If you’re like me, you follow a lot of national Down syndrome and advocacy organizations. It’s so great when we see efforts to promote a more inclusive environment for children of differing abilities across the country and the world. Too often though, I think we forget to advocate for inclusion in our own back yards; … More Fighting for Local Inclusion
Busy, busy, busy. That is the best word to describe our lives lately! We are going through a lot of changes and transitions as a result of Hannah’s recent appointment with the Thomas Center. For those who don’t know, the Thomas Center is Cincinnati Children’s center for children who have Down syndrome. They have a … More 2 Year Update and Thomas Center Visit
How do I have an 18 month old? I can’t believe how quickly time has gone! Since 18 months is a BIG deal, this is going to be a BIG blog post! I’ll split it up into different categories to hopefully make it easier to get through. I’ll go ahead and put a summary up … More ~18 Month Update~
The organization I’ve chosen to highlight for the month of July is the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN). This is one of the first organizations I came across after we were told Wyatt more than likely had Down syndrome. The mission of Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) is to connect, support and provide accurate information … More Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network
I see the questions running through your head. The ones you want to ask, but are afraid will come across as rude or nosy. Maybe you can’t tell she has Down syndrome, so you’re wondering why my almost 18 month old isn’t walking or even really standing. Maybe you do notice she has Down syndrome … More It’s OK to Ask About my Daughter with Down Syndrome
