How can we help children with Down syndrome to speak more clearly? Can we teach more children to read - even those who struggle most? Are sleep problems making learning harder? Are children with Down syndrome being misdiagnosed as autistic? Can we improve memory, thinking and problem-solving? How can we help teachers deliver extra support for language and reading in the classroom? These are just a few of the questions that Down Syndrome Education International's research is working to answer today. Read more...
We are launching a series of online events presenting the current research activities of Down Syndrome Education International and our partners. These live events are free to access online and by telephone for families, professionals and scientists worldwide. Read more...
See and Learn is already helping over 15,000 people to make language learning easier for children with Down syndrome. Building on this success, we now need to extend support for later language and reading, create new See and Learn programmes to improve children's speech, number and memory skills, and develop translations. Read more...