Education

World Down Syndrome Day 2011

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21 March every year. Li-Ann took some photos. You can view them here My Photos WDD 2011 As I watch this video, I'm grateful for many countries making efforts to help and include Down syndrome children, youth and adults in their society. May this touch your hearts so… Continue reading World Down Syndrome Day 2011

My Family

I Don’t Like My Sister

Ever since Li-Ann was born, I've been reading up and teaching my older 2 about their sister - how they should view their sister and handle verbal or non-verbal views of their sister. It's a constant teaching as all of them are growing up and maturing. I find that I have to explain many things… Continue reading I Don’t Like My Sister

My Family

I Am Special

I have friends who have children with special needs, other than Down syndrome, and have asked me for suggestions on how to help their children. I cannot claim to know how to help specifically but here are some general suggestions (I've used 'she' to simply denote the child and not specifically to refer to the… Continue reading I Am Special