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Reading and language intervention web seminar

Join us online this week to learn more about the reading and language intervention study that has recently been published. DSE researchers Dr Kelly Burgoyne and Professor Sue Buckley will be presenting and responding to questions. Read more...

DSE launches See and Learn Add-Ons for Special Words and Special Stories apps

DSE has launched add-on resources for the Special Words and Special Stories apps including words, phrases and story books from See and Learn First Written Words and See and Learn First Sentences. US English and UK English editions are now available to purchase and download from DSE online stores. Read more...

Save 15% on all DSE publications through April

Order now and save 15% on all DSE publications - including kits in the See and Learn Language and Reading and See and Learn Speech series, Down Syndrome Issues and Information books and our DVDs on inclusive education, infant development and early communication skills. Read more...

DSE to launch new reading and language intervention

DSE will launch a new reading and language intervention for children with Down syndrome in June. This structured program is designed to teach literacy skills to children with Down syndrome. It has been shown to improve language and reading outcomes in a landmark randomized controlled intervention trial. Read more...

DSE researchers to present at Gatlinburg Conference

DSE researchers will be presenting some of our latest research findings at the 45th Annual Gatlinburg Conference, March 7 to 9, 2012 in Annapolis, Maryland. Read more...

Down Syndrome Education USA transforms the lives of young people with Down syndrome through better education.


Our scientific research identifies effective teaching methods. Our services help families, professionals and organizations to support successful education.

Our research

Other research investigates the learning difficulties and developmental delays experienced by young people with Down syndrome. We develop and evaluate effective interventions and teaching approaches that improve educational outcomes.

Our information resources and services

We offer a wide range of evidence-based information resources online, and in books, teaching materials and films. We also offer specialist advice, training and consulting services.

Our impact

We work in partnership with Down Syndrome Education International and Down Syndrome Education Enterprises, to advance scientific research and to deliver publications and services that improve early intervention and education for children with Down syndrome throughout North America and worldwide.

Together, we undertake research and provide services that help over 100,000 people in over 180 countries each year.

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We depend on the generous support of families, foundations and companies to undertake new research, pioneer new teaching techniques, develop new information resources and services, and to provide support to children and families worldwide.

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