Daughter is now 15 years old, and is fluent in Afrikaans and english. Relocating from China to Germany soon, and are looking for a school for daugther with down syndrome.
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Maybe the people at either of these two sites can direct you:\n\nhttp://www.ds-infocenter.de/\nhttp://down-syndrom-netzwerk.de/
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Im not that sure, but I think its 2 years!\n\nHere's some information:\nhttp://www.cordonbleu.edu/International/English/courses/dsp_Langcourse.cfm?langcourseid=185&local=0&lang=4&school=6&tabsset=byschool
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The school has a speech therapist.  My daughter has a language disability and takes speech therapy at school.  It is free of charge and they are trained professionals that can help you.  The school must test and provide this to you under the "no child left behind act".  Don't let this bother you.  No 2 people are the same.  We all talk different, look different and learn different.  The people that treat you as if you are of lower intelligence ..well lets just say that is there disability.  Stand up for yourself and show them what you know when they try to give you extra help.  Show them you are not afraid and how smart you are.
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I wish I could help you. I graduated from a high school in Toledo, OH and she came to speak at one of the senior functions-it may have even been graduation. I remember her being an exceptional speeker. Does she have a web site?
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It depends on her job skills and whether she can get a sponsor, etc.  She should look at the immigration web page, they spell out the options.  She could ask a prospective employer's human resources department for help, as well, if they are willing to sponsor her.\n\nGood luck!
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You need to get in touch with the Sate Board of Education for the state that she wants to teach in .  It will vary by each state...It's not a nationl thing.
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I dont know where you are living ,but look into the Queen Elizabeths Foundation website under" Disabled Living Foundation" and also under" emPower "\nand there is another one in Germany under www.FIMITIC.org\ne-mail address www.FIMITIC@t_online.de
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I think your problem is a "good problem". She has two good choices to pick from, so, in either case you will have a good outcome. \n\nThink about (a) location (b) working hours (c) promotion possibility and (d) what kind of bond/contract they have. Some companies have one year while others have a two year bond. The person-culture fit is important, but  it is difficult to find how well your daughter fits in the culture without working there first. \n\nMy advice is, pick the company on the location/working hours/promotion possibility and bonds/contracts. Remember that switching jobs is pretty easy if you have worked in any good company for a couple of years, and sounds like your daughter will do just fine with either one she picks. \n\nGood luck!
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Any language? Most schools will be quiet expensive, but some are affordable depending on the number of hours per week you want to study. You could try signing up with an Au Pair agency, that way you get paid while you learn a new language, however some agencies require that you be already fluent in the language of your destination. For France, contact the Fench Alliance in your area and they should be able to point you in the right direction. For Germany, try the German Consulate or Goethes Institute in your area. They offer affordable programs in Germany. Also, main cities such as Paris, Madrid, Rome and Munich will be more expensive than other low key cities. Keep that in mind.
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My daughter would love to help but I'm afraid she lives in Essex so it's a bit far to commute for lessons. However, on that basis I would have thought you may well get a response from someone a little more local to you. Few people that know B.S.L. advertise their services as a tutor as there is not the demand and most  of the hearing B.S.L users look for employment as interpreters. Keep posting and, with a little luck, the right person may read this.\nHave you tried posting this in Special Education?\nGood luck.
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You might check into a Montesorri school for your child. They offer a whole different outlook on education letting the child set the pace. Its not for every one but if you have no sucess with your school gifted/advance placement you might check this out.\n\nGood luck!
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I feel that anytime a class like that is offered you should allow your child to take it.  Any additonal free classes like that will only help in the long run.  For example; college admission; better jobs.  My daughter was introduced to several languages in our school system when she was smaller.  She is now finishing her 4th year and will receive an Advanced Diploma when she graduates from High School in 2007.(and will have 5 years of Spanish)  Most colleges look for a secondary language or require it for admission.  But clearly if your child truly does not like the class I agree that something else should be offered to those students.  (Choir, Art, Self Defense)  Maybe you could approach your local school board with these questions or start with the teachers/principals.  I really wished that I had parental and educational guidance when I was her age, to send me or even encourage me to try something new.  I would be making more money with another language today, if I had taken spanish.  Good luck.
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Talk with her and her parents to find out exactly what issues she has in both subjects.  If possible, look at her report card.  \n\nOnce you know what areas you need to target, go on-line to find worksheets, puzzles, games, etc. to help her in those areas.  There are tons of free websites for teachers to use.  You can even print review questions for most books you may want to read with her.  One of my favorite sites is http://www.edhelper.com.  It has math, reading, language arts, etc.  Many worksheets are free.  To be honest, WalMart has some pretty decent workbooks at that age level, too.   They won't be quite as expensive as a traditional bookstore (which is also a good source).  \n\nMost importantly, be kind, be patient, and be encouraging.
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Singapore's first language is English, so er, unless you want your kid to have friends from the same country, it honestly makes no difference. I've no idea which age group you want, so try the Ministry of Education (www.moe.gov.sg) website for a list of schools ranging from kindergarden to university. \n\nThere are schools for different nationality -- British/French/Australian, for example, so you should probably check with the embassies. \n\nHwa Chong and ACS (I) have their own international schools as well, and another alternative is the YMCA.
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Every new mum acts completely different to these situations. I speak from experience. My daughter has Downs Syndrome and I was exactly like Honey when she was born. I personally think she needs to seek medical advice from a psychologist. I did and it really helped.
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Germany,coz i had read somewhere that it has literacy rate 100%...USA or UK is also a good option!
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First of all, make sure that she speaks english as much as possible.  You might want to look into hiring a tutor.  I would ask around at colleges, and find someone who is either studying education or english, as they might be willing to tutor for less than someone who is already a professional.  It might also be useful to have her read a lot of books (just try and pick ones that don't use too much slang or old english), since this can often help people recognize better how to put sentences together.\n\nYou also might want ot see if there are any English as a Second Language classes being offered where she lives.