DOWN SYNDROME: ANALYSIS OF ARTICLES ABOUT READING, WRITING AND LITERACY (2001 - 2011)

Abstract

With advancements in research and available resources for Down Syndrome people it is possible to observe the space they are conquering in labor market, as well as in college. Hence, reading and writing have an essential role in making this path possible. Bearing these statements in mind, this work brings the following question up: how many and which are the articles that have already been produced in Down Syndrome field that focus on reading, writing and literacy? A bibliography research was made via SciELo, Google Scholar and Portal CAPES tools. The present study is justified because it presents the total dimension of academic works about Down Syndrome. Data indicate that most of Down Syndrome research is carried out by the Biology field. It is possible to conclude, therefore, the importance of developing more works about Down Syndrome in Humanities. On the second part of this research, on the relationship between Down Syndrome and reading, writing and literacy terms, contributions in several knowledge areas were identified.

Key-words: Down Syndrome; Literacy; Reading; Writing.