Down Syndrome

[Julie in GA]

We have a new dd who has Down Syndrome. I would love to hear from any of you who are hs-ing a dc with Down's. I have purchased Babies with Down Syndrome, and also have The Language of Toys on my booklist. Are there any resources you'd recommend for the pre-school years?

Thanks!

[Ottakee]

CONGRATS on your little one.

We don't have ds here but I have 2 kids that are in the same social/academic range as many kids with ds.

I can't remember the name of the book right now but there is a book (I think CBD has it) that has a daily or weekly activity for kids 0-5. That might give you some fun games to play with her. Just modify the schedule as needed to meet her needs.

[chiguirre]

I think that's Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready. I had the book, but honestly I didn't use it much because most of the activities had a lot of prep.

Enjoy the baby!

[Misty]

I don't have advice, but wanted to say CONGRATS on your newest blessing!

[samba]

Julie,

Congratulations and :grouphug:! We are homeschooling our ds7 who has DS. I sent you a private message. Let me know if you didn't get it.

Carolyn

[cathmom]

I don't have advice, but wanted to say CONGRATS on your newest blessing!

Ditto! Congratulations!

[dtsmamtj]

I will contact you privately. Our precious blessing is almost 5 now.


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[Julie in GA]

Thanks, Misty! I'm not getting to the board as often, which is why this is so late!

[krisp]

Congratulations on your newish little one!

My dd has Down Syndrome also. I think that Slow and Steady, Get Me Ready would be good if you have the patience for it. (I didn't ;) ) There's also a Bob Jones curriculum that's been modified for kids with special needs by a lady whose son had DS. I believe she's done K-4 and K-5 (and maybe 1st grade by now). If you pm me, I can probably find her email address. Don't call BJ about it, they won't know (or didn't when i called last time).

[samba]

krisp,
I sent you a pm regarding the BJU special needs material. I am interested in this. I looked into this about a year ago and was unable to find any info.

Could you pm me with the info?

Thanks,

Carolyn