Testimonials from researchers
Down Syndrome Education International aims to take a lead role in global research
into the education and development of individuals with Down syndrome.
Working with researchers around the world
The charity's research activities have been led by
Professor Sue Buckley OBE since its first research project in 1980.
Our unique contribution
"The charity is now central to the worldwide understanding and sharing
of research from many academics and longer-term experience of those working with
generations of children with Down syndrome."
(from the Making Sense of SEN report by
New Philanthropy Capital
).
The practical outcomes of the charity's research have gained international recognition,
and the charity is now considered a world-leading research centre into the development
and education of individuals with Down syndrome.
The charity also aims to support and encourage UK and worldwide researchers working
in university departments and other organisations, and share knowledge across disciplines.
Feedback from researchers
Testimonials about our research
"I'd like to thank Professor Sue Buckley for the way in which she has integrated
the research community, parents and practitioners across many continents sharing
the research we have done on language development and other developments in individuals
with Down syndrome." Dr Robin Chapman, Waisman Center, University
of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, speaking at the 4th International Conference on Down
Syndrome 2005
"Dr. Buckley has had a profound impact on the Down syndrome research and practice
community for the past three decades. She combines a scientifically grounded approach
to educating individuals with Down syndrome with a passion for improving the life
of each child." Dr Deborah Fidler, Human Development and Family Studies,
Colorado State University
"The charity is now central to the worldwide understanding and sharing of research
from many academics and longer-term experience of those working with generations
of children with Down syndrome." New Philanthropy Capital in its 2004
'Making Sense of SEN' report for donors
"I have had a wonderful time, learnt a lot and been given many ideas for further
research and points of interest. Many thanks!" feedback about 4th International
Conference on Down Syndrome 2005
Feedback about our resources
"...as a parent of a child with Down syndrome, and as an education academic,
I believe it is a very important tool for all school staff and local education authorities...This
is the comprehensive, accessible resource that so many mainstream schools, parents
and local authorities now need. The parents in the DVD express many of the feelings
and concerns that I recognise as a parent; the educational psychologists and local
authority representatives talk about the key issues I identify with as an academic;
and the teachers and teaching assistants explore issues in a way that mean…my son's
teacher can say: 'I could really relate to that.'…Having watched this DVD, a teacher
can't say no one told them what to look out for, and a parent will feel well armed."
from a review of Inclusion in Practice:
Educating children with Down syndrome at primary school by
Jonathan Rix, Centre for Curriculum and Teaching Studies, The Open
University,
Sending feedback on our research
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