides helpful educational activities that can be performed by parents to aid their child's development.A classic in the field.

Helpful, but dry
This book comes highly recommended, and in fact provides a comprehensive curriculum for children age 0 - 24 months with DS with much helpful advice.However, the format is difficult to follow -- with a list of severalunstructured activities at the beginning of each area and followed by alist of structured activities to help children reach goals, it seems likelife is nothing but therapy!I recommend that if readers use this resourcethat they couple it with a good resource on play or activity basedintervention, especially if you are a professional.Parents would probablydo better with the Woodbine series (Fine, Gross, and Communication Skillsfor Children with Down Syndrome). ... Read more

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The underlying theme of this book is that children with Down syndrome, despite their constitutional anomalies and their additional medical problems, can be understood from a normative developmental framework.The contributions, all of which are based on the latest theories and research, demonstrate that the application of a developmental perspective to the study of young children with Down syndrome sheds light on the universality of ontogenetic sequences, stages, and structures, and highlights the respective roles of biological, perceptual-cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional factors in the developmental process. Finally, it is shown that the application of a developmental perspective will suggest age and stage-appropriate interventions for Down syndrome children and their families.This will be a suitable book for psychologists, psychiatrists, special education teachers, pediatricians, and other medical researchers interested in Down syndrome and mental retardation, as well as graduate students in these areas. ... Read more

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This reference provides contemporary information on all aspects of Down syndrome, investigating health concerns by age group and by organ system. The text sets out to identify and correct problems before they interrupt developing skills. It includes preventive medical checklists with summaries of appropriate medical intervention; supplies background information about history, genetics and epidemiology; outlines clinical management strategies; establishes guidelines on how to inform parents of the diagnosis and conveys practical suggestions on the handling and care of the infant; and offers a detailed review of the medical literature. Appendices provide information including growth charts and financial checklists. ... Read more

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A Book Review
Dr. Mary Coleman and I wrote this book for the practicing physician and well read parent. Some of the genetic information is a little outdated. Most of the specific recommendations for the appropriate care of children with Down syndrome are still very timely. The book has been well received by peers and reviewers. Overall I am pleased to see that most of the material we wrote is still very relevant. ... Read more

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A writer's collection of almost fifty essays that span more than 20 years of her experience as the mother of a son with Down syndrome.With poignancy and humor, Trainer explores a wide variety of issues, including family adjustment, public attitudes, inclusion, and independence.While her insights and nuggets of wisdom are shaped by the joys and frustration of raising a child with mental retardation, they so often strike a common chord in all of us. ... Read more

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Great read for parents and others
Trainer is an excellent writter who cuts right to the heart of the matter.She deals frankly with some difficult topics and doesn't have much use for platitudes like "little angles", etc.

While the cover is clearly aimed at women, this is a book for us guys too.You'll enjoy the writing and be affected by the content.

Excellent and Heartwarming
I picked this up at a DS conference and just finished reading, at times it made me happy and at times I cried.But it helped me put my life with my 18 mo old DS girl in perspective and also gave me hope for her future.This is an excellent book that is both inspirational and eye opening.A must read.

Great Book
I truly feel this book is a must read for anyone with a child with Down syndrome. Marilyn Trainer was able to put into words many of the same feelings that I have had about my child with Down syndrome. She is very frank and doesn't hold back on how she feels about many issues concerning her son. I highly recommend Differences in Common! ... Read more

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Language is the foundation for learning and school success. This is true for all students, including children with Down syndrome. Inclusive school settings provide children with Down syndrome great opportunities to improve their communication development— speaking, writing, listening, and following spoken instructions. But these same opportunities create real challenges for them because of wide-ranging skill levels and abilities in language and speech.

Libby Kumin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a leading expert on Down syndrome and its impact on communication development. Her new book covers every aspect of a child’s language needs in school from kindergarten- age through early adolescence. Early chapters provide an overview of the characteristic communication problems associated with Down syndrome, their underlying causes, and how they can affect a child in school. Later, the book explains how to address communication needs directly in a child’s IEP, and then goes into detail about the best strategies for adapting school work and teacher-student communication in an inclusive classroom.

CLASSROOM LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME emphasizes the crucial role teachers and speech-language pathologists play. It explains how to make adaptations to curriculum, verbal instruction, classroom routines, and written assignments. The book discusses ways to enhance social communication between children with Down syndrome and other students during class, lunch, and recess. Also covered is the use of augmentative communication methods for children with Down syndrome who are non-verbal or rarely use speech.

As an added bonus, there are numerous forms and checklists for parents such as an IEP planner, home-school communication tips, samples of visual prompts, graphic organizers, and worksheet adaptations. Overall, this guide offers parents an in-depth overview of their child’s language skills in school, while providing teachers and SLPs with useful ideas and adaptations that will help them meet the communication needs of their students with Down syndrome. ... Read more

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Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome
Read every line rather than skim or skip as not to miss important little suggestions, facts, and insights offered throughout the book.

Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down syndrome
Wonderful book, too many great ideas to list.

A must have!
While written specifically for children with Down Syndrome, this book is an excellent source of information for any parent of a child with a language impairment, advocate or teacher.It clearly encompasses best practices in the provision of language services to students with language impairments and gives valuable-- and specific-- insights and advice on the design of IEPs and curriculum.The language is clear and accessible to those without professional training or certification in speech and language pathology.My non-Down Syndrome child has a language impairment and I am involved in professional ESE advocacy; I use this book extensively in training parents on SLP issues, best practices, delivery models , and the development of meaningful IEPs.I also suspect that an earlier reviewer intended to review another book, this is not a book about reading or phonics, but about the provision of educationally relevant services and development of academic and functional skills for students with communication impairments.

Buy it for your child's teacher!
This book picks up from where Dr. Kumin's earlier book, "Communication Skills in Children with Down Syndrome" leaves off. Aimed at the elementary and middle school years, this book is about developing good communication and learning skills. Parents and teachers interested in reading skills will want to look at, "Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome," by Patricia Logan Oelwein. I have had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Kumin speak and she is undoubtedly one of the leading expert on communication skills in children with Down syndrome. The book starts with a look at what language skills a child will need in school and then goes on to discuss building a team and a curriculum to reach that goal. The main topic of the book is how to help the child with Down syndrome learn in an inclusive environment. Dr. Kumin shows us that children with Down syndrome can learn and can succeed but they may need to have the curriculum adapted to their needs. For example, she shows how worksheets can be confusing for a child with Down syndrome but she also shows how they can be easily adapted to make them less confusing. Many children fail, not because they don't understand the material but rather because they have trouble following complicated multi-step instructions. One specific example she discusses is math word problems. The complex language of the word problem can be very difficult for the child to understand even though they have no difficulty doing the actual math problem. Dr. Kumin discusses how IDEA requires that children with disabilities be given accommodations in order to help them be fairly assessed. As a parent or a teacher you will want to read this book. The research discussed and the many ideas put forth can help a child succeed and build self confidence where before there was fear and failure. If you are a teacher of a child with Down syndrome, buy this book. If you are a parent of a child with Down syndrome then buy two copies, one for yourself and the other for your child's teacher.

A must have for parents and teachers
This book is full of information to help parents and teachers adapt the language demands of the classroom to the needs of their child with Down syndrome. There's information on how the teacher can adapt her spoken instructions, written work, and classroom routines for the child with Down syndrome. There's information on figuring out how the speech therapist could best help your child master the curriculum and improve his communication skills--not to mention how to advocate for the type and amount of speech therapy that would most benefit your child. And there's information about how parents can work with teachers to make homework assignments do-able and meaningful for your child, as well as ways to enrich communication development outside of the classroom. I must say that it sounds like the previous reviewer meant to review a different book and mistakenly clicked on this one! Her review seems to be about a book on teaching reading--Classroom Language Skills includes a little information about adapting reading work in the classroom, but goes way beyond that. She obviously didn't read the same book that I did. ... Read more

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(Whurr Publishers) Papers presented at the Sixth World Congress on Down Syndrome held in Madrid, Spain, in October 1997. Focuses on scientific advances and therapeutic practices. Discusses independence, education, psychology, communication, medicine, genetics, and Down syndrome in the world. For clinicians. Softcover. ... Read more

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The editors of Clinical Perspectives in the Management of Down Syndrome have compiled a body of research which does more than categorize this historically misunderstood and misrepresented condition. Once believed to signify regression to an ethnic variant of lower cultural standing, Down syndrome has become the subject of interdisciplinary research. This volume approaches the condition from perspectives in fields such as psychology, dentistry, and rehabilitation; issues discussed within these disciplines reveal a wider range of potential understanding as experts examine Down syndrome individuals and the concerns which surround them, from alternative and controversial therapies to sexuality and reproduction. ... Read more