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Makaton: A Universal Communication Langu...

Communication is a fundamental skill in the lives of all human beings. Through language, people can express their needs, emotions, thoughts, and ideas...

28/11/2023

Risks and Precautions on Social Media...

Social media has transformed the way we communicate and connect in the modern world. For many, these platforms are an excellent way to share moments, ...

21/11/2023

Accepting our children with Down Syndrom...

Accepting a child with Down syndrome is a journey filled with challenges and rewards. The story of Mayte and her family illustrates this journey of lo...

14/11/2023

The General Disability Law in Spain:...

Disability is a reality that affects millions of people worldwide, and in Spain, it is no exception. To ensure equal opportunities and the full inclus...

07/11/2023

How Time Changes Affect People with...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of additional genetic material on chromosome 21. This condition can affect an indiv...

30/10/2023

10 Tips for Teaching Reading to...

The literacy of a person with Down syndrome may require adapted approaches and strategies to meet their individual needs. Here are some activities tha...

24/10/2023

What does well-being look like?

Well-being refers to a state of feeling at ease, physically healthy, or content. Emotional well-being pertains to our thoughts, emotions, and how we h...

17/10/2023

Challenges in Speech and Language Develo...

Down syndrome, a genetic condition resulting from the presence of an extra chromosome in pair 21, influences the development of individuals uniquely. ...

10/10/2023

Understanding Regression in People with ...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 700 births in the United States, making it one of the most common genetic disorde...

03/10/2023

The Start of the School Year...

The start of the school year is an exciting and expectation-filled time for all children, but for those with Down syndrome, it can be a unique and cha...

26/09/2023

Caring for a Newborn with Down...

Caring for a newborn with Down syndrome may require additional attention and special considerations. It is important to remember that each baby is uni...

19/09/2023

Visual Acuity in Individuals with Down.....

Down syndrome is one of the most well-known and common genetic conditions in the world. Approximately 1 in 700 babies is born with Down syndrome, maki...

12/09/2023

Understanding Different Trisomies: Genet...

Trisomies are genetic anomalies that occur when a person has three copies of a chromosome instead of the usual two. These trisomies can lead to a vari...

05/09/2023

Hearing Problems in People with Down...

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in every 700 births worldwide. This condition, also known as trisomy 21, is characte...

30/08/2023

5 tips to improve language skills...

When it comes to improving language skills for children with Down Syndrome, it’s important to provide them with supportive and inclusive environ...

23/08/2023

Education

Find out about inclusive education

10 Tips for Teaching Reading to...

The literacy of a person with Down syndrome may require adapted approaches and strategies to meet their individual needs. Here are some activities tha...

24/10/2023

Homeschooling for Kids with Down Syndrom...

Homeschooling can be a great option for children with Down Syndrome as it allows for individualized instruction and flexibility. Here are some tips to...

09/08/2023

Summer Activities for Individuals with D...

Summer is a season full of opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome to enjoy various activities, making the most of the good weather and posit...

24/07/2023

Emotional Management from Childhood

It is important to work on emotions from childhood, as poor emotional management can lead to difficulties in the behaviour of young children, teenager...

31/01/2023

Psychological and Learning Characteristi...

Down’s syndrome is a visible disability. It is common to assume that people with Down’s syndrome have common peculiarities that differenti...

18/01/2023

What Are the Principles of Inclusive...

We may start defining what is Inclusive Education. Inclusive Education is about disabled children going to school with non-disabled peers, regardless ...

09/11/2022

Speech Problems in People with Down...

People with Down’s syndrome are born with a different DNA code so they develop in a unique and different way. Because people with Down syndrome ...

27/10/2022

5 movies about Down Syndrome

We offer you a list of great films that offer portraits of people with Down syndrome. Some of them are wonderful. Jan’s story La historia...

02/03/2017

5 activities to develop communication sk...

Children with Down syndrome often have difficulties when learning to speak, even though they understand much more than they are able to express. We pr...

06/07/2016

What is Venture Philanthropy?

Often you ask me what Venture Philanthropy is and what it achieves. I will hopefully clear up all your doubts in this post about the Invest for childr...

24/07/2014

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...

09/07/2014

Princesses with Down’s syndrome

History is curious and never fails to surprise us. Today I am going to tell you about Alexandrina of Prussia, the daughter of the last heir to the Ger...

12/02/2014

What is Down syndrome? Trisomy 21

New parents of children with Down’s syndrome often wonder What is Down’s syndrome? Down’s syndrome is a genetic disorder where a per...

14/09/2011

Risks and Precautions on Social Media...

Social media has transformed the way we communicate and connect in the modern world. For many, these platforms are an excellent way to share moments, ...

21/11/2023

Accepting our children with Down Syndrom...

Accepting a child with Down syndrome is a journey filled with challenges and rewards. The story of Mayte and her family illustrates this journey of lo...

14/11/2023

The General Disability Law in Spain:...

Disability is a reality that affects millions of people worldwide, and in Spain, it is no exception. To ensure equal opportunities and the full inclus...

07/11/2023

Tips for a Successful Job Interview

Here are some tips for a successful job interview: Before you go to the interview, you need to find out about the company you are going to. You can lo...

25/05/2023

What is World Down Syndrome Day?

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for...

13/03/2023

Coeliac Disease and Down Syndrome

What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is a multisystemic, autoimmune-based pathology. Multisystemic means that different organs can be affected. Th...

13/12/2022

Ageing in People with Down Syndrome

People with Down syndrome between 38 and 62 years old initiate significant neuropsychological changes in the areas of language, memory and general cog...

19/10/2022