Yvonne Olten-Dorgan, a Cork based educational psychologist, is undertaking a very interesting research project which will examine the self-esteem of children with Down syndrome who attend mainstream school versus those who attend special school. 

The topic of emotional and behavioural difficulties in children with Down syndrome has received a lot of attention in the last number of years. But most ...

This week our attention was caught by a group of performing artists, called Company d. Based in Memphis, Tennessee the 13 strong troupe of young adults (aged 16-18) with Down syndrome came together seven years ago after they performed together at the 15^th anniversary of another non-profit group. That evening was such a success that both dancers and parents ...

The following advertisement appeared in the Sunday Independent on 14th December.