Teach your child to read by following this step-by-step guide, which is based on a nationally known reading program developed by the author, a pioneer in the field of teaching reading to children with Down syndrome. The lessons are fun, rewarding and easily customized to meet the unique interests and learning style of every child.
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"What a gift! Imagine reading a charming and delightful book full of games to play with your child--and having that child come out a reader by the time you've finished!...."
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"The gift of reading is one of the greatest treasures you can give a child. Most children with Down syndrome can learn to read, though, like all children, each has his or her own learning styles and needs. Different techniques are more effective with some children than others. Patricia Logan Oelwein developed her reading program at the University of Washington's Child Development and Mental Retardation Center, where it has been successfully 'field tested' for over twenty years. It uses a functional, language-experience approach, adapted for children with Down syndrome who may have difficulty learning to read with traditional programs.
The first third of Oelwein's book...describes how children with Down syndrome learn, and how to capitalize on their strengths and compensate for their weaknesses. The balance describes a reading program which can be individualized and adapted as needed. The pages are filled with creative learning games that can be played at home or in school, and specific instructions for implementing them. The upbeat tone-targeted primarily to parents-generates lots of enthusiasm. The appendices include sight words, picture and flash cards, game forms and materials, books, and information about other reading approaches, programs, and materials. Many of the techniques should prove effective with children with other kinds of developmental delays." - Disability Resources Monthly, Volume II, Number 10, May 1995
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By cheryl
I have borrowed Patricia Olewein's book from others in the past and decided it was time to have my own copy. This book is not just for children with Down Syndrome. This systematic approach can be applied to many other students. I teach autistic/developmentally disabled children and this is the only book I use to plan my literacy program. The program is easy to prepare and very inexpensive - I highly recommend this book.
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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.
By "dunuchee"
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.
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great book!
I have taught 5 children with down syndrome how to read, based on the information I recieved from this book. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2000
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A must have book for every child with Down Syndrome!
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. Read more
Published on May 21 2000
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thoroughly helpful
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. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2000
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It Works!!!
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! Read more
Published on Aug 4 1999
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Teacher
This book gave me so many strategies to use with my students. This book is a must for parents and teachers!
Published on May 25 1999
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A must-have for parents
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. Read more
Published on Oct 24 1997
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This is a definitive teaching tool for parents and teachers.
This is a simple, step-by-step program that can help parents and teachers teach any child with developmental disabilities to read. Read more
Published on Oct 21 1997
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