Reading and Writing for Individuals with Down Syndrome: An Overview (Down Syndrome Issues & Information) (Pt. 1)
By Sue Buckley.
Description
While the published information on the reading development and reading achievements of individuals with Down syndrome is still limited, many authors now recognise the benefits of teaching children with Down syndrome to read and of involving them in literacy activities. Reading progress and being involved in supported reading and writing influences speech, language and memory skills for all children, including those with Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome educated in mainstream inclusive classrooms achieve higher levels of literacy than those of similar ability educated in special sc...
ISBN(s)
1903806097, 9781903806098
