Down Syndrome Education International focuses on a wide range of developmental, educational, social and health issues that are, and continue to be, relevant to people living with Down syndrome and their families.

We have engaged in, and supported, extensive original scientific research in many of these areas. Across all areas, we have developed education services, guidance and publications.

To find out more about our activities and achievements, please choose from the topics listed below:

•      Development in context
•      Speech, language and communication
•      Memory and learning
•      Reading, writing and literacy
•      Motor skills
•      Number and mathematics
•      Social development
•      Education and early intervention
  • Early intervention
  • Adolescence
•      Family issues
•      Employment
•      Society and politics
•      Health and medical care