

Hello wise parents.I am looking for some advice on how to explain down syndrome and autism to a five year old (and a three year old, if possible).

CarrieĮxplaining autism and Down Syndrome to kids I couldn't remember the name of the book, but tracked it down via a Google search that turned up this website:, which has a section with 9 titles for Down Syndrome. The thing I liked about it was that her disability and her living situation were presented very matter-of-factly, as backdrop to the story. Here's a synopsis: Cindy, who lives in a group home and works all day at Hospice House, fights to keep the small stray dog she finds on the street. I really liked the picture book ''How Smudge Came'' by Nan Gregory. I am looking for recommendations of books about children with Down Syndrome that are targeted at typically developing K+ children to increase understanding and support healthy relationships in our community. Explaining autism and Down Syndrome to kidsīooks about Down Syndrome for K+ children?.Books about Down Syndrome for K+ children?.
