Discovery : pathways to better speech for children with Down Syndrome

By: Schermerhorn, Will.
Blueberry Shoes Productions : Vienna, VA, 2005Edition: 1st.Description: 1x DVD ; 81 min.Subject(s): DOWN SYNDROME | SPEECH DEVELOPMENT | SPEECH THERAPYSummary: Takes the viewer into the real world of speech in children with Down syndrome. Shows, through examples, interviews and stories, how parents and professionals can bring forth better speech and communication. Overviews the language development in youngsters with Down syndrome from 2 and up. Shows the new techniques developed by experts such as Dr. Libby Kumin, author of "Early Language in Children with Down Syndrome," and Professor Sue Buckley, Director of Research at the Down Syndrome Educational Trust in England. Features stories about kids with Down syndrome learning to talk, and interviews with their parents, who hail from Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, England and the United States.
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Takes the viewer into the real world of speech in children with Down syndrome. Shows, through examples, interviews and stories, how parents and professionals can bring forth better speech and communication. Overviews the language development in youngsters with Down syndrome from 2 and up. Shows the new techniques developed by experts such as Dr. Libby Kumin, author of "Early Language in Children with Down Syndrome," and Professor Sue Buckley, Director of Research at the Down Syndrome Educational Trust in England. Features stories about kids with Down syndrome learning to talk, and interviews with their parents, who hail from Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, England and the United States.

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Excellent DVD that brings together lots of the people and ideas I'd read about improving speech for children with DS. It makes such a difference to see/hear real people stories and to be provided with practical ways that I can make a difference to my child's speech

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