Print resources in Vietnamese, Arabic and Chinese
ARTICLES
In Arabic: Notes on "Ears and Hearing" - from a seminar for Arabic speaking parents This event was held on 30th April 2008, with an English speaking presenter and an Arabic interpreter.
Our son has Down syndrome - written by the mother of a young man, as he is about to move from school into the next phase of growing up. Availabe here in Arabic (click on the title) and click here for the English original.
Welcome to Holland - written about the feelings of new families, is currently available in English, Arabic, Vietnamese and Chinese.
Makaton Signing for Children with Down Syndrome, by Kerry Read - an explanation of why key word signing is useful for children with Down syndrome and enhances communication:
Ageing and Its Consequences for People with Down Syndrome, by Anthony Holland and Marie Benton (DSA UK), 2004 - a paper for parents and carers, explaining the likely impact of ageing on people with Down syndrome:
Australian SpineCare Foundation recommendations on the participation of children with Down syndrome in sport, with regard to atlantoaxial instability -
BOOKS
Living with Down Syndrome, by Sue Buckley, Down Syndrome Educational Trust, 2001 - provides an introduction to all of the issues that need to be addressed to enable people with Down syndrome, and their families, to enjoy full and happy lives within their communities.
The Down Syndrome Educational Trust has generously given permission for this book to be translated, and made freely available for download:
Guidelines for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome:
Down Syndrome NSW is delighted to announce the release of a very welcome book, Guidelines for Parents of Children with Down Syndrome, by Van Vo, published in Vietnamese by the Vietnamese Support Group for Parents Children with Disabilities in NSW, in 2006.
 
We congratulate the Vietnamese Support Group on the excellent, comprehensive work they do with very few finacnial resources. Their energy, expertise and enthusiasm is outstanding.
Down Syndrome NSW has a number of other print resources published in and translated into Vietnamese by the Support Group, including annual Newsletters and books. To access these resources, or to be referred to the Vietnamese Support Group, contact DS NSW.
The Support Group for Parents Children with Disabilities in NSW is developing its own website, with a wealth of material: http://chamevoiconkhuyettat.org.au
External sources for print material:
Each of these organisations produce print material for and about people with disabilities and their families, in a range of community languages, including Vietnamese, Arabic and Chinese
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