Useful Resources and Links - Down Syndrome
Information and resources for school staff and parents in supporting children and young people.
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Resources
We have provided a range of resources that can be accessed or downloaded for your own use.
Topics include:
- Early Years
- Primary
- Post-Primary
Useful Links
Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership website contains links to parent support available in each HSC trust as well as lots of useful publications.
Down’s Syndrome Association Website
Down Syndrome Education Rights Series: Information on Education rights for people with Down syndrome.
Down's Syndrome Education Website link to LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS Provides information and links to local support groups
Down Syndrome International Website Information on Education and rights for people with Down syndrome
Getting Ready to Learn website Support for pre-school education providers
Makaton Website contains information on Makaton signing and links to training
Oxford University Numicon programme provides information on multi-sensory Numeracy programme suitable for children with Down syndrome.
Reading and Language Intervention Programme for children with Down Syndrome A research- based Reading and language intervention programme for pupils with Down syndrome/or and complex needs from Down syndrome education.
See and Learn Programme for children with Down Syndrome An early speech and language programme for children with Down syndrome.
Regional Integrated Support Education Team (RISE NI): Website for parents and carers of children in mainstream nursery and primary school (up to P4). Includes information leaflet, suggested activities/resources and parent training videos to promote development of speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, and social and emotional development. RISE NI also provide information for teachers.