Touch Typing for Children with Down Syndrome
Help your child build confidence, improve communication and develop independence through touch typing.
All courses are delivered by qualified teachers with experience supporting children with Down syndrome and other SEND needs.
Supporting Children with Down Syndrome Through Touch Typing
Touch typing offers a structured and accessible way for children with Down syndrome to develop writing skills and express their ideas more clearly.
Not sure what will help your child most?
Why Writing Can Be Challenging for Children with Down Syndrome
Children with Down syndrome may experience challenges with:
Not sure what will help your child most?
How Touch Typing Helps Children with Down Syndrome
Touch typing for Down syndrome is widely recommended as it reduces the physical challenges associated with handwriting and provides a structured way to write. Instead of focusing on forming letters by hand, children can use a consistent typing method, helping them to:
Not sure what will help your child most?
Parent
Such a fantastic life skill to learn and the ladies at QWERTY kids don't dissappoint, so helpful and also made both of my children feel like an individual. (One did the course are part of DOFE and was so good we booked for our older child so she too had this fantastic life skill)... both are now using their new skills for homework and for note taking in class! thank you ladies.
Parent
I can't recommend this course highly enough. Our 13 year old has always massively struggled with his written presentation and this course has provided a gateway into attainment that was previously blocked. The course leaders were quite simply phenomenal and I am a harsh critic!
Parent
My 14 year old son has just completed the 12 week online touch type course as part of the skills section of his Bronze DodfE award. The communication from Clare and Philippa was excellent and everything he needed was sent well in advance ready for him to start his first lesson. He was well directed during each session and always knew what he should be doing both during the lesson and for ‘homework’. His typing has improved greatly and he now has a valuable life skill and a completed section towards his DofE award. Highly recommend.
Parent
My 14 year old son had a wonderful experience learning to touch type with QWERTY kids. He gained a fantastic WPM score, and gained a valuable skill for his GCSEs and A level years. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the course to any teenager to gain this essential skill to help them with their exam years.
Parent
QWERTYkids is great: professional, reliable and with a really accessible approach to learning to touch type - an increasingly important life skill. Clare and Philippa are really responsive to any queries and questions - key to remote learning I think. My 15 year-old son thoroughly enjoyed their Flexi course which he completed for his DofE, and his typing skills have improved enormously.
Parent
Two of my daughters (aged 11 and 14) have spent the last six Saturday mornings online with a few of their friends doing a QWERTYkids course and they have LOVED it! The teaching is so enthusiastic and both Clare and Philippa made it so much fun for the girls. It’s such a useful life skill to have at their age too - one of them used to type like a pigeon but now she’s like Woody Woodpecker! Highly recommend the course and thank you so much.
Benefits of Touch Typing for Down Syndrome
Touch Typing Courses Suitable for Children with Down Syndrome
Still have questions? We’re here to help.
Get in touch for friendly, expert advice—no pressure, just guidance.
Our courses are designed for children and teens aged 9–18. Many children benefit from learning touch typing from this age, particularly when they are comfortable using a computer.
For many children, typing can be easier as it reduces the need for fine motor control and allows them to focus more on communication.
Yes—typing provides a reliable way to complete written tasks, helping children work more independently and confidently.
Yes—all courses are taught by qualified teachers with experience supporting children with a range of SEND needs.