"I feel I could give her a better start than any teacher but am looking for guidance."
No teacher will ever love and understand your daughter as you do. And since she will probably always have big differences in what she does well and poorly, you can acommodate her better than a teacher with other children to worry about.
Your physician can make recommendations for what is best physically for your daughter. And at her age, you do not want to do any formal curriculum. But you can read to her, and that has been shown to be the best single factor for future reading with any child--normal or otherwise. Actually both of your children will probably love some time with mommy reading to them.
There is a thread somewhere below here about sign language. It may be worthwhile to teach her some signs for everyday needs so she does not get frustrated trying to communicate things like wanting a drink. Of course, as her mother, you may understand her speech even when it is poorly pronounced. I have a cousin who has Down's Syndrome. Even after two surgeries, his speech is very poor. His family has learned some simple sign lauguage so he can always get his needs met. He understands complex language, but just can't get words out past his tongue.
Come back with specific questions, and we would be happy to encourage you.
Kysa
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