Explains common vision needs for children with Down syndrome, including glasses and visual access to learning. Gives early years staff practical ways to make visual materials clear and easy to use.
Explains why children with Down syndrome are more likely to have hearing difficulties, including glue ear, and how early years staff can support good listening, attention and language in a busy setting.
An overview of health conditions that are more common in children with Down syndrome, what to look out for and how they may affect a child’s learning and wellbeing in an early years setting.
An overview of health conditions that are more common in people with Down syndrome, how to spot them and how they may affect a student’s learning and wellbeing at secondary school.
Explains common vision needs for students with Down syndrome, including glasses and visual access to learning. Gives secondary staff practical ways to make visual materials clear and easy to use.
A checklist for parents and nursery staff to plan a smooth handover when a child with Down syndrome starts nursery, covering feeding, health, communication, care routines and the professionals involved.
