Homeschooling :  Down Syndrome

Many children with Down Syndrome need additional support with: • Speech/Language • Fine Motor Skills • Gross Motor Skills

And I’m going to share how those three areas have served as the guide as we homeschool Aubrey.

If you would like to read more about specific speech tools, therapeutic resources, etc. that we’ve used with Aubrey since she was a baby, ARK therapeutic tools continue to be a huge help to us.

Speech/Language

•ARK Therapeutic  •Pretend Play Toys •Bubbles, Pinwheels, •Recorder •Feedback Phone •ABC See, Hear, Do

Speech/Language Favorites:

Fine motor activities have been a huge part of Aubrey’s homeschooling life thus far – strengthening her mind and muscles for those traditional school skills as well as various other life skills.

Fine Motor Skills

• Melissa and Doug Cutting Skills and Tape Activity Set • Lacing Beads • Sequencing Beads • Tangrams • Connect 4

Fine Motor Favorites

In addition to Aubrey’s physical therapy sessions, we enjoy family outings that provide her with additional opportunities to engage with the world around her.

Gross Motor Skills

• Rubber Kickball • Riding Toys • Balance Bike • Scooter • Wiggle Car • Ezyroller • Stepping Logs • Wiggle Cushion / Bilibo Chair • Stomp Rocket

Gross Motor Favorites:

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