Teaching math to people with Down syndrome, and other hands-on learners

Teaching math to people with Down syndrome, and other hands-on learners: Strategies and materials is a 372-page text written by a retired educator who is a former instructor of special education and speech, language, and communication. This second edition is a straightforward guide to teaching both children and adults with down syndrome or other developmental disabilities real-world mathematics such as keeping score in a game, counting money, and telling time. The book offers hands-on practice with concrete and practical strategies to teach recognition and number writing, time and measurement, fractions, and more!

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Whole child reading: A quick-start guide to teaching students with down syndrome and other developmental delays

Whole child reading: A quick-start guide to teaching students with down syndrome and other developmental delays is a 186-page guide to teaching reading that can be used by educators and parents alike. The author, a mom of an adult son with Down syndrome, offers simple strategies to use with beginning or struggling readers such as using homemade flash cards or "sandwiching" fun reading activities with those that may be difficult for the reader. She emphasizes using books that provide an intense interest for the reader along with learning sight words for content before learning phoentics.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

19th Annual Buddy Walk®

Down Syndrome Indiana is excited for the 19th Annual Buddy Walk® on Saturday, October 8th at White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. This family-friendly event is open to all children and adults with Down syndrome, their families, friends and thousands of local supporters.

Last year, the Buddy Walk® attracted nearly 4,000 participants and even more are expected this year! Nationally, Buddy Walk® is the most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. Locally, it is the largest fundraising event for Down Syndrome Indiana.

For more information, to register, and to donate, please visit:

http://downsyndromeindiana.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=500

Supporting positive behavior in children and teens with Down syndrome: The respond but don't react method

In Supporting positive behavior in children and teens with Down syndrome, the author, a pediatric psychologist and Co-Director of the Down Syndrome Program at Boston Children's Hospital, offers 150 pages of help and support for parents and caregivers of children and teens with Down syndrome. With tips and strategies, some of them intuitive and some not, this book can help families and professionals who work with them.

After a look at the brain and the differences that are present in an individual with Down syndrome, the book discusses how those differences affect behavior and why it is important to see behavior as a form of communication as opposed to a willful act. Terms that are used by behaviorists are explained using scenarios as examples. The author then introduces his behavior management system which includes using visuals, a token economy system, and redirection. A chapter on siblings and their needs is followed by a chapter on using the behavior management system in the school and community. Thoughts on discipline and transition are discussed as well as a chapter on resources.

10th Annual Open House, Fly-In & Indy Air Race

Save the Date! 

The 10th Annual Open House, Fly-In & Air Race 

Saturday, August 6th, 2016

Down Syndrome Indiana is offering a day of flying, food, fun and family! Activities include a pancake breakfast, airplane rides, candy drop, bounce houses, raffle, music, magic and much more to be announced!

For more information, please visit:
http://www.dsindiana.org/flyin.php

What's new?

Looking for what's new in the library? Each month we take a look back at the new items arriving in the library. Here's the list for May 2016:

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new

My heart can't even believe it: A story of science, love, and Down syndrome

"Amy bravely looks at her life, before and after her daughter Sophie was born, and reflects on her transformation from "a spoiled, self-centered brat," who used words like retard and switched lines at the Safeway to avoid a bagger with special needs, into the mother of a kid with Down syndrome and all that her new identity entails. She describes her evolution as gradual, one built by processing her fears and facing questions both big and small about Sophie, Down syndrome, and her place in the world.

"Funny, touching, and honest, this wonderful book looks at a daughter and her power to change minds and fill hearts with love so deep that, as Sophie once remarked to her mom, I love you so much my heart can't even believe it! Theirs is a story worth reading." -publisher

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title from Woodbine House.

Fine motor skills for children with Down syndrome: A guide for parents and professionals

"Throughout Fine motor skills for children with Down syndrome, the author suggests ways to incorporate fine motor skill development opportunities into as many day-to-day activities as possible, recognizing how impractical it is to constantly be in therapy mode with a child. Suggestions for gift ideas are offered in Grandma's and Grandpa's lists at the end of each chapter.

"With expanded and updated information on fine motor skills and computer and personal electronic device use, keyboarding skills, postural support, sensory processing, and the adult years, readers will have at their fingertips a cornucopia of information and guidance to support the fine motor development of children and adults." -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Screening of the Film "Where Hope Grows"

The Down Syndrome Family Connection (DSFC) has reduced the cost associated with attending the reception following the screening of the film Where Hope Grows on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the IU Fine Arts Building Theater.

The film is about a baseball player (Kristoffer Polaha) whose professional career was cut short due to personal problems and is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young man with Down Syndrome (David DeSanctis) who works at the local grocery store. This film is rated PG-13.

The VIP reception will immediately follow the film screening and feature special guest David DeSanctis, the star of the film who happens to have Down syndrome. Reception tickets are available on the web. The cost is $20.00 for two tickets and includes reserved seating for the film, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and dessert. The reception will be held next door to the theater in the atrium of the School for Global and International Studies building. For more information, contact the DSFC at (812) 720-9630 or visit http://www.downsyndromefamilyconnection.org/.

Eyeglasses for Down Syndrome

Children with Down syndrome often need eyeglasses to correct their vision, but the unique shape of their faces can sometimes make it difficult to find glasses with the proper fit. According to an article in Smithsonian.com, one mother has decided to change that.

To read the article, please visit:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/designing-glasses-that-fit-individuals-with-down-syndrome-180958672/?no-ist

The parent's guide to Down syndrome

In The parent's guide to Down syndrome: Advice, information, inspiration, and support for raising your child from diagnosis through adulthood "authors Jen Jacob and Mardra Sikora share their experiences and guide you through life with DS with expert advice from diagnosis to adulthood. Each page teaches you ways to support your child through major milestones; nurture their development; and ensure that they succeed behaviorally, socially, and cognitively."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Save the date

Down Syndrome Indiana

2016 Conference

May 13-14, 2016

Down Syndrome Indiana and Riley Children's Hospital are partnering to bring you a conference on Down syndrome from birth to transition to adulthood. This year, the featured speaker will be Pat Winders, author of Gross Motor Skills for Children with Down syndrome.

For more information about this conference, and to register, please visit:
http://www.dsindiana.org/conference.php

Buddy Walk 2015

Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) as an event to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. This year's 18th Annual Buddy Walk® is set for Saturday, October 10th at Celebration Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. The goal is to raise $215,000 to support Down Syndrome Indiana's mission.

Want to become involved? For more information, please visit:
http://www.dsindiana.org/buddyWalk.php

Save the Date!

Down Syndrome Indiana is announcing its 9th Annual 2015 Fly-in Open House to be held on August 1st, 2015. Down Syndrome Indiana is excited to work with Montgomery Aviation again this year for the 9th Annual Fly-In and Open House at the Indianapolis Executive Airport.

The Indianapolis Executive Airport is located at:
11329 East SR 32, Zionsville, IN 46077

For more information, please visit:
http://www.dsindiana.org/Flyin.php

Down Syndrome Awareness Night

This Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:30pm, Indy Eleven, Marian University Women's Soccer and DePauw University Women's Soccer are coming together to bring awareness of Down Syndrome to the community. Prior to the Indy Eleven vs Carolina Railhawks game, Marian and DePauw will kick-off at 3pm. For a special price of $20, you can get into both games with half of the proceeds going to Down Syndrome Indiana.

For more information on this event, please visit:

http://www7.ticketingcentral.com/V2/PickASection.aspx?t=77187B0E8D24BC10AA5C487&og=-1

Animal fun for everyone!

From Woodbine House comes another fun board book for children authored by Marjorie Pitzer. Animal fun for everyone! depicts young children with down syndrome enjoying a day at a farm. It's filled with action words and nouns to help even the youngest learn vocabulary words while having a blast!

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Know the night: A memoir of survival in the small hours

In Know the Night, Maria Mutch explores the miraculous power that care and communication have in the face of the deep, personal isolation that often comes with disability. A chronicle of the witching hours between midnight and six a.m., this meditative book takes place during the two-year period in which Mutch’s son Gabriel, who is autistic and also has Down syndrome, rarely slept through the night. In this tapestry composed of interwoven memories, we see both Gabriel’s difficult childhood and Maria’s introduction to the world of multiple disability parenting. -book description

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Gross Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

This second edition of Gross Motor Skills for Children With Down Syndrome is a guide for both parents and professionals that features activities and information on transitioning from tricycles to bicycles and tips to address physical problems such as flat feet. It presents a physical therapy treatment plan from birth to six and helps readers teach skills for head control, sitting, crawling, standing, walking, using stairs, running, kicking, jumping, and riding a tricycle.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Early communication skills for children with Down syndrome

From Woodbine House comes a third edition of Early communication skills for children with Down syndrome. The book highlights how parents can support and encourage their child's speech and language development from birth to age 6 (or when a child can form 2- to 3-word sentences), but parents and teachers will both benefit from learning how to work through characteristic challenges, including hearing loss, intelligibility issues, apraxia (difficulty planning oral-motor movements), or a slower pace of development.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Educating learners with Down syndrome: Research, theory and practice with children and adolescents

Educating Learners with Down Syndrome, written by expert contributors, reviews recent findings in education, highlights promising practices for those with Down syndrome, and identifies areas for future research. The book emphasizes the school years but links to early intervention and to life post-16 are also made.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.