Feedback from organisations

"...one of the leading centres in the world in research and practice about development, learning and communication in children and adults with Down syndrome for many years. The charity is renowned for its publications and teaching." Down Syndrome New South Wales web site 

"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 National Down Syndrome Congress presented the 2005 Theodore D Tjossem Award to Professor Sue Buckley, OBE, "For your significant research efforts and for your commitment to families of persons with Down syndrome."

"I thought the conference was both informative and inspiring" – research conference feedback from representative of a national Down syndrome association, Europe 

"Your work is central to our efforts…DownsEd materials seem to us to be the most complete and best researched available…" representative of regional Down syndrome association, USA

"Living with Down Syndrome ... one of the best introductory surveys of the potential impacts of Down syndrome on both individuals and families." Down Syndrome New South Wales web site

"The information in the packs is amazing, and being as I am the group's librarian, everyone wants the modules!" representative of regional Down syndrome association, USA

"Wow! What a wonderful resource…Each 'module' is packed full of information on various topics related to developmental and educational issues…presented in a way that is both understandable and supportive." Review by Carol Johnson, Educational Consultant and member of the Canadian Down Syndrome Society Professional Resource Council.

"Since Sue Buckley's visit here last Spring, our association has ordered a number of your books, including all 4 titles on teaching reading and writing. I have studied them and believe they are of enormous potential help to our parents and educators." Representative of regional Down syndrome association, USA

"For those viewers that are new to the idea of inclusion in mainstream school, the implications, practice and theory are clearly laid out, and for those that are already including children, the footage and experience of the teachers, SENCOs, support assistants and parents are invaluable...an essential tool for those schools including children with Down's syndrome for the first time...ideal for in-service training and staff development for schools" review of Inclusion in practice: Educating children with Down syndrome at primary school by Bob Black, Education Officer for the Down's Syndrome Association

"This video and the accompanying booklet provide an excellent introduction to the development of language and communication skills in children with Down syndrome...I highly recommend this video tape whenever I speak to teachers and parents." review of the charity's early video The development of language and reading skills in children with Down syndrome by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society