The period following high school graduation can present many challenges. But it can also be a time of excitement, productivity, and great satisfaction. Planning for this transition from an early age can help the individual with Down syndrome mature into an adult who is …

Jul 6, 2023 · Many young adults with Down syndrome are able to enjoy a college experience even if they do not graduate with a high school diploma. There are now many college programs designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Increasingly, individuals with Down syndrome graduate from high school with regular diplomas, participate in post-secondary academic and college experiences and, in some cases, receive college degrees. Myth: Children with Down syndrome “plateau”. Truth: Learning is a lifelong experience for people with Down syndrome, just like everyone else.

The National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) Education Program works to develop a continuum of systems-level supports for students with Down syndrome and their families. We believe access to an education is a civil right, and the opportunity to learn is the key to a fulfilling life and the foundation of an equitable society.

Increasingly, individuals with Down syndrome graduate from high school with regular diplomas, participate in post-secondary academic and college experiences and, in some cases, receive college degrees. Myth: Children with Down syndrome “plateau”. Truth: Learning is a lifelong experience for people with Down syndrome, just like everyone else.

In middle school and high school, communication skills need to support where the child is now (subject learning, following school rules and routines, and social language skills) and also support planning for the future (language for transition planning, job skills and community living).

Down syndrome is the most common and readily identifiable chromosomal condition associated with intellectual disabilities. It is caused by a chromosomal abnormality: for some unknown reason, an accident in cell development results in 47 instead of the usual 46 chromosomes.

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Down Syndrome Education International (DSEI) assembled a working group to adapt the APPGDS recommendations for the U.S. early intervention, preschool and school

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information gathered on best practices for supporting students with Down Syndrome in school communities. The toolkit should enable readers to identify best practices to implement in their classrooms and campuses to best address the unique learning profile of …