Toys, Books and more...

The following list outlines the main contents of the "official" library list.

East Berkshire Down Syndrome Support Group
Library Resource List


DownsEd materials
Down Syndrome Issues and information (DSii) Early Years Development Pack, 0-5 years (KH)
DSii Primary Education Pack, 5-11 years
DownsEd Teaching Materials (picture lotto/picture dominoes/language cards/sound cards) (KH)
DVD: Development in practice – Activities for babies with DS (2006) (KH)
DVD: Inclusion in practice – educating children with DS at primary school (2006)


Makaton materials
Going to the dentist book
Makaton nursery rhymes video (KH)
Makaton parent carer training pack 1 (KH)
Makaton parent training pack 2 (KH)
Makaton reference video, 1996 revision (KH)
National Curriculum Series, part 1 book of signs
National Curriculum Series, part 1 book of symbols
National Curriculum Series, part 1 video of signs
Pocket book of signs, stages 1-4 plus (missing but 1 booklet in carer training pack 1 as above)
Pocket book of signs, stages 5-8 (KH)


Numicon materials
Numicon Foundation Plus pack
Numicon Home Teaching kit (KH)
Numicon Single User Year One kit


Books
Action: an interactive reading book (Green, 2000)
Bright Beginnings – Newborn Parent Guide (DSRF, 2005) (KH)
Children with Down’s syndrome – a guide for teachers & LSAs in
mainstream primary & secondary schools (Lorenz, 1998)
Classroom language skills for children with DS – a guide for parents &
teachers (Kumin, 2001)
Danny’s challenge (Danny Mardell, 2005)
Down Syndrome (Cliff Cunningham, 2007)
Fine motor skills in children with DS – a guide for parents &
professionals (Bruni, 1998) (KH)
First steps in inclusion – a handbook for parents, teachers, governors & LEAs (Lorenz, 2002)
How do I feel?: an interactive reading book (Green, 2000)
I go to school: an interactive reading book (Green, 2000)
Inclusion against the odds: the continuing education & life of Kirsty
Arrondelle (CSIE, 2003)
Information for parents: Down syndrome (DfEs, 2005) (KH)
Jacob’s ladder (Lloyd, 1986)
Our brother has Down syndrome (Caio, 1985)
Play helps – toys & activities for children with special needs (Lear, 1986) (KH)
Small steps forward (Newman, 1999) (KH)
Sounds good to me: an interactive reading book (Green, 2000) (KH)
The angel within (Wade, 1994)
Things I do at home: an interactive reading book (Green, 2000) (KH)
Thumbs up Rico! (Testa, 1994)
Uncommon fathers (Meyer, 1995)
We’ll paint the octopus red (Stuve-Bodeen, 1998)
Working with Hannah (Wise and Glass, 2000)


Other materials
Basic sequences color cards (2001) (KH)
Children with Special Needs Resource Guide (2007)
Down’s syndrome: a leaflet for friends and family (DSA, 2007) (KH)
Down’s syndrome: a new parents guide (DSA, 2007) (KH)
Everyone counts: teaching acceptance & inclusion (National Down Syndrome Society)
‘Just kids’ booklet (01/2003) (KH)
People with Down’s Syndrome – Your questions answered (DSA, 2004)
The genetics of DS: a guide for parents & other carers (DSA, 2000) (KH)
Verb tenses color cards (2003) (KH)


DVDs
Down’s syndrome & the healthcare professional (DSRF, 2005)
I’m gonna go for it (NHF & Down’s Heart Group, 2007)
Also, see under listings for ‘DownsEd’ materials.


Videos
Early intervention: physiotherapy for babies with DS (DSA, Northern Ireland) (KH)
Education: preparation for life (DSA)
Now We’re Talking (Symbol Trust, 2003) (KH)
Play & Say: language development in the early years of children with DS (DSA, Northern Ireland) (KH)
Also, see under listings for ‘Makaton’


If you would like to borrow any of the above resources, then please contact either Bozena Hunt (01344 622644 / bozenahunt@googlemail.com) or Karen Heneghan (01753 857505 / cheshirewindsor@aol.com). Items held by Karen are indicated by (KH) at the end of the item listed.

Additionally, there are additional resources which are available, usually the personal property of various parents, which they are happy to lend out

The Toy Library

The toy library is more difficult to list but contains numerous items that have been suggested by speech and language therapists and physiotherapists.

It ranges from the ball with the bell in, the jitter ball that bounces about, to hand toys, jigsaws, word matching etc. There are also 2 of the large yoga / physio balls that are used to help improve balance.

Don't forget, if there's something you're looking for or need and it isn't listed here, why not post a message to the Message Board (link is on the Home page) and just ask - someone may have what you're looking for!