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The Fast Flash Method Some time ago I wrote a blog about the Fast Flash Method of teaching sight words to our kids with Down syndrome. You can follow that link to remind yourself of the finer [...]

The Yellow Raincoat Theory I believe in the Yellow Raincoat Theory. It’s my belief based on observation, understanding, and experience. Years ago on rainy days (think early “Dick and Jane” [...]

What do you do when your 6-year-old with Down syndrome accidentally locks himself in a bolt-locked bathroom? Here’s one scenario. (Disclaimer: no guarantee this will work every time!) [...]

Bringing the Best of the Conference to You, Part 2 Part 2! If you couldn’t attend the Down Syndrome Education Conference in California last month, or even if you did, here are some gems [...]

Literally, Stop. We are often stopped in our tracks by unexpected expressions of love, intuitive understanding, and wisdom from our children with Down syndrome. I’ve written many stories [...]

Why Not? What’s Wrong? In the ordinary case of a child/teen/adult with Down syndrome who hasn’t learned to read, you’ll typically see this scenario: may have started off pretty [...]