Supporting Students with Down Syndrome in Education
Published: Mar. 7, 2024Updated: May. 29, 2026
Emily Mondschein, Executive Director at Gigi's Playhouse Buffalo, describes some basic necessities educators should have in order to best support children with Down syndrome in the classroom. Students with Down syndrome have a common learning profile of certain strengths and challenges, so knowing about these common support needs can help educators support learners with this disability.
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