Including Children with Down's Syndrome in the Foundation Stage. by Clare Beswick

The aim of the Including Children with... series is to equippractitioners and carers with the basic information they require inorder to understand particular special needs and respond appropriatelyto the child and his or her parents. The emphasis is on helping thechild to participate as fully as possible in the curriculum, on equalterms with his or her peers. Each book will -Inform you by: Providingessential background information about the particular need; Telling youabout the particular learning requirements of children with that need;Indicating further resources and sources of help; Unravelling thecomplexities of working with a range of different agencies. Support youby: Offering tried and tested teaching tips; Giving advice aboutworking with support staff; Giving practical strategies fordifferentiation. Inspire you by: Suggesting a range of activity ideasacross all the areas of learning; Offering great ideas to help childrenmake a smooth startto education. Make you think by asking: Hoe does itfeel to have this need? What's it like to be the parent of a child withthis need?