Yesterday Wil struggled to get ready for school. With my new job, Katherine and Elizabeth get Wil ready for school four mornings a week. When
Author: Christie Taylor
Christie Taylor is the creator of the website, www.WILingness.com, and author of "Stories of Wil: Puberty Part 1" (Amazon.com: amzn.to/30mFoZ5) Christie believes that if we all had the opportunity to spend a day with our loved ones with Down syndrome, many of the stereotypes and stigmas would dissipate. Christie invites you, through her stories, to spend a day with Wil. The more the merrier!
Lifting the Mask
“What do you want to be for Halloween, Wil?” “A meeeeaaaan pumpkin, grrrr!” Wil lifted his arms up and curled his hands into claws. Wil
Drum Roll Please, Common Ground at Play!
When Wil entered 4th grade, the gap in his abilities relative to his typically-developing peers took a large leap. Wil’s classmates talked faster than he did
Happy Endings
Wil leaned his head against the passenger-side window. His brand-new and carefully-chosen checkered shirt, maroon tie and navy pants were dry, but his spirits were
Preparing for Homecoming Court!
Wil was elected to homecoming court by his freshman peers at Manchester Junior/Senior High School. As you can imagine, my heart swelled — for Wil
Growing Together
Families and friends gathered for the annual Down Syndrome Support Team Buddy Walk the last Sunday of September. It is traditionally held on that date—
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 