It is essential that early intervention in childhood is family-oriented and that it provides parents with key guidelines in encouraging the child’s development about everyday life routines. Parents must understand...

Digital skills open up new horizons. People with Down syndrome want equal opportunities for self-development and online communication. However, they need help mastering the digital world through training and support....

Few people live independently and in the community, with few resources of personalassistance. Many people live in residences as the only alternatives and have many difficultiesaccessing the community. Pocas personas...

Still many children with Down syndrome face barriers in mainstream schools. More individualized support, better-trained teachers and educators, and adapted teaching materials could help create a truly inclusive learning environment.Many...

Even after a legal challenge, people with Down syndrome can only attend school for a maximum of 13 years. After that, they have to leave, but there are few options...

It’s getting harder to access support for activities like visiting the cinema, as applications for a support person are increasingly denied—even though they are vital for many persons with Down...

Adults with Down syndrome are not part of the scope of standard training offered. Most of them face a premature aging process, without opportunities to prevent the effects of this...