Education
Education
Beyond Backpacks - transitions to school - An article from the Children's Treatment Network for Simcoe York, August 2013
Inspire Inclusion - 3-part video series on inclusion at school, inspireinclusion.com.
"Get to Know Me" poster and lesson plan - A resource that can be used in any elementary classroom to promote understanding and inclusion. Consider sharing with your school for Down syndrome Awareness month in October.
Apps for Communication and Learning - Speak Freely services gave a talk on iPhone/iPad apps in November 2012 that members found very useful. This is the summary of the recommended apps.
A Reading and Language Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome - A Reading program by Down Syndrome Education International.
Special Education Update - An update published by the Ministry of Education October 2012.
These links are provided by Autism Ontario and include lots of good information that applies to other special needs groups:
Inspire Inclusion - 3-part video series on inclusion at school, inspireinclusion.com.
"Get to Know Me" poster and lesson plan - A resource that can be used in any elementary classroom to promote understanding and inclusion. Consider sharing with your school for Down syndrome Awareness month in October.
Apps for Communication and Learning - Speak Freely services gave a talk on iPhone/iPad apps in November 2012 that members found very useful. This is the summary of the recommended apps.
A Reading and Language Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome - A Reading program by Down Syndrome Education International.
Special Education Update - An update published by the Ministry of Education October 2012.
These links are provided by Autism Ontario and include lots of good information that applies to other special needs groups: