The instructions are easy:
Post a fact
Post a fallacy
Post a photo
These can be "related to Down syndrome, to the spirit of inclusion, advocacy/awareness."
Fact: People with Down syndrome are not always happy. They are individuals with a wide range of emotions. Example: Yesterday morning Kayla was not happy with me at all when I said she couldn't wear flip flops to school. This morning she was mad that she couldn't wear gloves (because I have no idea what she did with them) and was refusing to get up off the floor and walk to the bus stop. She has feelings beyond the range of being happy and content with everything in her life.
Fallacy: People with Down syndrome can't learn, or reach a plateau and stop learning. (Hint: Just like everyone else they'll only reach a plateau if not given an opportunity to learn.).
Here is Kayla reviewing what she learned about the Antebellum Period:
And a picture of Kayla:
8 comments:
Love the pic! And I am so glad I am not the only one whose child pitched a fit this morning.
Loved the video! She is such an inspiration.
yep, she has those emotions just like every other kid out there. :) and yes, i know she can learn !! every kid needs to be motivated to meet challenges, they actually want the challenges and goal to meet. michelle, I could not view the video. love mom/
I enjoyed reading this post. Sounds like Kayla learned a lot about the Antebellum Period! Great job, Kayla! :)
That "they're all angels" junk drives me nuts! Yes, my son is awesome, but don't make assumptions about the person he is to become.
OMG! I don't even know what the Antebellum period is!!
LOVE the video & I love the way you review with Kayla - she seems so smart!
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