Meet Sylvia
Meet Sylvia "I’ve heard it said, 'If you know one person with Down syndrome, you know one person with Down syndrome.' People with Down syndrome are individuals, just like anyone else. Sylvia is a vigorous 5-year-old. She loves life. We had no idea when we named her Sylvia Joy just...
Meet Aaron
Meet Aaron "Our Aaron is an energetic, fun-loving 6-year old who has a big heart. He is just like you and me. An extra 21st gene only sets him apart as having an extra 21st gene, just like a person who has brown hair sets him/her apart as a person...
Aurora University Interns Virtual Programs
GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley has program offerings for all age groups! Early Learners Leaps & Bounds is a play-based program for children ages 3-5 that focuses on success in preschool and kindergarten. Students will participate in fun and engaging activities that provide opportunities for following routines, small group participation, movement and interaction with their environment. Family...
Meet Faith
Meet Faith "Faith is 16 yrs old and she likes baking, bowling, swimming, dancing and singing like any other girl her age." Written by mom, Michelle Check out another 2020 blog piece about Faith and e-learning: https://gigisplayhouse.org/foxvalley/uncategorized/faith-community-structure And a blast from the past 2008 article about Faith and GiGi's Playhouse...
Meet Pete
Meet Pete "He’s 9 years old and in fourth grade. He continues to amaze his family in so many ways. He’s extremely independent, works hard and loves his siblings! Can’t imagine life without this guy! He is known as Mr. Halloween and is looking forward to his favorite holiday. Be...
Meet Avery
Meet Avery "Down Syndrome Awareness Month offers an opportunity for awareness, but it also allows time for our family to reflect on the journey we have had so far after the arrival of our princess, Avery Grace. We have found from the moment Avery was born, she has continually amazed...
Meet Erin
Introducing: Erin "Erin is 15 years old “This child never stops amazing me”. Since she was born she has always had self determination. She is always trying her best and giving it her all in whatever she does even though it can be a real struggle for her at times....
Meet Liam
Meet Liam “From the day Liam was born, I don't know anyone who has worked harder learning. His very first meal Liam strained to take the colostrum. Tummy time was a struggle and walking was even more. Scooting on his rear was a great way to travel for...
Meet Sammy
Meet Sammy "When Sammy was born we had no idea she had Down syndrome until a doctor walked in and said he might have difficult news for us. Difficult news? What could it be? She might have Down syndrome they told us. We didn’t know anything about it and they...
Meet Sammy
Introducing Sammy "Hi!!! I'm Maddie (Madison) Braet, Sammy's older sister, I will be saying what we love to do together & how Sammy is my best friend, and how important she is to me. Me and Sammy do everything together, but we love to dress up like princess's and dance...
