Sources and Recommended Reading

Note: Books and documents from the UK and other countries outside Ireland will contain references to the education system of the country in which the material was written. It is important to remember that some of the resources, supports and legislation they refer to may differ from those of the Irish education system. For example, material written in the UK may refer to Teaching Assistants, whose role does not correspond exactly with Special Needs Assistants who work in the Irish education system. If in doubt over any matter regarding resources, entitlements and provisions for your own child, refer to an Irish-based information source.

Online resources

  • Down Syndrome Issues & Information: Education Series

Produced by Down Syndrome Education International, the books in the Down Syndrome Issues and Information - Education series explain our understanding of the development of children with Down syndrome, and illustrate practical activities and strategies for children of different ages - birth to 5 years, 5 to 11 years and 11 to 16 years. As well as introductory overviews, there are books relevant to each age range on: Speech and Language, Memory, Reading and Writing, Number skills, Motor skills, Social development, Education, Family issues. Many of the books are available free online, and all are available to purchase in hard copy form.
Available from: Down Syndrome Educational International
Link:     www.downsed.org/information

  • Down Syndrome Research & Practice

Down Syndrome Education International also publishes Down Syndrome Research and Practice. It offers the best of Down syndrome research, practice, news and reviews in accessible formats for families, practitioners and researchers. All of the latest papers in Down Syndrome Research and Practice are available online. Down Syndrome Research and Practice promotes a multidisciplinary perspective and encourages interdisciplinary contributions. Disciplines covered by the journal include psychology, education, speech pathology, neuroscience, medicine and health, genetics and political science.
Available from: Down Syndrome Educational International
Link:  www.downsed.org/research-practice/

  • Including Teenagers with Down Syndrome in Your School  - Practical Information and Strategies for Secondary Schools

Available online or to order from:
Down Syndrome Ireland
Tel: 01 426 6500 or 1890 374 374
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie

  • Including Children with Down Syndrome in Your School - Practical Information and Strategies for Primary Schools

Available to download online or to order from:
Down Syndrome Ireland
Tel: 01 426 6500 or 1890 374 374
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.downsyndrome.ie

  • Education Support Pack

A pack giving information and practical advice and strategies for the inclusion of a child with Down syndrome in a mainstream setting.
Available to download from:
Down's Syndrome Association UK
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Education Support Pack for Special Schools

A pack giving information and practical advice and strategies for the inclusion of a child with Down syndrome in a special school setting.
Available to download from:
Down's Syndrome Association UK
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Including Pupils with Down's Syndrome - Information for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants - Primary

Available to download from:
Down's Syndrome Association UK
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Including Pupils with Down's Syndrome - Information for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants - Secondary

Available to download from:
Down's Syndrome Association UK
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Buckley, Bird, Sacks and Archer (2002). A comparison of mainstream and special education for teenagers with Down syndrome: implications for parents and teachers. Down Syndrome Research and Practice Vol. 9 (3) pp 54 - 67.

Available online or to buy from:
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust
www.downsed.org

  • Accessing the curriculum - Strategies for differentiation for pupils with Down syndrome

Available online or to buy from:
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust
www.downsed.org

  • Transition from Primary School to Secondary - Information Sheet

Sandy Alton
Available as a free download from:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Short Term Auditory Memory - Information Sheet

Sandy Alton
Available as a free download from:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Language Development - A Booklet about Language Development in the Secondary School

Down's Syndrome Scotland
Available as a free download from:
www.dsscotland.org.uk

  • Numeracy and Mathematics - Information Sheet

Cecilie McKinnon
Available as a free download from:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down's Syndrome

Sandy Alton
Available as a free download from:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Behaviour: Information Sheet

Stephanie Lorenz
Available as a free download from:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

  • Adolescence & Sexuality - Information Sheet

Jane Beadman
Available as a free download from:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

The following books and publications are available from Down Syndrome Ireland Head Office

  • Behaviour Management - Down Syndrome Society of South Australia Inc

Available from:
Down Syndrome Ireland
Tel: 01 4266500

  • Behaviour Management (Secondary Supplement) - Down Syndrome Society of South Australia Inc

Available from:
Down Syndrome Ireland
Tel: 01 4266500

  • Understanding Behaviour: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers - Down Syndrome Society of South Australia Inc

Available from:
Down Syndrome Ireland
Tel: 01 4266500

  • Talk to Me - A Personal Development Manual for Women & Girls with Down Syndrome and their parents - Down Syndrome Association of NSW Inc.

Available from:
Down Syndrome Ireland
Tel: 01 4266500

  • Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome ~ A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Libby Kumin
ISBN: 978-1-890627-11-9

  • Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome ~ A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Patricia Logan Oelwein
ISBN: 0-933149-55-7

  • Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome ~ A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Patricia C. Winders
ISBN: 0-933149-81-6

  • Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome ~ A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Margaret Bruni
ISBN: 1-890627-03-8

  • Teaching Maths to People with Down Syndrome

DeAnna Horstmeier
ISBN: 978-1-890627-42-3

 

Books available from most bookstores and online booksellers:

  • Children with Down's Syndrome - A Guide for Teachers and Learning Support Assistants in Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools

Stephanie Lorenz
ISBN:  1-85346-506-2
Fulton Publishers

  • The Essential Guide to Special Education in Ireland

Dr. David J Carey
ISBN: 0-9545837-2-8
Primary ABC Publishers

  • Special Education in Irish Classrooms: A Practical Guide

Fiona King
ISBN: 0-9545837-5-2
Primary ABC Publishers

  • Learning Disabilities: Theories, Diagnosis and Teaching Strategies

Janet Lerner
ISBN:  0-395-96114-9
Houghton Mifflin Publishers

  • A Chance to Learn - Your Questions Answered

Available to order from:
Inclusion Ireland
Unit C2, The Steelworks,
Foley St,
Dublin 1
Tel: 01 8559891
Fax: 01 8559904
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

An information booklet for parents and families of children with special educational needs

  • Moving to Secondary School - Advice & Activities to Support Transition

Lynda Measor and Mike Fleetham
ISBN:  1-85539-200-3
Network Educational Press

  • Short Term Memory Difficulties in Children - A Practical Resource

Joanne Rudland
ISBN: 0-86388-441-5
Speechmark Publishing Ltd

  • Memory and Learning - A Practical Guide for Teachers

Bristow, Cowley and Daines
ISBN: 1-85346-594-1
1999- David Fulton Publishers

  • Working Memory and Learning: A Practical Guide for Teachers

Susan E Gathercole and Tracy Packiam Alloway
ISBN: 1412936136
2008 Paul Chapman Publishing

  • Practical Language Activities

Jeffries & Jeffries
ISBN: 0-9706074-3-1
ECL Publications

  • First Steps Series - Oral Language, Reading, Writing, Spelling

Developmental Continuum & Resource Book in each category
STEPS Professional Development & Consulting
Available from:
Carroll Heinemann publishing

  • The Learning Support Teacher - A Practical Handbook

Therese Mc Philips
ISBN: 0-954-02874-0
Blackrock Education Centre

  • Teaching Number Skills to Children with Down Syndrome using the Numicon Foundation Kit

Joanna Nye
Available from the Down Syndrome Educational Trust
www.downsed.org

  • Move it Physical Movement and Learning

Alastair Smith
ISBN: 1-85539-123-6
Network Educational Press Ltd

  • Brain Gym Teacher's Edition

Paul Dennison
ISBN: 0-942143-02-7
Edu-Kinesthetics, Inc

  • Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

Daniel Goleman
ISBN: 0-553804-91-X
Bloomsbury

  • Dealing with Feeling - An Emotional Literacy Curriculum for Children Aged 7 - 13

Tina Rae
ISBN: 1-412930-31-6
Chapman

  • How to Promote Children's Social and Emotional Competence

Carolyn Webster-Stratton
ISBN: 0-7619-6500-9
Paul Chapman Publishing

  • My Social Stories Book

Carol Gray
ISBN: 1-8530-2950-5
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

  • Off We Go! Series

Avril Webster
Off We Go Publishing
www.offwego.ie
tel: +353 61 332682

(A series of illustrated books to prepare children for common social activities and trips - dentist, supermarket, doctor, swimming pool, etc.)

  • My Friend Has Down Syndrome

Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
ISBN: 076-414--0760
Barron's Educational Series