Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group Reference Library
The Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group maintains a library of reference material related to Down syndrome. This material is available for checkout at the monthly support group meetings. For details on the reference books, click on the links in the margins. To obtain a copy for your personal library please see the Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group librarian during any meeting. You may also e-mail your request to the Webmaster.
Links to Interesting Web Sites on Topics Related to
Down Syndrome
National Down Syndrome Society
The Columbus Area Down Syndrome Support Group is an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society.
The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their
families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy
Visit the National Down Syndrome Society at the following link.
National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Congress
The National Down Syndrome Congress is a national organization whose mission is to provide information, advocacy and
support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.
Visit the National Down Syndrome Congress at the following link.
National Down Syndrome Congress
The Arc
The Arc is an advocacy organization for children and adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Visit The Arc at the following links.
Contact The Arc of Bartholomew County at:
812-372-0610
Email The Arc of Bartholomew County
Down Syndrome: Health Issues
For health topics related to Down Syndrome visit the following web site.
An Overview of Down Syndrome
For an overview of Down Syndrome visit the following link from the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
Links to Education and Learning Web Sites
CAST - Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
CAST's Mission is to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the
research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge,
skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while
maintaining high achievement standards for all.
Challenging Academics - Strategies that Work
by the National Down Syndrome Society
Classroom accommodations and supports do not need to lower expectations. Read a great overview from the National Down Syndrome Society on creating challenging academics for students with Down syndrome.
Love and Learning
Visit the Love and Learning web site for educational information and products on reading and language development.
Out of the Box Reading
A reading program for children who learn differently.
Special Offspring
Special Offspring Publishing offers unique educational materials specifically created to meet the needs of children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays. These include a text, Understanding How Children with Down Syndrome Learn: Proven and Effective Instructional Techniques for Parents and Professionals, and three integrated curricular programs: Beginning Sight Word Readers, Spelling, and Handwriting.
Down Syndrome Educational Trust
The work of the Down Syndrome Educational Trust started in 1979 with a research project to investigate reading development.
Over the past 30 years the Trust has evolved to become a leading international Down syndrome organisation, supporting many
thousands of people in over 100 countries worldwide. Our research over the past 30 years has helped ensure many children
with Down syndrome in many countries are now routinely taught to read, count and use sign language from an early age,
and benefit from inclusion in their local mainstream school.
Follow this link for reference materials and research papers on Down syndrome.
Teaching Reading to Teach Talking
For an interesting article presentation 'Teaching reading to teach talking - important new evidence' follow this link.
Teaching Reading to Teach Talking
Reading Before Talking
For an interesting article titled 'Reading before talking: Learning about mental abilities from children with Down syndrome' follow this link.
Teaching Math
For an interesting article titled 'Teaching Numeracy' follow this link.