Our work for researchers
The Trust works with other researchers in the UK and around the world to find
out more about the ways individuals with Down syndrome learn and develop.
Taking a lead in research into Down syndrome
"Sue Buckley is one of the foremost global experts on education for children
with Down syndrome. Her pioneering work over more than 25 years has enabled thousands
of children in the US, the UK and elsewhere to learn with their peers and received
the education they deserve." Jon Colman, Chief Operating Officer,
National Down Syndrome Society, USA
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust aims to promote research by taking a lead in
international research into the education and development of children with Down
syndrome.
The Trust's team of researchers, under the leadership of
Professor Sue Buckley, OBE, is renowned worldwide for its high quality and
innovative research with practical benefits for individuals with Down syndrome.
Find out more about our research...
Promoting research through collaboration
We actively promote research into Down syndrome by:
- seeking out research links with other leading UK and international
researchers across the wide range of disciplines affecting individuals
with Down syndrome
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"The charity is now central to the worldwide understanding and sharing of research..."
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bringing together and collaborating with leading researchers in the UK and overseas
through regular research meetings
- organising the world's leading regular conference on developmental issues in
Down syndrome
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working with researchers across the range
of disciplines affecting individuals with Down syndrome - psychologists, clinicians,
educators, geneticists and neuroscientists
- providing a range of research-focused email discussion lists for international researchers
- helping researchers recruit participants for their studies where appropriate
- providing advice and guidance for new researchers
Current research partners
We are currently working with a wide range of leading research partners from across
the UK and around the world. See a list of our current
research partners...
Publishing research findings
Comprehensive books
The Trust shares the practical findings of its own and others research through its
publications, in particular the Down Syndrome Issues and Information series
of books. Find out more about Down Syndrome Issues
and Information...
Open access journal
It also enables other researchers to share their research findings through its publication
Down Syndrome Research and Practice - the only open access international
peer-reviewed journal focusing specifically on Down syndrome.
Find out more about Down Syndrome Research and Practice...
Feedback from researchers
Feedback from researchers around the world is one of the key ways the Trust evaluates
the impact of its research activities. Read feedback
from researchers...