Further Reading
Inclusion and Modification of the Curriculum
Bunch, Gary.The Basics: Supporting Learners with Intellectual Challenge in Regular Classrooms: A Resource for Teachers. Toronto: Inclusion Press, 2006. *
A resource for teachers, the fundamental premise of this book is that good teaching is good teaching for all students. This book attempts to reduce teacher’s anxieties and addresses making adjustments to what you already know in order to effectively instruct all students. www.inclusion.com
Bunch, Gary. Inclusion: How To Essential Classroom Strategies.Toronto: Canada. Inclusion Press, 1999.*
Inclusion: How To is a handbook for every school teacher. In straight forward language, Dr. Bunch outlines proven strategies that work in real classrooms. Without pretension, the book references known research that gives authority to these strategies.
Gould, Patti and J. Sullivan. The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom: Easy Ways to Adapt Learning Centers for All Children.Beltsville: Gryphon House, 1999.*
Tien, Barbara and C. Hall. Effective Teaching Strategies for Successful Inclusion: A Focus on Down Syndrome. Calgary: PREP, 1999.*
This book focuses on methods to teach students with Down syndrome to maximize their inclusion. Electronic version available at www.prepprog.org.
Vandercook, Terri et al. Lessions for Inclusion. Toronto: Canada. Inclusion Press. 1994.*
Assists teachers of elementary and middle school children to develop a classroom community in which all children feel good about themselves and work together as valued members. Specific lessons are provided. www.inclusion.com.
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Math
Horstmeier, DeAnna. Teaching Math to People with Down Syndrome and Other HandsOn Learners.Bethesda: Woodbine House, 2004. *
A guide to teaching meaningful math skills by capitalizing on visual learning styles. Covers introductory math skills, but may also help older students who struggle with math concepts.
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Reading
Oelwein, Patricia. Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Bethesda: Woodbine House, 1995. *
This step-by-step guide to reading allows parents to work with their child at home and helps them coordinate reading lessons with teachers.
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Motor Skills
Bruni, Maryanne. Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, Second Edition.Bethesda: Woodbine House, 2006. *
A practical guide to understanding and developing fine motor skills in children with Down syndrome.
Winders, Patricia C. Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.Bethesda: Woodbine House, 1997.
Provides parents and professionals with essential information about motor development.
Sensory Integration
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The Out of Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. New York: Pedigree Books, 2003.
Kranowitz, Carol Stock. The Out of Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder. Revised Ed. New York: Pedigree Books, 2006.
Provide a description of sensory integration dysfunction and includes dozens of activities with information on appropriate developmental age, equipment needed, how to prepare, what the child can do and what the benefits are.www.outofsyncchild.com.
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Communication
Kumin, Libby. Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome. Bethesda: Woodbine House, 2003.*
Focuses on speech and language development from birth through the stage of making threeword phrases. Covers problem areas and treatment.
(800) 843-7323. www.woodbinehouse.com
Kumin, Libby. Classroom Language Skills for Children with Down Syndrome. Bethesda: Woodbine House, 2001.
Covers the language needs of children in school, from kindergarten to adolescence, and how to address those needs in the IEP as well as adapting school work. www.woodbinehouse.com
Kumin, Libby. What Did You Say?: A Guide to Speech Intelligibility in People with Down Syndrome (DVD).
Blueberry Shoes Productions. www.blueberryshoes.com
MacDonald, James D. Communicating Partners: 30 Years of Building Responsive Relationships with Late Talking Children. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004.
Practical strategies that families can use to help their children develop positive, engaging, and fun connections with others. www.jkp.com
Miller, Jon F., Mark Leddy and Lewis A. Leavitt. Improving the Communication of People with Down Syndrome. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing. 1999.
Provides a framework for assessing and treating speech, language, and communication problems in children and adults with Down syndrome. www.brookespublishing.com.
Schwartz, Sue. The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs. 3rd ed. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2004.*
Ideas to help stimulate language development in children with special needs
through play. www.woodbinehouse.com
Schermerhorn, Will. Discovery: Pathways to Better Speech for Children with Down Syndrome. (2005) (DVD).*
An overview of language development in children with Down syndrome, age two and up. Blueberry Shoes Productions.
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Facilitating Friendships
Newton, Colin and D. Wilson. Creating Circles of Friends: A peer support and inclusion workbook. Nottingham: Inclusive Solutions, 2003. *
A practical guide to creating circles of friends written by educational psychologists. Contains background, stories, and reproducible handouts for use in school and other settings. www.inclusivesolutions.com
Perske, Robert. Circles of Friends: People with Disabilities and Their Friends Enrich the Lives of One Another. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1988.
A collection of inspiring stories. www.abingdonpress.com
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Person Centered Planning
O’Brien, John and J. Pearpoint. Person Centered Planning with MAPS and PATH: A Workbook for Facilitators. Nottingham: Inclusive Solutions,2004.*
A workbook to assist facilitators in their learning and implementing of PATH and MAPS
processes. www.inclusion.com
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WEB SITES:
National Organizations
The following national organizations will provide accurate and current information about Down syndrome.
National Down Syndrome Congress (800) 232-6372
www.ndsccenter.org
National Down Syndrome Society (800) 221-4602
www.ndss.org
Down Syndrome Education International
www.downsed.org/
Down Syndrome Education USA
www.downsed-usa.org/
Education Research and Resources
Down Syndrome Education International
www.downsed.org
More web sites:
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