Resources
Welcome to our Resources page. Here, you’ll find a wide range of helpful materials covering many aspects of life with Down syndrome. Whether you’re a parent, family member, educator, or healthcare professional, we’ve gathered information to support you and help individuals with Down syndrome thrive.
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Early Years
Speech and Language
Primary Education
Post Primary Education
General Education
Employment
Health
Older Adult
Easy Read
Other
Webinar Recordings
Resources
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Early Years
Assets for children and toddlers-
New Parents Guide
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Tell It RightUK Down's Syndrome Association Tell It Right Training
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Transitioning from Early Years to Primary School
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Listening Vocab and Sequencing Resources
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Online Educational Handouts Fact Sheet
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Useful Apps
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Play Resources
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Toys for Fun and Learning
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Transition to Preschool
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Including Children Early Education
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Including Me Book
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More than Medical
Speech and Language
Resources for Speech Therapy and Language-
Supporting the Speech, Language and Communication Development in the Primary School Classroom
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Importance of Choice for Developing Communication and Life Skills
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Early Feeding
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How Early To Start Speech and Language Therapy
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Using Lámh Signing with children who have Down syndrome
Primary Education
Resources for children of primary school age-
Relationships and Sexuality Education Resources for Primary School Teachers
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Guidelines for Primary Schools Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools
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Supporting Children with Down syndrome in Primary School
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Social Skills Primary School
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Considering Schools
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Learning Links and App Resources
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Late Primary / Early Secondary – Apps for learning
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School age – Apps for learning
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Worksheets Created by Retired Teachers in the US
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Considering a School for your Child
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Supporting the Speech, Language and Communication Development in the Primary School Classroom
Post Primary Education
Resources for young adults-
Supporting Speech, Language and Communication Development in the Post Primary Classroom
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Including Teenagers in your School
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Supporting Students Transition to Post Primary
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Managing the Transition to Post Primary Webinar
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Guidelines for Post Primary Schools Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools
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Supporting the transition to post primary school
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Supporting Students in Post Primary School
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Getting Ready for Post Primary School Workbook
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Social Skills Post Primary
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Sample Differentiated Material for Second Level Students
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Starting Post Primary: Goals for Teachers and Parents
General Education
Support resources for Education-
Down Syndrome Ireland Survey Analysis Report March 2026Submission to the National Conversation on the Future of Education
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Isla’s World, A Girl’s Puberty Guide BookSuitable for girls with Intellectual Disabilities and their caregivers
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Special Class Analysis Report October 2025
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NCSE Special Classes in Mainstream Schools Report March 2026
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Same Chance Playbook by AsIAm and Down Syndrome Ireland
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Dual Diagnosis Booklet
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Behaviour Guide Down syndrome
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Communication Parents and Teachers
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Positive Behavioural Support
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Behavioural Directory
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NCSE DSI Webinar
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Behaviour Information Booklet
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Supporting students with Down syndrome in Special Schools
Employment
Resources for employers and researchers
Health
Resources for healthcare and research-
Medical Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome
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Period Diary Easy ReadThis can be used for women with Down syndrome to track their period.
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Menopause Tracker Easy ReadThis can be used for women with Down syndrome to track their menopause symptoms.
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Menopause Easy Read
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14 Dementia Risk Factors
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New Parents Guide
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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
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Tell It RightUK Down's Syndrome Association Tell It Right Training
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Breast Check Easy Read
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Testicular Check Easy Read
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Brushing Teeth Resource
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Same Chance Playbook by AsIAm and Down Syndrome Ireland
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Down syndrome Arthritis Research
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Dental Brochure
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Suggested Schedule of Health Checks
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Medical Management Guidelines for Children and Adolescents with Down syndrome
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How Healthcare Professionals Can Improve Hospital Experiences for Adults with Down syndrome
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HSE Health Passport for People with Intellectual Disability
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Feeding Oral Development
Older Adult
Resources for older adults with Down syndrome-
Period Diary Easy ReadThis can be used for women with Down syndrome to track their period.
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Menopause Tracker Easy ReadThis can be used for women with Down syndrome to track their menopause symptoms.
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Menopause Easy Read
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Decision Support Services
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Aging with Down syndrome
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Planning for the Future Guidelines for Parents of Children Adults with Down syndrome
Easy Read
Easy Read resources for people with Down syndrome-
Preparation for College Easy Read
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Period Diary Easy ReadThis can be used for women with Down syndrome to track their period.
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Menopause Tracker Easy ReadThis can be used for women with Down syndrome to track their menopause symptoms.
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Menopause Easy Read
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Breast Check Easy Read
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Testicular Check Easy Read
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Media Safety Easy Read
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My Dreams Self Advocate
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Self Advocacy Guide Easy Read
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Voting Easy Read
Other
Other general resources-
Cost of Disability Submission
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Down Syndrome Ireland’s Transport Initiatives
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Decision Support Services
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New Parents Guide
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Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
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Same Chance Playbook by AsIAm and Down Syndrome Ireland
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Benefits and Entitlements Updated April 2026
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The Upside
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Student Pack on Down syndrome
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Down syndrome – What is it all about?
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Access and Inclusion Model
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Guide to Entitlements for people with Disabilities
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I’m OK You’re Mean
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Upside Down the Story of my Brother James
Webinar Recordings
Below you will find seminars available on the following topics-
The Future’s Even Brighter – Further Developments in Down Syndrome Research 2026
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The Future’s Even Brighter – Further Developments in Down Syndrome Research 2025
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National Learning Network – Options for School Leavers and AdultsNLN Webinar from 3rd of March 2026 on options for school leavers and adults.
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DSI and ETB Guidance Service WebinarAn overview of ETB Further Education Guidance Service
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Navigating the Sensory Challenges of ChristmasCiara Watson, Neurodivergent Consultant and Founder of Autism Supports
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Maths for Life Webinar 2025
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NCSE/DSI Information Webinar 2025
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Essential Planning for Primary and Post-Primary Schools
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Communication Between Parents and Primary/Post-Primary Schools
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Choosing a Post-Primary School(Dr. Fidelma Brady)
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Choosing a Primary School(Dr. Fidelma Brady)
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Choosing a school(Dr. Nicola Hart)
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Understanding, Changing and Teaching Behaviour at the Post-Primary Stage
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Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviour in Young Adults
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Mental Well Being
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Introduction to Behaviour
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Managing Vision & Hearing Issues
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Language & Communication
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Strategies and Supports for Children Transitioning to Mainstream Primary School
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Using Numicon as a Resource in Teaching Numeracy
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Numeracy Acquiring Basic Maths Skills
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Accessing the CurriculumDifferentiation of Work
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Options & Pathways through Senior Cycle
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Managing the Transition from Primary to Post Primary School
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Pathway through Junior Cycle
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Specific Learning Needs of the Student with Down syndrome
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In-Class Behaviour Management
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Literacy & Numeracy at Primary School
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Post-Primary Student Information Presentation
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Primary Student Information Presentation
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Educational Programmes for Children with DS & ASDPart 3
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Educational Programmes for Children with DS & ASDPart 2
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Educational Programmes for Children with Ds & ASDPart 1
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Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)An Overview of Language & Behaviour
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Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)An Overview
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Managing Behaviours at Pre-School & Primary School Stagesby Mr John Curran, March 2022
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Managing Behaviours at Post Primary & Young Adult Stagesby Mr John Curran, March 2022