Motivated Parent - Successful Child: October - Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Buddy Walk
Urszula with Chris Burke

“It’s not about celebrating disabilities,

It’s about celebrating abilities.”

Said Chris Burke, the NDSS Goodwill Ambassador

Down syndrome occurs across the human spectrum and is the most common chromosomal condition. Each year, about 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome — a 1 in 700 chance. The prevalence of Down syndrome increases with the mother’s age. It is associated with delays in physical growth, characteristic facial features, and intellectual disability. In fact, the average IQ of an adult with Down syndrome is equivalent to that of an 8-year-old.

These are just facts, and like all facts, they can fail to provide a full picture. The truth is that children born with Down syndrome can absolutely go on to live happy and long lives. And with Down Syndrome Awareness Month every October, we can be inspired to learn more about how to reach their potential.

Check my other posts

Down syndrome and Medical Problems

http://slpzone.blogspot.com/2013/11/down-syndrome-and-medical-problems.html

Goals for Children with Down syndrome

http://slpzone.blogspot.com/2013/11/down-syndrome-goals-for-child-with-ds.html

Decrease Tongue Protrusion

http://slpzone.blogspot.com/2013/11/decrease-tongue-protrusion-and-improve.html

Oral-Motor Exercises

http://slpzone.blogspot.com/2012/05/advice-for-parentscaregivers-how-to.html

Straw Therapy

http://slpzone.blogspot.com/2013/02/straws-therapy.html

Whistle and Horn as Therapy Tools