Choice board
A printable board with four spaces for pictures or symbols. Adults can use it to offer a child with Down syndrome a choice and support them to communicate what they want.
Nursery activity picture cards
Photo cards showing everyday nursery activities and routines, such as painting, snack time and hand washing. They help children with Down syndrome understand and talk about what is happening in their day.
Play observation sheet example: child aged 3 years
A completed observation of a 3-year-old child in the role play area, recording how she plays and interacts with a peer. Helps early years staff see how to use the observation sheet.
Play observation sheet example: child aged 12 months
A completed play observation for a 12-month-old child using a push and spin toy. Shows early years staff how to record play, interaction and the resources that help.
Behaviour plan template
A template to plan support for one behaviour you want to change, including patterns, prevention and a replacement behaviour. For parents and staff of preschool and primary children.
ABC behaviour chart
A blank chart to record what happened before, during and after a behaviour. Helps parents and staff spot patterns and understand what a child may be communicating.
Heart surgery: stories from parents
A collection of parents’ stories about their children with Down syndrome having heart surgery, with top tips and useful contacts, to help families feel more prepared and less alone.
Resources to support transitions: information sheet for primary teachers
Describes resources such as pupil passports that help pupils with Down syndrome through transitions, whether starting school, moving class or changing activities during the day.
Starting school: information sheet
Guidance on planning the move to school early, from visits and photos to social stories and meetings with parents, to help children with Down syndrome settle into their new school.
Social story: when I get cross
A short picture-based social story that helps a child recognise when they feel cross and practise calming steps, such as counting to 10, saying how they feel and asking for help.