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Evidence that We Can Change the Profile from a Study of Inclusive Education
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Buckley, Sue; Bird, Gillian; Sacks, Ben – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2006
This paper discusses the evidence that the specific developmental profile frequently described as being associated with Down syndrome--a profile of communication weaknesses relative to social and daily living skills--can be changed. It is not an inevitable outcome of having Down syndrome. Drawing on data collected to explore the outcomes of fully…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Down Syndrome, Profiles, Daily Living Skills
The Adolescent with Down's Syndrome: Life for the Teenager and for the Family.
Buckley, Sue; Sacks, Ben – 1987
The book presents the results of a survey of the daily life and attitudes of 90 English families with an adolescent with Down Syndrome (DS). The first chapter reviews the typical development of DS children. Chapter 2 provides demographic data including schooling (94% attended schools for children with severe learning difficulties), residence (83%…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Child Rearing
A Comparison of Mainstream and Special Education for Teenagers with Down Syndrome: Implications for Parents and Teachers
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Buckley, Sue; Bird, Gillian; Sacks, Ben; Archer, Tamsin – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2006
This article presents data from a research study designed to compare the achievements of teenagers with Down syndrome educated in mainstream classrooms or in special education classrooms throughout their full-time education. Progress is reported for speech and language, literacy, socialisation, daily living skills and behaviour. For all the…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Disabilities, Adolescents, Expressive Language