Supporting Children with Down's Syndrome

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- PART I Introduction: What is inclusion? -- 1 Inclusion in education -- 2 The legislation and guidance -- 3 Including the pupil with Down's syndrome -- PART II Including the pupil with Down's syndrome -- 4 Characteristics -- 5 Possible medical problems -- 6 The specific learning profile for Down's syndrome -- 7 Classroom practice -- 8 Differentiation -- 9 Visual impairment -- 10 Hearing impairment -- 11 Transition from primary to secondary school -- PART III Use of support staff for the pupil with Down's syndrome -- 12 Adult support for the pupil -- 13 Support staff: effective deployment -- 14 Support staff: roles and responsibilities -- 15 Support staff: guidelines for working with pupils -- PART IV Specific issues in teaching and learning for the pupil with Down's syndrome -- 16 Developing speech and language -- 17 Addressing behaviour issues -- 18 Developing memory -- 19 Developing mathematical skills -- 20 Developing reading skills -- 21 Developing independent writing -- 22 Teaching spelling -- 23 Fine and gross motor skills -- 24 The use of ICT -- PART V Developing social inclusion for the pupil with Down's syndrome -- 25 Independence skills -- 26 Developing self-esteem -- 27 Supporting peers to include pupils with Down's syndrome -- 28 Promoting peer-group relationships -- 29 The pupils' views -- 30 Home/school liaison -- 31 The emotional aspects of life with a child with Down's syndrome -- 32 Siblings of the child with Down's syndrome -- PART VI Assessment and planning -- 33 Assessment -- 34 Pupil profiles and learning plans/IEPs -- 35 Transition to adulthood -- PART VII Continuing professional development -- 36 Planning for continuing professional development (CPD) -- PART VIII Resources and useful contacts -- 37 Resources to support pupils with Down's syndrome -- 38 Useful contacts