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The Power of Down TV

In today’s digital era, media has an unprecedented impact on how society perceives and understands diversity. One of the groups that has greatly...

19/03/24

Brief History of Down syndrome in...

Today, Down syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 700 births. Dr. John Langdon Down described Down syndrome in 19th century Britain, but what do we kn...

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Films and Books that Promote the...

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Self-Advocacy

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Infantilising Attitudes

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Mental Health Care

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Innovation in Employment Inclusion

The history of disability is a complex topic, marked by numerous challenges as well as significant progress. People with disabilities face discriminat...

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What is school inclusion?

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Genetics, Types, and Risk Factors

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Caring for Caregivers’ Mental Health

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How to Prepare for the Tax...

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Ophthalmological Considerations

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How to Support Individuals with Down...

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Education and Independent Life

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Students with Speech Disorders

Learning Strategies for Students with Speech Disorders Globally, according to the WHO, approximately 466 million people have some type of speech disor...

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I Can

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Speech and Language Assessment

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Infantilising Attitudes

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What is school inclusion?

Let us remember that education is a universal right. All school-age individuals, regardless of their characteristics and the difficulties they may fac...

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How to Prepare for the Tax...

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Education and Independent Life

The work carried out in classrooms and foundations seeks to break the myths surrounding people with Down syndrome, particularly regarding what they ar...

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Students with Speech Disorders

Learning Strategies for Students with Speech Disorders Globally, according to the WHO, approximately 466 million people have some type of speech disor...

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Sensory Activities

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Speech Challenges

Causes of Speech Challenges in People with Down Syndrome To begin, let’s define a syndrome. A syndrome is a collection of observable symptoms or...

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Inclusion in the Classroom

Delivering Effective Inclusion and Adaptations in the Classroom Teachers must consider the specific needs of pupils with Down’s Syndrome in the clas...

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Positive Behavioural Support

Sometimes, our children display behaviors that are not conducive to their optimal development, commonly referred to as “problem behaviors.”...

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Down Syndrome in Prehistory

Discovery of a Neanderthal Girl with Down Syndrome Reveals Prehistoric Altruism In this research, using a small fossil from the inner ear region, a Ne...

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Music and Down Syndrome

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Comorbility with ASD

Comorbidity of Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics of Down Syndrome: Down syndrome is the most common genetic alteration and th...

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Positive Parenting

Fostering Autonomy from Childhood Introduction Before diving into the topic, it’s important to clarify a few key concepts. Why is positive paren...

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Speak Without Discriminating

Although the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and Down syndrome are gradually being equated with those of the rest of humanity, we ofte...

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Whole Word Method

The Whole Word Method for Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome: A Practical Guide Teaching reading to children with Down syndrome presents ...

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Films and Books that Promote the...

Films and Books that Promote the Inclusion of Down Syndrome The inclusion and representation of people with Down syndrome in film and literature have ...

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Self-Advocacy

Self-Advocacy: Tips and Benefits for People with Down Syndrome Self-advocacy is an essential skill that empowers individuals with Down syndrome to exp...

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Infantilising Attitudes

What are the attitudes that infantilise people with Down’s syndrome? Society tends to perceive people with Down’s syndrome as younger than they ac...

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Genetics, Types, and Risk Factors

Down syndrome is a health condition that requires special considerations. It is a genetic condition characterised by certain features that are similar...

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Caring for Caregivers’ Mental Health

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How to Prepare for the Tax...

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How to Support Individuals with Down...

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I Can

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Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at...

Join Down Syndrome International in Geneva to mark World Down Syndrome Day with a series of special events at the United Nations Palais des Nations. F...

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Sensory Activities

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Preparing for Feeding

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Using Employment Data to Advocate for...

Using Employment Data to Advocate for Change Why Does Employment Matter? Employment rates are often viewed as indicators of economic health. Nationall...

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Dual Diagnosis

The Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism Until recently, it was believed that autism was rare in individuals with Down Syndrome. However, how co...

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Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

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Being an entrepeneur

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