Many schools have a peer-to-peer program in the middle and/or high schools. These peer-to-peer programs are where a typically developing student is linked with a student with special needs. At our school this program is called Connect. Wil, who is in 7th grade, has been linked with two high school students, a male and a … Continue reading Special Needs, Peers & Boundaries
Life with Down Syndrome: Never a Dull Moment
Last night, Katherine had Crossfit at 5:30pm, and during her hour there, Elizabeth, Wil and I grocery shopped. I wasn't feeling that well (some winter bug), so wanted to make it a quick visit. We picked up the necessary items for dinner, then got into the grocery line. The line was quite long. As we … Continue reading Life with Down Syndrome: Never a Dull Moment
Shades of a Smile
There is something about people with Down syndrome that make strangers smile. There are the warm, friendly smiles. These are those who have an acquaintance with Ds or have a positive image of people with Ds. Then there are the he’s-so-darn-adorable smiles—just because he is and it makes you smile. There are smiles of sympathy … Continue reading Shades of a Smile
Story Published on The Mighty
Exciting...this story I recently wrote was just published on The Mighty 🙂 View by clicking the following link: Why I'm Grateful for the Team Supporting My Son With Down Syndrome
Today was a Tail Feather Shaker
Driving home from work this morning I received a call from Katherine. "Mom, Wil is in the shower and he won't get out. We have to leave in 15 minutes." "Ok, see if you can urge him out. If not, keep getting yourself ready and I'll be home in 5 minutes. Has he eaten yet?" … Continue reading Today was a Tail Feather Shaker
Hula Hoop With Me: How friends with Down syndrome put a positive spin on our lives
Yesterday evening, when I left for work Wil's comforter was still in the wash machine. I told him I'd put a different one on his bed. As I fanned it out over his bed, before it had even fully settled, Wil jumped up and landed spread eagle across the comforter on his bed. He closed … Continue reading Hula Hoop With Me: How friends with Down syndrome put a positive spin on our lives