October
Down Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Matthew
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone with Down syndrome. These blogs will be posted in a question and answer format. Earlier this month, we posted about Henry and Adi. Be sure…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Adi
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone with Down syndrome. These blogs will be posted in a question and answer format. Earlier this month, we posted about Henry, an energetic 2-1/2…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Henry
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone with Down syndrome. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing their stories! Meet Henry – Answers from Henry’s Mom, Cacy How would you describe your…
Read MoreCelebrating Reimare’s Best of All for Down Syndrome Awareness
Reimare is an amazing kid with an amazing family who lives in California but have attended our Playhouse when visiting family and also participanted in our virtual literacy tutoring! Erin, Reimare’s mom, came up with a really creative way to celebrate Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, showcase how determined Reimare is, and support multiple organizations that…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance Month- A Self Advocate Perspective
Down syndrome does not define me as a human being Guest Blog by self-advocate and college student, Maya Greengus Maya’s words are powerful. We think that hearing her share this blog in a video is even better. You can read everything she shares below and can listen to her here: Maya’s Perspective Living a life…
Read MoreSensory Discussion- Importance of Routines
Are Routines Important? Guest Blog written by Carla Lackey OTAS and Jill Rahn OTAS from Madison College What are Routines? Routines are how families organize their days to get things done, spend time together, and have fun. Every family has its own style and unique routine. These routines and schedules help family members know…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance Month- A New Mom’s Perspective
Celebrating For The First Time Guest Blog by Abby Green October. For my entire life it has been about colors blooming, the sound of a leaf crunching below my feet, temperatures cooling off. It’s been about change. And now October has a whole new meaning but change is still front and center. This is our…
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