Can I tell you about Down Syndrome?

Can I tell you about Down Syndrome?: A guide for friends, family and professionals

Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggest ways that those around him can help him to feel supported.

This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers, social workers and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

Introduction.
1. Introducing David who has Down syndrome.
2. What is it like to have Down syndrome?.
3. What I like to do.
4. Playing with other children.
5. In my classroom.
6. Telling the class about Down syndrome.
7. How other children can help.
8. How teachers can help.
9. How parents can help.
10. How my brother and sister can help. Recommended reading and websites.

By Elizabeth Elliott
JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Pub Date: 10/2015
ISBN: 9781849055017
Format: Paperback 48 pages