Canterbury Down Syndrome Association
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome
Following the successful workshop help in May 2009, the following links have been recommended by Margi Leech as useful resources for all teachers:
- Numicon
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Toe to Toe (can be purchased in New Zealand)
- PM Readers (can be viewed through your local supplier at Cengage Learning)
- POPSResources.com (UK literacy programme)
- Reading A-Z
- Jolly Phonics (Purchase through www.learnex.co.nz or www.addenda.co.nz)
- A Step at a Time phonics programme
- SRA Learning Programme (McGraw-Hill Book Company NZ Ltd. Level 8, 56-60 Cawley Street Ellerslie Auckland ph 09 526 6201)
- Lexia Learning
- Stabilo Pens and Pencils: Email: Jenni at readauckland.co.nz
- Downsed Inclusion DVD ($55.00) and Alphabet cards ($25.00) can be purchased through ADSA. It’s excellent for family to also have a set. Call Christel 09 636 0351
or email clo@adsa.org.nz - I Can Do it: Family and school organiser charts. The I Can Do It! planner is a fun and interactive family management solution which uses tried and trusted practical strategies and tools to teach your children life-skills, as well as social values.I Can Do It! is the only practical, flexible and diverse program that infuses self-esteem in your children while teaching responsibility and self-sufficiency on a daily basis.
Workshop Presentations
Copies of the Workshop Presentations are available to participants on this restricted access page:
