Graphic 4 out of 5. Implications for future research. A graphic of a multi-coloured firework is on the right hand side of the first point, a graphic of two children reading is on the right hand side of the second point.
Graphic 5 out of 5. QR code to the full paper is in the centre, overlaid on top of a multi-coloured swirl. Websites to the SMRC and the University of Edinburgh's Literacy Lab is centred underneath the QR code.
Given 2026 is the UK's National Year of Reading, this paper emphasises the importance of recognising and supporting children with developmental disabilities, whose voices and experiences of reading are often less visible.
Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Graphic 1 out of 5. The title of the paper is "I love it ... I love that story": The perspectives of children with Down syndrome and their mothers on reading experiences at home. This paper was authored by Dr Katie Cebula and Professor Sarah McGeown. A multi-coloured graphic of books and polkadots decorates the centre bottom. The SMRC's logo is on the top left hand corner of each graphic. A graphic of a research paper is on the right hand corner of each graphic.
Graphic 2 out of 5. The study's purpose, information about the people who participated, and how their data was analysed. Three colourful graphics of people are on the right hand side of each information point.
Graphic 3 out of 5. The key findings from the study. Three colourful graphics are on the right hand side of each information point.
We are showcasing a recently published paper by @katiecebula.bsky.social and @profsarahmcg.bsky.social, which qualitatively explored home reading practices of mothers and their children with Down syndrome. Mothers shared experiences via semi-structured interviews, children via 'book tours'.
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Introductory graphic with a multi-coloured swirl in the centre. The SMRC's logo is in the top left hand corner of the graphic. There is a black arrow on the bottom right hand corner.
Graphic 2 of 3. There is a multi-coloured swirl in the centre, and there is a description of what the SMRC does overlaid on top of the swirl.
Graphic 3 of 3. There is a QR code for viewers to join the centre's mailing list and the centre's website centred on the graphic.
Welcome to the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (SMRC) BlueSky account! Led by @katiecebula.bsky.social, and in productive partnership with the charity Mindroom, the SMRC creates new knowledge about neurodiversity, learning, and development. Follow us for research updates and events!
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