Teaching Reading to Children With Down Syndrome. A Guide for Parents and Teachers Topics in Down Syndrome

Customer Reviews

Another Great book by Pat Oelwein!

2007-10-27
Another great book I have used in my SDC classroom with low cognitive functioning special needs children. I would recommend it highly.

Excellent resource

2007-05-13
I have used this book quite a bit with my 9 year old daughter with DS, since she was about 5. It is very well written and encouraging, full of information. I have given it to all my daughter's teachers as there are activities that can be done in a classroom.

Read it early

2003-01-08
I love this book. I wish I'd gotten it when my son was little! It provides great information about how to teach kids with DS to read, but also has great stories of real kids and their accomplishments. I'd recommend that anybody with a DS child buy the book early (when their baby is little), and read the first few chapters. It'll inspire them, mitigate some of the worries they have about their child's future, and introduce them to the important concept that although people with DS are generally slower to develop, their learning disabilities can be mitigated by teaching them in a way that is effective for the way they think (e.g., kids with DS are visual learners), rather than the "standard" way. My four year old has actually had better success with the Love and Learning videotapes and books than the flash card approach described in the book, but the principal is pretty much the same.

This book is a must have

2001-11-08
it is extremely helpful, in only 2 months my daughter at 6 years old was up to 30 site words without picture cues. (Her first attempt at actually reading) The book contains alot of helpful activities, simply spelled out in step by step directions for anyone to understand.

great book!

2000-10-06
I have taught 5 children with down syndrome how to read, based on the information I recieved from this book. I work in the school district with children with DS and tutor them after school as well. I could never have had the success I have had without the information the author provides in this book.

A must have book for every child with Down Syndrome!

2000-05-22
Teach your child to read using the author's nationally recognized, proven method. From introducing the alphabet to writing and spelling, the lessons are easy to follow. The many pictures and flash cards included appeal to visual learners and are easy to photocopy!

thoroughly helpful

2000-02-08
My son is almost 3 (he has DS). So far I have only read the first few chapters but already I have gotten my money's worth out of the book in understanding how he learns. I've also gotten a better idea of how to help him with pre-reading skills and I know his teachers in school will want a copy of this book. This is a must have for parents who love reading and want their child to enjoy it as well.

It Works!!!

1999-08-04
I know a young lady with Down Syndrome who was taught how to read using this system. She is now an adult and reads the newspaper every day. Especially the baseball box scores! I know this works. I can't wait to see how my son does with it. He is 5 1/2 and just started Kindergarten. He has DS and when I showed the book to his teacher she immediately knew she had to have it. Thank you Pat Oelwein!

Teacher

1999-05-25
This book gave me so many strategies to use with my students. This book is a must for parents and teachers!

A must-have for parents

1997-10-25
This book clearly explains the way children learn to read, from pre-reading to fluency. The side issue of learning how to write is also addressed. Note to parents: your child's teacher has probably never seen this book. Do the teacher and your child a favor by passing one on to them.