| Description |
1 online resource (242 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of figures -- Introduction -- Part I: An introduction to Down syndrome -- Chapter 1: Welcome -- In this chapter -- Hello and welcome -- Hi again from Dylan Kuehl -- Hi again from Ruth Faragher -- Introducing Bobby Pate -- Introducing Anita Menon -- Introducing Jack Kruger -- Introducing Bella Steff -- Introducing Matthew Blascovich -- Final thoughts for this chapter -- Chapter 2: Understanding Down syndrome -- In this chapter -- A brief introduction to the genetics of Down syndrome |
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Some commonly occurring features of Down syndrome -- Vision -- Hearing -- Respiratory system -- Respiratory tract infections -- Obstructive sleep apnoea -- Cognition -- Intellectual disability -- Self-talk -- Dual diagnoses -- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -- Mental illness -- Heart -- Physical development -- Gross motor development -- Fine motor development -- Atlantoaxial instability -- Reproductive system -- Pain -- Final thoughts for this chapter -- Part II: Issues in learning and teaching -- Chapter 3: The education adventure begins |
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In this chapter -- Early development -- getting off to a good start -- Early intervention -- Early development through day-to-day fun -- Play -- it's serious business -- Preparing for education to come -- Education and quality of Life -- Choosing what to teach across the lifespan -- No special tricks -- Learners are not all alike -- Final thoughts for this chapter -- Notes -- Chapter 4: Building on strengths -- In this chapter -- What are the strengths? -- Great long-term memory -- Talent for copying others -- Dedication to tasks -- Strong sense of the visual -- Good company -- Reading to learn |
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Much can be learnt -- And a reminder -- diversity is a strength, too -- Strategies to build on strengths -- Use of visual presentation of information -- Sight words for vocabulary -- Work with other students -- Set attainable and stretch goals -- Allow processing time -- Look for what they like -- Offer choice -- Learning is a spiral not a line -- Break the learning into small steps -- Building social relationships -- Final thoughts for this chapter -- Notes -- Chapter 5: Learning in inclusive classrooms -- In this chapter -- Why inclusion? -- Features of effective inclusive classrooms -- Planning |
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Step 1 -- plan as you usually would -- Step 2 -- plan for all -- Step 3 -- some will need more -- Managing the classroom -- Final thoughts for this chapter -- Note -- Chapter 6: Including a student with Down syndrome in your class -- In this chapter -- Leadership matters -- Examples of how teachers include students with Down syndrome -- Classroom 1 -- Early childhood -- Classroom 2 -- Primary -- Classroom 3 -- Secondary -- Partnerships for learning -- Suggested steps for building effective partnerships with families -- An initial conversation with families |
| Summary |
Drawing on the latest research, this guide for educators is rich with strategies, as well as tips from other parents and teachers, providing an accessible and empowering resource for the delivery of quality education to benefit learners with Down syndrome |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Building partnerships with families over time |
| Subject |
Children with Down syndrome.
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Children with Down syndrome
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000838770 |
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1000838773 |
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