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Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
Bilingual families whose child with Down syndrome or other developmental disability has also learned a second or third language have demonstrated the importance of giving every child the opportunity to grow up bilingual or multilingual

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51927.asp

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Accessible Designs in Playgrounds and Play Areas
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Teaching Handwriting to Children with Special Needs
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Transition to Preschool from Early Intervention
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Elementary School Transition
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Teaching Math Skills
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Printing and Cursive Handwriting
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Universal Design for Learning
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IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
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Forgiving Family
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Grandparents of Children with Special Needs
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Sibling Support and Rivalry - Brothers
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New Mother - Newly Diagnosed Child
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Inclusive Education and the Culture of Down Syndrome
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Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
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Inclusive P.E. for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46155.asp

Fabulous Grandfathers and Great Uncles
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Home Accessibility and Visitability for
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Sibling Support and Rivalry - Brothers and Sisters
of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33375.asp

Soothing Children's Fears
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35602.asp

Sleep Disorders and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33877.asp

Down Syndrome Buddy Walks
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46077.asp

A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264.asp

Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome - English
(Spanish and French below)
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32534.asp

WBwDS - Spanish - Sindrome de Down - Bienvenidos
Bebes con Sindrome de Down
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32537.asp

WBwDS - French - Accueillir les bébé trisomiques
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32538.asp


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Dolls for Children with Special Needs
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Preparing for Emergencies - Children with Special Needs
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Car Safety Issues - Prevention is the Key
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Clothing to Block Sun - Sunblocking Laundry Rinse
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Pamela Wilson, Special Needs Children Editor
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