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Development in practice: activities for babies with Down syndrome
- Authors:
- DOWN SYNDROME EDUCATIONAL TRUST, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Down Syndrome Educational Trust
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Southsea
Children with Down syndrome make progress in all areas of development, in the same way as other children, but usually at a slower pace. Some areas of development may be more delayed than others, leading researchers to identify a specific profile of strengths and needs. This video film (available on DVD) explores what our understanding of this profile tells us about how early development can be promoted for babies with Down syndrome from birth to 18 months. The film emphasises the importance of everyday family activities for children's learning and development. It focuses on practical activities to promote development that can be woven into everyday routines and activities. Section 1 focuses on early development. It describes the important elements of development and demonstrates significant behaviours and activities for very young babies. It seeks to provide a general foundation for later skills to build on and it discusses the principles that can be applied to different areas of development Section 2 gives practical advice and activities for supporting the development of skills that may be more difficult for babies with Down syndrome to develop independently. Activities are clearly illustrated by parents and therapists working with young babies with Down syndrome.
Impossible choices
- Author:
- THORNTON-JAMES Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.10.94, 1994, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Examines the help offered to mothers expecting Down's Syndrome babies.
Prenatal diagnosis and Down's Syndrome: 1. Review of possible procedures
- Author:
- STEELE Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 4(2), 1991, pp.155-179.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Considers the variety of methods available for prenatal diagnosis.
Inclusion in practice: educating children with Down syndrome at primary school
- Authors:
- DOWN SYNDROME EDUCATIONAL TRUST, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Down Syndrome Educational Trust
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Southsea
Inclusive education offers great benefits for children with Down syndrome. This unique video film explores how inclusion works in practice. Available on DVD, it presents the keys to effective inclusion through discussions with families, educators and researchers. Issues and practice are illustrated with film of children at work and at play in their schools. The film examines the range of issues for children with Down syndrome, including learning in the classroom, planning and support, and social inclusion. Drawing on years of practical experience of supporting children with Down syndrome in mainstream schools, the film offers advice and information that is also supported by extensive scientific research into the children’s needs. This comprehensive film is an important resource for parents, teachers, assistants and anyone involved in educating children with Down syndrome.
Deaf lesbians, designer disability and the future of medicine
- Author:
- SAVULESCU Julian
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 5.10.02, 2002, pp.771-773.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
With the completion of the human genome project, the genetic basis of disease is becoming better understood. Genetic tests for disabilities are increasingly becoming available to allow couples with a family history of genetic disease to select healthy offspring. However, some couples wish to select for disability. This article asks whether there might be good reasons for acceding to such requests.
Relinquishment for adoption of babies with down's syndrome: parent's response to the diagnosis and the role of health professionals
- Authors:
- DUMARET Annick-Camille, ROSSET Dominique
- Journal article citation:
- Adoption and Fostering, 25(2), Summer 2001, pp.49-55.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Presents a synthesis of research findings based on a study conducted in France between 1990 and 1996. The project aimed to establish a clearer understanding of what infants with Down's Syndrome were given up for adoption, to evaluate the extent of the phenomenon and its evolution over the long term. It also analysed the impact of the diagnosis on the parents' decision about whether to keep the baby or not and highlighted the determining factors in babies being given up for adoption.
Psychological consequences for parents of false negative results on prenatal screening for Down's syndrome: retrospective interview study
- Authors:
- HALL Sue, BOBROW Martin, MARTEAU Theresa M.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 12.2.00, 2000, pp.407-412.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
This research aimed to determine the psychological consequences for parents of children with Down's syndrome of having received a false negative result on prenatal screening. Results indicate that a false negative result on prenatal screening seems to have a small adverse effect on parental adjustment evident two to six years after the birth of an affected child.
Health-related resources for black and minority ethnic groups
- Author:
- HEALTH EDUCATION AUTHORITY
- Publisher:
- Health Education Authority
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 219p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aimed at all those concerned with commissioning, purchasing or providing health care services for black and minority ethnic groups. Lists books, video's, audio cassettes, and packs.Contains resources which: promote healthy lifestyles, inform about health services and how to use them, and are concerned with particular conditions and diseases. Also includes training resources. Includes listings on: access to health services; alcohol; ante/post natal care; communications (including interpreting/translating); contraceptives; death and dying; environmental health; equal opportunities; female genital mutilation/circumcision; HIV/AIDS; immunisation; learning difficulties; mental health; nutrition; older people; child care; disability; refugees; religion; sickle cell; Tay Sachs disease; Thalassaemia; travellers; and women's health.