Down Syndrome Issues and Information - feedback

The Down Syndrome Issues and Information materials have been extremely well received by parents and professionals caring for children with Down syndrome in the UK and worldwide.

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Feedback and reviews

The following quotes are typical of the positive feedback from parents, professionals and other Down syndrome organisations from around the world.

If you have purchased or used these materials, we would welcome your feedback. Please send your comments to feedback@downsed.org

Feedback from parents

"I believe the DSii books are the best of their kind. They clearly explain past research and expert experience to provide parents a realistic picture of the challenges our children face while at the same time encouraging and giving us, our children and our communities the tools to achieve a better life." Parent, USA

"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to congratulate you and your team on the fantastic and so-valuable work being done through the publication of the Down Syndrome Issues and Information series...This achievement is of singular importance to the Down syndrome community. Put quite simply it means that the lives of our children will be enhanced as they grow to adulthood." Parent, UK

"I would highly recommend the new series of books, 'Down Syndrome: Issues and Information' published by Down Syndrome Education International (UK). The books are excellent - based on extensive research and practice - and offer great breadth and depth of information in a very accessible format." Parent, Australia

"They are worth their weight in gold." Parent, UK

Feedback from professionals and organisations

"The Issues and Information booklets are an outstanding resource and we have nothing to equal it in NZ." School Principal, New Zealand

"I really can't express strongly enough what a godsend this series has been. There is so much to think about and they have been so stimulating, and helpful in finding new ways to approach things. Thank goodness there is such a body of knowledge and expertise to draw on - thank you!" Learning Support Assistant, UK

"The package is an excellent resource and I recommend it highly!" Speech Pathologist, Australia

"The materials will be a very valuable resource for parents and professionals, giving advice and support and importantly, enabling progress to be shown. The speech and language information booklets are easy to read and understand, with explanations given at each stage." Speech and Language Therapist, UK NHS Trust

"This comprehensive look at what it means to have Down syndrome today should be read by everyone who has an interest in people with Down syndrome." Down Syndrome Victoria, Australia on the Living with Down Syndrome book

Published reviews

Canadian Down Syndrome Society

"Wow! What a wonderful resource...Each 'module' is packed full of information on various topics related to developmental and educational issues...presented in a way that is both understandable and supportive." From a review by Carol Johnson, Educational Consultant and member of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society Professional Resource Council, published in the Canadian Down Syndrome Society newsletter, Fall, 2001.

Feature in TES Teacher

The Down Syndrome Issues and Information - Education and Development series was reviewed in a feature published in TES Teacher on 4th October 2002.

TES Teacher is part of the Times Educational Supplement, the leading weekly publication for teachers in the UK. The feature A move into the mainstream carried the tagline: "New booklets give pupils with Down syndrome the best support". Click here to visit the TES Teacher website to view the article.