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Resources:
The Down Syndrome Research Foundation was
established in 1995 to ensure a brighter future for
individuals with Down syndrome and other
intellectual disabilities by increasing their
cognitive and social development.
Research article by Dr. Sue Buckley and Gillian
Bird from the Down Syndrome Information Network in
the UK. This article outlines why the whole-word
approach works so well in teaching children with
Down syndrome to read, as well as how it encourages
verbalization.An explanation of the whole-word approach to
reading, and why it works!
Research article by Dr. Sue Buckley which
outlines how teaching reading to children with Down
syndrome also assists in teaching speech.
In an
ever-growing world of computers and gadgets, it is
often easy to overlook the importance of good old
hands-on learning. This article examines the impact
parents can have on increasing their child's
potential for reading...
As a
visual learner, readers tend to use the right
side of their brain for reading rather than the left
side. In doing so, words are remembered as pictures,
rather than by way of the phonetic decoding methods
that are used by the left side of the brain...
This group is dedicated to funding global biomedical
research into the causes, prevention,
treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public
awareness about autism and its effects on
individuals, families, and society; and to bringing
hope to all who deal with the hardships of Autism.
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. For further information,
contact Dawn Adams at contact@ardownsyndrome.org.
Los Angeles, California, USA. This is an active and
zealous parent group located in LA. Gail Williamson
is their amazing Executive Director, and can be
contacted at (818) 242-7871, or by email at info@dsala.org.
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust is a leading
charity focused on the education and
development of individuals with Down syndrome. It is
located in the U.K.
Washington, NJ, USA. This parent support group holds
their monthly meetings at the Warren County Arc
Building. For further information about this group,
contact Melissa Ehrhardt at (908)689-7525 Ext. 320.
Kansas City, MO. This nonprofit organization is
a powerhouse of information and activities for
families of children with Down syndrome!
The Karen Gaffney Foundation is a non profit
organization that is dedicated to championing the
journey to full inclusion in families, schools,
communities and the workplace for people with Down
syndrome or other developmental disabilities.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona Inc. is a non-profit
parent organization whose goal is to enhance the
quality of life of people with Down syndrome.
Sharing is a 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization run
by parents in Arizona. For further information,
contact Gina Johnson by email at gina@sharingds.org
or by calling (480)926-6500.
Home of the Down syndrome awareness magnet!
Promote Down syndrome awareness and acceptance for
individuals with Down syndrome by purchasing car
magnets, pins, key chains, tee-shirts, or cards!
 Band
of Angels is dedicated to creating greater
understanding of the full and rich lives of people
with differences by helping parents, educators,
persons with disabilities and medical professionals
recognize the true potential of all people.
"At the Band of Angels Foundation we want the world
to see not the difference, but the sameness of
children with Down syndrome."
 World
Peace Pendant
Promote world peace by wearing this beautiful
handmade pendant! Betsy Kennedy, of Bradenton,
Florida hand crafts this piece, along with many
other simple, fun, original and handmade silver
pieces.
Visit the website at:
'Be'.
Civitan InternationalCivitan is a service club devoted to improving
the lives of children and adults with developmental
disabilities. Their commitment is proven through
local and international efforts such as summer
camps, vocational programs, special Olympic games
and cutting-edge research into Autism, Cerebral
Palsy and Alzheimers at the Civitan International
Research Center.
The Conway Civitan Club is a special organization
dedicated to helping those with developmental
disabilities, as well as addressing many other needs
in the Conway, Arkansas Community. This is truly a
special group of individuals! eReadingPro will be
working with the Conway Civitan Club on a Literacy
project in Conway, Arkansas.
Dylan Kuehl is an ambitious visual
and performing artist. He has won several art
contests and has had his work published in numerous
publications. Dylan also has Down syndrome. Learn
more about Dylan and his impressive artwork!
 Books that are designed to help
prepare children with special needs for their first
experiences. This set of books represents a valuable
resource for parents, educators and professions
concerned with children with special needs.
 The
No.1 online community for people with learning
disabilities, their parents, carers and volunteers!
Safety and security is their main priority to create
a safe haven for friendships to grow. Check it out!
Eyeglass frames designed specially for children with
Down syndrome. They are amazing!
The goal of this online source if to make the lives
of parents, therapists, and educators of children
with special needs and developmental delays easier
by enabling them to find a wide variety of resources
and products in one location. Check out the
abundance of products!
For more than three decades, Dr.
Merzenich has been a leading pioneer in brain
plasticity research. In the late 1980s, Dr.
Merzenich was on the team that invented the cochlear
implant, now distributed by market leader Advanced
Bionics. In 1996, Dr. Merzenich was the founding CEO
of Scientific Learning Corporation (Nasdaq: SCIL),
which markets and distributes software that applies
principles of brain plasticity to assist children
with language learning and reading. In 2002, Dr.
Merzenich co-founded Posit Science—the leading
provider of cognitive training programs for
adults—where he continues head the company’s global
science team. This blog is written by Mike Merzinich
himself, and provides ongoing insight into how the
brain works! A fascinating read!!!
Moms and moms-to-be will appreciate this blog that
is maintained by four American moms. The community
was designed for moms to share from each others
experiences. One of the moms has a child with Down
syndrome and a typical child, and she is using the
eReadingPro system to teach her two children to
read!
This is a blog by Kelly Anderson, mother of 4
children, 1 of who was born with Down syndrome.
Kelly shares here stories of parenting, celebrating
her journey on a road less traveled, and sharing the
discovery of a life that is unique beyond our
imaginations.
A blog about Emma, born with Down syndrome. Emma's
mom, Tara Marie, attended one of our workshops, and
as a home-schooler, was very excited about sharing
the news about our program!
This is a blog about a special mom, a
medically fragile little boy with Down syndrome and
a heart-wrenching story to tell.
Visit this blog, and Pray for Parker!
This site is dedicated to expressing what it is like
to be a mother of a child with Down syndrome. It is
a beautiful blog.
This is a blog by Nancy - Seth (17),
Rachel (15), and Sam (10). Nancy is currently the
President of the Dayton Autism Society, and this
blog shares her journey with a child with Autism.
Learn about the effects of using Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy and more!
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