Down syndrome – Page 2 – Sam's Online Journal

April 2, 2013

A Delicate Balance

Having a child with Down syndrome is an exercise in patience and understanding. Having a child with ADHD takes a different kind of patience and understanding. Having both of them fighting for and needing your time and attention is about five steps above dealing with them individually. Sometimes it’s enough to make me want to … Continue reading A Delicate Balance

January 10, 2013February 28, 2013

Breaking it Down: My Special Daughter

My four-year old, Madeline, is one of the sweetest children you will ever meet, but she can also be a holy terror. Like most four-year olds, she struggles with the idea that what she wants isn’t always the best thing for her. I swear she would eat pizza all day every day if she could. … Continue reading Breaking it Down: My Special Daughter

December 2, 2012December 8, 2012

DS

I was at the Mohawk Valley Down Syndrome Support Group Christmas party this evening, and it was a wonderful affair. This year it was the largest yet, at almost 300 people. It’s always amazing to me how many people you wouldn’t imagine to be there were there. It truly affirms the “6 degrees” theory. People … Continue reading DS