Can I tell you about Down Syndrome?: A guide for friends, family and professiona

Description: Can I tell you about Down Syndrome? by Elizabeth Elliott, Manjit Thapp David invites readers aged 7+ to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He tells us why he sometimes needs extra help at home and at school, and describes the ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggests ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers, social workers and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. Notes Get to know David who has Down Syndrome and find out how it affects his everyday life and what can help him. A guide for friends, family and professionals. Author Biography Elizabeth Elliott has been a trustee for the Downs Syndrome Research Foundation UK for over 15 years and is their current Chair. She has liaised and worked with professionals and families to explain, lobby for, and educate about DS. She is a child and adolescent psychiatrist based in London, UK. Table of Contents Introduction. 1. Introducing David who has Down syndrome. 2. What is it like to have Down syndrome?. 3. What I like to do. 4. Playing with other children. 5. In my classroom. 6. Telling the class about Down syndrome. 7. How other children can help. 8. How teachers can help. 9. How parents can help. 10. How my brother and sister can help. Recommended reading and websites. Review This book is a breath of fresh air! Written in the first person and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, this book is accessible, factual, yet warm and personal, a testament to the love and commitment of Elizabeths family. The book is easy to digest and packed with myth-busting information. Elizabeth has created a shining light of positivity that will be cherished by many, and will spark important conversations about Down Syndrome today. -- Hayley Goleniowska, Downs Side Up, blogger, author, speaker and advocateDr Elliott has written a very accessible and informative book, which will help parents, children, teachers and other professionals understand more about what it is like to have Downs syndrome. Downs syndrome is a relatively common condition and it is important for people to be well-informed in this area. In simple language, this book helps the reader understand things from the perspective of the individual concerned, and in this sense particularly, it is a very useful addition to the literature in this field. -- Dr Jon Goldin, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Joint Training Programme Director, Mildred Creak Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustDavid, who is 12, has Down Syndrome and tells the story himself, and this gives it an immediacy that is important... David begins by saying Dont; forget that Im just David. Down syndrome is not the biggest part of me!... Black and white illustrations are a good addition, and there is advice to teachers, to families and to parents. An excellent list of publications, resources and organisations lends a lot of importance to this book. It will be of importance to anyone who knows, teaches, loves or meets someone with DS. -- Healthy Books * healthybooks.org.uk * Promotional Get to know David who has Down syndrome and find out how it affects his everyday life and what can help him Long Description Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggest ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers, social workers and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions. Review Text David, who is 12, has Down Syndrome and tells the story himself, and this gives it an immediacy that is important... David begins by saying Dont; forget that Im just David. Down syndrome is not the biggest part of me!... Black and white illustrations are a good addition, and there is advice to teachers, to families and to parents. An excellent list of publications, resources and organisations lends a lot of importance to this book. It will be of importance to anyone who knows, teaches, loves or meets someone with DS. Review Quote This book is a breath of fresh air! Written in the first person and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, this book is accessible, factual, yet warm and personal, a testament to the love and commitment of Elizabeths family. The book is easy to digest and packed with myth-busting information. Elizabeth has created a shining light of positivity that will be cherished by many, and will spark important conversations about Down Syndrome today. Promotional "Headline" Get to know David who has Down syndrome and find out how it affects his everyday life and what can help him Description for Sales People 26th book in the popular Can I tell you about... series - the original book Can I tell you about Asperger syndrome? has sold over 70,000 copies Details ISBN1849055017 ISBN-10 1849055017 ISBN-13 9781849055017 Format Paperback Year 2015 Short Title CAN I TELL YOU ABT DOWN SYNDRO Pages 48 Language English Illustrator Manjit Thapp Media Book Author Manjit Thapp Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 8 black & white illustrations Publication Date 2015-10-21 UK Release Date 2015-10-21 NZ Release Date 2015-10-21 Subtitle A guide for friends, family and professionals Audience Age 7 Series Can I tell you about...? 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