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Written, produced and directed by Will Schermerhorn. 2005. Call number: Disabilities-AV LC 4616 D611 2005.
This DVD takes the viewer into the real world of speech in children with Down Syndrome. Through examples, interviews, and stories, it shows how parents and professionals can bring forth better speech.
(video). Woodbine House, 2004. Call number: Disabilities-AV WS 107 D7489 2004. -1 video, 108 minutes.
The 'First 18 Months' is a reassuring and realistic introduction to the unique joys and challenges that children with Down syndrome bring to their families. Includes information on newborns, health concerns, therapies, and expectations.
Early use of total communication (video): Parents' perspectives on using sign language with young children with Down syndrome.
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1991. (22 min.) video + book. Call number: Disabilities-AV WS 107 E12 1991
-For many young children with Down syndrome, the ability to express their thoughts verbally develops more slowly than their ability to understand language. To overcome this obstacle to communication, many parents and professionals are using a total communication approach--combining speech with sign language—to help young children with Down syndrome to express their thoughts and needs, and develop positive bonds with their families. On this video, parents speak about their initial fears as well as the benefits and drawbacks of using total communication with their child.
Gifts of love
(video). New York, NY: National Down Syndrome Society. (25 min) Call number: Disabilities-AV WS 107 G458
-Four families of children with Down syndrome talk about their feelings and experiences with their child, particularly during the first six years. All the children live at home and attend programs in their communities
Graduating Peter
(video). HBO production.Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2003. 75 min. Call number: Disabilities-AV LC 4031 G733 2003
Examines the challenges and benefits of educational mainstreaming for children with mental disabilities. Follows the story of Peter Gwasdauskis, a child with Down syndrome, in sixth grade, eighth grade and high school. Includes interviews with Peter's parents, teachers, fellow students, aids and doctors.
Opportunities to grow
(video). New York, N.Y. : National Down Syndrome Society 1992. (25 minutes) Call number: Disabilities-AV WM 300 O62 1992
This video describes the ways in which people with Down syndrome can succeed and fulfill their dreams. It also features an interview with actor Chris Burke, who has DS, and his family describing the importance of family support.
