Down Syndrome Issues and Information - structure and format

Purchasing the books

You can purchase the Down Syndrome Issues and Information books by visiting the DownsEd Online Shop.

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The Down Syndrome Issues and Information materials are produced in a flexible, modular format to provide detailed and up-to-date information to parents and professionals.

Overall structure - Education, Adult Living and Health Care

The Down Syndrome Issues and Information materials are divided into three main series:

Each of the series aims to provide information that is relevant to the widest possible audience of parents, therapists, and teachers. The amount of detail included in each book varies, but they all assume no prior specialist knowledge or training.

Structure within each series

Each Down Syndrome Issues and Information series consists of overview books and topic books. Each book addresses a specific topic with a clear introduction, practical advice and strategies to help individuals with Down syndrome achieve their potential.

Overview books

The overview books provide accurate, comprehensive and accessible reviews of the research information available on particular topics and or age ranges, and a discussion of the implications for good practice.
They are written to be helpful to the widest possible audience of parents, practitioners and researchers, and include comprehensive reference lists for those wishing to read further.

Topic books

The topic books provide evidence-based guidance and practical information that you can use to promote the development of individuals with Down syndrome.

Format

Designed for easy reference

Each book presents information in a clear, concise and reader-friendly format, with key points highlighted beside the main text. The text is illustrated with numerous photographs and examples of resources and individual's work.
Different children will be at different stages of development at varying ages, so different topics will be of more relevance at particular times than at others. The modular format of the Down Syndrome Issues and Information materials means that you can select the appropriate book for easy reference and use as required.
To see a sample, visit our sample books section.

Individual books or sets

You can buy Down Syndrome Issues and Information:

as individual books - for a full listing of currently available books visit the DownsEd Online Shop

in sets of books designed to meet the differing needs of parents and professionals caring for individuals with Down syndrome of different ages - for a full listing of currently available book sets visit the DownsEd Online Shop

In print and online

All books in the Down Syndrome Issues and Information series are published:

as printed books - you can purchase these from the DownsEd Online Shop or by contacting us
as freely accessible online resources, subject to funding, at Down Syndrome Online.

Checklists

The Down Syndrome Issues and Information Education series packs include copies of the appropriate Down Syndrome checklists so you can keep records of children's speech, language and communication development. You can also buy these checklists separately.

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