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The Deal With Downs: June 2011
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Tuesday, June 14, 2011. One thing parents who don't have a child with special needs don't realize is how isolating having one. What I mean to say is, when you have a child that requires special attention, it can impact your social life very dramatically, to the point that you become isolated beyond what is normally experienced in typical child raising. Let me explain. But I digress…). What is she getting into?
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The Deal With Downs: March 2012
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Wednesday, March 21, 2012. World Down Syndrome Day. My daughter, Erin, on her 18th birthday. Today (March 21) has been designated as World Down Syndrome Day. I think it's very cool how this date, 3/21. Was chosen to represent and promote awareness of Down Syndrome. The medical term for Down Syndrome (that more accurately explains the cause of it) is " Trisomy 21. Have some misconceptions about it, I'm hoping th...
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The Deal With Downs: May 2011
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Tuesday, May 31, 2011. One of the things that I became aware of early on in having a child with Down Syndrome is the need to emphasize, or encourage using, what is called "people first" language. Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The class and helpers from Oakridge Secondary School. Erin with her peer coaches. In the long jump. With her teacher, Andrew M. Tuesday, May 24, 2011. What To Call It. Which by its own expressi...
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Little Wonders: Jersey
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Monday, April 30, 2012. Yesterday, the boys and I took a day trip out my cousin Krystal's house to see her and her boys! We haven't seen the boys since Noah's first birthday and I haven't seen Krystal since I think Halloween. So this was a much needed trip. I love family and I think its important that my children are as close to their cousins like I was growing up. Mason taking a nap.isn't he adorable. Aunt Autumn and Jude. Why so serious Noah Bear! Cousin time watching a Bug's Life. Best buds for the day.
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The Deal With Downs: November 2012
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Friday, November 2, 2012. My daughter with Down Syndrome is 18 years old. She'll turn 19 next month. When she was a baby, I went to the internet in search of information, resources, and support for the challenges I knew my wife and I would face in raising a child with special needs. Eighteen years ago there wasn't a whole lot on the web about Down Syndrome. I could count on one hand. Fast forward to 2012. Etc) ...
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Little Wonders: Calm Before Chaos
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Thursday, April 26, 2012. So there is nothing currently going on right now in our lives and Im okay with that. But I know that is going to change in a matter of weeks. and I'm trying to just relax and enjoy the time I have with my kids before things start to change rapidly. Rainy day calls for the bouncy house! Nice place to catch up on a good book. And yes Jude is wearing Christmas pjs its cold outside! Showing how the surgery is done. Noah is so excited. Jude will then have a follow up doctors appointm...
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The Deal With Downs: New Job, New Challenge, New Hopes
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Friday, January 13, 2012. New Job, New Challenge, New Hopes. An organization that does job training and placement for persons with disabilities. I'm looking forward to it. Persons with disabilities too often get left behind. They always have, and always will, need others to advocate for them. My new job will give me the opportunity to serve in that role. I hope so, and believe so! View my complete profile.
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The Deal With Downs: World Down Syndrome Day
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Wednesday, March 21, 2012. World Down Syndrome Day. My daughter, Erin, on her 18th birthday. Today (March 21) has been designated as World Down Syndrome Day. I think it's very cool how this date, 3/21. Was chosen to represent and promote awareness of Down Syndrome. The medical term for Down Syndrome (that more accurately explains the cause of it) is " Trisomy 21. Have some misconceptions about it, I'm hoping th...
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Little Wonders: The Future
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012. This is hard for me to write, so I'm sorry in advance if it seems a little scattered brained and doesn't make sense, but i posted a status on Facebook last night saying that I was feeling sad. I just need to let my feelings out and just let everyone know that I am okay. May 1, 2012 at 8:40 AM. Smile for what he does have and what he will have. That way his cup will always be full! May 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM. May 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM. May 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM. June 7, 2012 at 6:50 AM. This i...
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The Deal With Downs: Isolation
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The Deal With Downs. A blog about living with, raising, and loving a child with Down Syndrome. Tuesday, June 14, 2011. One thing parents who don't have a child with special needs don't realize is how isolating having one. What I mean to say is, when you have a child that requires special attention, it can impact your social life very dramatically, to the point that you become isolated beyond what is normally experienced in typical child raising. Let me explain. But I digress…). What is she getting into?
