Teaching Reading to Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Topics in Down Syndrome) (Paperback)

by Patricia Logan Oelwein (Author) "Before the late 1960s, research on reading for students with moderate mental retardation was virtually nonexistent (Conners, 1992)..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
Teaching Reading to Children with Down Syndrome presents a nationally recognized reading program for children with Down syndrome which effectively meets each child's unique learning needs and style. The reading method and lessons presented here are specifically designed to be motivating, fun, and rewarding. Using flash cards, games, charts, and books, the program emphasizes that most children with Down syndrome are visual learners. Parents can customize lessons to capture their child's interest and set the learning pace to a level for greatest success. This step-by-step guide to reading allows parents to work with their child at home and helps them coordinate reading lessons with teachers, ensuring the continuity of their child's education year after year. . -- Midwest Book Review

Product Description
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!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 371 pages
• Publisher: Woodbine House; 1 edition (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933149557
• ISBN-13: 978-0933149557
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,146 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!, October 5, 2000

By A Customer

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.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for every child with Down Syndrome!, May 21, 2000

By A Customer

This is the only book that I have found that will allow you the parent an easy, successful, positive way for you to teach your child how to read. The methods are easy for you to do and the child is successful and wants to keep on learning new words. Don't miss this one. And don't rely on anyone but yourself to teach your child to read.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Works!!!, August 4, 1999

By A Customer

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!