Reading-related literacy learning of young adults with Down syndrome: findings from a three year teaching and research program
By: Moni, Karen B.
Contributor(s): Jobling, Anne.
Series: International Journal of Disability Development and Education 48 (4) 2001: 377-394.Publisher: 2001Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): DOWN SYNDROME
| COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES | LITERACY SKILLS | LITERACY | READING | YOUNG ADULTSSummary: A number of researchers have argued that young adults with Down syndrome could benefit from continued literacy education beyond the years of compulsory education. Specifically, research has shown that cognitive development in individuals with Down syndrome continues into adolescence and beyond. Further, it is also claimed that the young adult years may be the optimal time to focus on literary development. Based on this research a literacy program for young adults with Down syndrome was established in Australia. This paper reports on the reading-related literacy learning of 17 young adults who have participated in this program.
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A number of researchers have argued that young adults with Down syndrome could benefit from continued literacy education beyond the years of compulsory education. Specifically, research has shown that cognitive development in individuals with Down syndrome continues into adolescence and beyond. Further, it is also claimed that the young adult years may be the optimal time to focus on literary development. Based on this research a literacy program for young adults with Down syndrome was established in Australia. This paper reports on the reading-related literacy learning of 17 young adults who have participated in this program.
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