bettyandbob Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 today is World Down Syndrome Day. Here is a website about it and events all over the world https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/2015-global-video-event But I especially like this video and I think the message applies to other people who might be different ( maybe all of us) For those of you who don't know my youngest child has Down Syndrome. He is 13. He attends public school and has always had a large amount of inclusion with typical children until this year (middle school). The change was correct for academics, but I had to push to get him in electives. The assistant principal (seems to have the attitude total isolation is OK) waited to put him in one last fall--not one he wanted and not one with classmates, but older kids. When the new semester was to start I pushed hard and ds is in 2 electives (music and home ec). When I picked him yesterday one of his sp ed teachers said "you were right, he needed to be with seventh graders. He's really a part of those classes. He participates, does the work and all the kids like him. Most of the kids already knew him." 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insertcreativenamehere Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I have a 2.5 year old with Down Syndrome. He brings such joy to our lives! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks for the video and the great news about your son! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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