Educating children with velo-cardio-facial syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and DiGeorge syndrome

Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Part I. Scientific Studies and Overview of the Syndrome
	1. Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome: Past, Present, and Future
	2. Introduction to Education and the Neurocognitive Profile
	3. Cognition and the 22q11.2DS Brain: The Implications of Syndrome-Specific Deficits for School Performance
	4. Psychiatric Disorders and Treatment in the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
	5. Communication in Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
	6. Childhood Illness in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, VCFS, and DiGeorge and Its Impact on School Attendance and Performance
Part II. Educational Interventions and Evaluation of Effective Practices
	7. Evaluation of Educational Interventions
	8. Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
	9. Getting Ready for School: Preschool (Ages 3–5)
	10. Entering a Formal School Education Program
	11. Building the Foundation: Kindergarten Through Second Grade (Ages 5–7)
	12. Gaining Expertise: Upper Elementary Grades 3 Through 5 (Ages 8–11)
	13. Exploring New Horizons: Middle School (Ages 11–14)
	14. Choices and Future Goals: High School (Ages 14–18)
	15. Transition to Adulthood: A Model Program (Ages 18–21)
Appendix A. Accommodations
Appendix B. Teacher Awareness Questionnaire (Answers)
Appendix C. Exercises for Understanding
Appendix D. Interpreting Test Scores
Index