The Sue Buckley Research Fund
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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...
Our study examining the factors influencing the development of early reading and language skills is now well underway with initial assessments and tests in progress with 40 preschool children with Down syndrome. This study aims to determine the key factors influencing preschool reading and language development and apply this knowledge to improve early teaching advice and resources. Read more...
The Sue Buckley Research Fund aims to improve education for people with Down syndrome
by accelerating progress in scientific research and ensuring widespread access to
evidence-based advice and information.
Goals
The goals of the Sue Buckley Research Fund focus on the areas
where we can make the most gain most quickly for people living with Down syndrome
today.
Progress
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? How common is a dual-diagnosis of Down
syndrome and autism? Can we improve memory, thinking and
problem-solving? How can we help teachers deliver extra support for
language and reading in the classroom?
Since launching the Sue Buckley Appeal in December 2007, we have made substantial
progress in answering these questions.
Sue's story
Read Professor Sue Buckley's story and her reasons for launching
this major appeal.
The Lord Wedgwood Award
Lord Piers Wedgwood of Barlaston is backing the Sue Buckley Research
Fund with
the Lord Wedgwood Down Syndrome Education Research Award.
The recipient of the award for 2009 was Bob Sillett,
who has raised in excess of £30,000 towards The Sue Buckley Research
Fund through an international lecture tour.
Come and meet us and find out more
We are launching a series of live online events (see
box below) that are freely accessible to anyone who would like to find out more about our ongoing projects, meet our research team and learn about our research strategy and future plans. We would love to hear your views and your priorities for improving education for young people with Down syndrome today.
We are launching a series of live online events that are freely accessible to anyone who would like to find out more about our ongoing projects, meet our research team and learn about our research strategy and future plans. We would love to hear your views and your priorities for improving education for young people with Down syndrome today.
Forthcoming events include:
Your support matters
Some of our research is funded by institutional funders. Much depends on generous donations from families and individuals. To help us to answer questions that matter and continue to deliver practical improvements in education for children with Down syndrome today, please consider giving what you can to The Sue Buckley Research Fund.