Down syndrome and Schooling – Part 4

Down syndrome children going into Kindergarten do have special needs. If you’re going to enter them into a class with children that don’t have special needs you should prepare the teacher as best possible. Make sure the teacher is prepared and doesn’t feel overwhelmed by this possible change in her schedule.

The teacher should see a copy of your child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) so he or she may know where your child stands. Since your child’s teacher will have a large group of children that will be at a different learning level than your child, suggest that an assistant come into the classroom to help him or her have specialized academics that are geared toward your child.

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