Down Syndrome Issues and Information - sample books
The following books and samples from the Down Syndrome Issues and Information
series are available for free download and viewing.
Living with Down syndrome
Living with Down syndrome
provides an introduction to all of the issues that need to be addressed to enable
individuals with Down syndrome, and their families, to enjoy full and happy lives
within their communities.
The book offers an overview of the development of individuals with Down syndrome
from infancy to adult life. It also provides a summary of the causes of Down syndrome,
the incidence and prevalence of the condition, life expectancy and associated education
and health care needs.
The whole of this 26-page book is available for free download and viewing in these
two formats:
- Living with Down syndrome - PDF format [file size: 0.95MB]
A non-printable
PDF
version of the entire Living with Down syndrome module is available for
free download. Click here to view Living with
Down syndrome - PDF format (or right/control click to download).
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Alternatively, you can read and print the Internet version of Living with Down syndrome
by visiting the Down Syndrome Information web site. Click here to view
using your
browser.
Speech and language development (0-5 years)
This practical book discusses strategies for assisting speech and language development
during the early years. A selection of pages from this book is available for free
download in PDF format.
Note: the files in Adobe
Acrobat 4.0
PDF format will require Acrobat Reader to view them (available
as a free download from
Adobe).
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