Advocacy Checklist: Requesting a Special Education Evaluation for Down Syndrome

Requesting a special education evaluation starts with a written request, documented concerns, and tracked...

Comparing Inclusion, Mainstreaming, and Special Education Classrooms for Down Syndrome

Weighing inclusion, mainstreaming, and special education classrooms for a child with Down syndrome? A...

Checklist: Preparing for an IEP Meeting for a Student with Down Syndrome

A before-during-after checklist for families preparing for an IEP meeting: what to gather, what to ask,...

Common Mistakes in Behavior Support for Children with Down Syndrome

Behavior is often a message. This guide covers the most common missteps in behavior support for children...

Beginner's Guide to Down Syndrome Education: What Parents Need to Know in the First Year

A plain-language guide to the first year after a Down syndrome diagnosis: early intervention, educational...

Beginner's Guide to Speech and Language Therapy in Down Syndrome Education

Speech and language therapy in Down syndrome education builds communication step by step, from choosing...

How to Teach Daily Living Skills to Teens with Down Syndrome

A practical guide to helping teens with Down syndrome build real independence in cooking, money, hygiene,...

Explainer: What Is Down Syndrome? A Clear Guide for New Educators

A clear, respectful introduction to Down syndrome for new educators, covering learning strengths and...

10 Common Mistakes When Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome

Avoid these ten common reading instruction pitfalls to help children with Down syndrome build stronger...

Seasonal Guide: Summer Learning Activities for Kids with Down Syndrome

Keep reading, math, speech, and life skills growing all summer with short, playful routines your child...

How to Adapt Math Activities for Learners with Down Syndrome

Practical ways to adapt counting, number sense, and problem-solving tasks for learners with Down syndrome...

How to Create a Visual Schedule for a Child with Down Syndrome at Home

A practical, step-by-step guide to building picture-based schedules at home that reduce anxiety, ease...