Down Syndrome Research and Practice

Down Syndrome Research and Practice publishes news, reviews and peer-reviewed scientific papers of importance to the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.

The journal's coverage is multidisciplinary and emphasises the practical implications of research findings.

The journal aims to inform researchers, education and health professionals and the families of people with Down syndrome of research findings and the implications for practice. The journal offers a unique focus for interdisciplinary communication with a central focus on practical outcomes for people living with Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome Research and Practice has an international Editorial Board including experts across many research areas and areas of practice.

First published in 1992, Down Syndrome Research and Practice has always focused on publishing research that examines issues of importance to people with Down syndrome.

Readership

Down Syndrome Research and Practice is read by researchers, practitioners, the families of people with Down syndrome and all others interested in issues of importance to the quality of life of people with Down syndrome.

Researchers include those active in many disciplines, including genetics, medicine, psychology and education. Practitioners include doctors, consultants and other healthcare professionals, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, clinical and educational psychologists, physiotherapists, teachers and social workers.

Down Syndrome Research and Practice is read by people from many countries around the world.

Subject areas

It is increasingly difficult to maintain a narrow disciplinary view of Down syndrome and Down Syndrome Research and Practice reflects this.

Down Syndrome Research and Practice promotes a multidisciplinary perspective and encourages interdisciplinary contributions.

An indicative list of disciplines covered by the journal includes psychology, education, speech pathology, neuroscience, medicine and health, genetics and molecular biology, epidemiology and political science.

Indexing

Down Syndrome Research and Practice is indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed and PsycINFO.