Best of All: Alex

Boy with Down syndrome smiling and wearing a Nike t-shirt with a colorful background

Alex started coming to Fantastic Friends in January and was excited to be back at the Playhouse for the first time since 2020.

Alex was wanting to play independently and did not want to join the group at first, throwing the football with one of our program leaders in one room while the rest of the group started their craft. Alex decided he was comfortable joining his friends again and joined them in the other room to make their crafts and socialize. He was feeling shy at first and seemed anxious to answer some questions that the group was going around the circle sharing, such as their name and something they like, however he was empowered to take his time and was able to answer his friends questions. Alex independently asked the group what their favorite restaurant was, too!

Our volunteers are so excited that Alex is back and returning to Fantastic Friends AND Friends, Fun, & Fitness.  

Recent Posts

Lana Centerpiece

Spotlight on Our Stars: Centerpieces That Celebrate Our Participants at A Night for GiGi’s

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, everything we do centers around our incredible participants and their limitless potential. That’s why, at this year’s A Night for GiGi’s,...
ODH Fact Sheet

GiGi’s Playhouse Added to the Ohio Department of Health Down Syndrome Fact Sheet

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDxvOCCJvMx At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we’re thrilled to share some fantastic news: GiGi’s Playhouse is now officially included as a resource in the Ohio Department...
Girl on stage singing into a microphone

Best of All: Brenna’s Performance Triumph

At GiGi’s Playhouse Canton, we believe in celebrating every victory, no matter how big or small. This month, we are bursting with pride for Brenna,...

Leave a Comment