Part 2 considers how to get a reading program started. Its four chapters review methods and learning activities for teaching sight words, introducing the alphabet, beginning phonics and word families, and writing and spelling. Part 3 offers more ideas to further develop the child's skills. Practitioners Discusses the critical role of the early interventionist in working with young children with Down syndrome and their families. Reviews physical problems that the children may have, including growth and dental problems, medical disorders, and medical problems that need monitoring.
Numerous photographs illustrate the personal accounts.
The history of the discovery of the biological basis of Down's syndrome is reviewed, along with attitudes toward individuals with Down's syndrome over time and developments in medicine and education. Practical suggestions for implementing Group Action Planning are offered, as is a longitudinal vignette of its application with one individual with Down's syndrome. The Educational Challenges Inclusion Study. Oct 1996 57p. EDRS Price - MF01 Plus Postage.