title: Teaching number skills and concepts with Numicon materials.
abstract: This paper discusses the use of Numicon number teaching materials with children with Down syndrome. The theory underlying the design of the materials is discussed, the teaching approach and methodology are described and evidence supporting effectiveness is outlined.
authors.affiliation: Numicon Ltd, Newhaven, East Sussex, UK. info@numicon.com
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wing
authors.forename: Romey
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tacon
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000523:psychology; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004519:Education, Special; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D013664:Teaching Materials; D006113:United Kingdom