Tag: Syndrome de Down
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Not According to Plan
At the beginning of the school year I wrote a post that was full of optimism for the upcoming school year. Well, the year certainly has not gone according to plan. Or maybe it did, in a roundabout sort of way? I anticipated we’d meet a few bumps along the road a the beginning of…
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Advocacy, speaking up + being your child’s biggest fan
Nearly a decade into our advocacy journey, we’ve recently found ourselves navigating the sometimes overwhelming path of the educational system.
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Reflections
As we reflect on Robert’s school journey in 2023, it’s clear that the right environment can transform a child’s experience. From overcoming challenges to embracing individuality, his recent story demonstrate the impact a supportive school can have on ones learning experience.
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I’m not ready
Some days I grieve the “would have been” and “could have been” scenarios of our lives. Not in the way you might expect. I’m not grieving the ways things could have been if Robert didn’t have Down syndrome. I’m grieving the way things could have been different without covid. How things could be different if,…
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March Madness
March is always a busy month around here. It kicks off with us celebrating my husband’s birthday and doesn’t stop until World Down Syndrome Day has come and gone. Robert celebrates his birthday only days before World Down Syndrome Day. We stay up prepping for both, as they are both special celebrations in our home.…
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