Friday

Field Trip today with Olivia.  Had an awesome time with the first grade!

 

On the bus

Looking so grown up.

Wonderful Wednesday!

Weather was beautiful today.  Joey, Ben and I went for a walk to a local park to play.  It was awesome. 

Posing...



This is what they looked like when we got home.



Tonight was Johnny's last baseball game.  They won their second game!  It went into extra innings and Johnny scored the winning run.  He walked, then stole all the way around the bases!  Way to go Johnny!

Myths and Truths

Myth: Down syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.
Truth: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition. One in every 800 to 1,000 live births is a child with Down syndrome.

Myth: Having a child with Down syndrome will be a burden on a family.
Truth: Children with Down syndrome have many gifts and talents. They bring joy to their family’s lives and enhance the world. There are many families currently seeking to adopt children with Down syndrome.

Myth: All individuals with Down syndrome will have severe developmental or intellectual delays.
Truth: Most people with Down syndrome have cognitive delays that are mild to moderate. IQ is not an adequate measure of the functional status of people with Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome have great potential when given the opportunity to succeed.

Myth: Individuals born with Down syndrome do not experience full or productive lives.
Truth: Individuals with Down syndrome live at home with their families, in group homes or in homes of their own. They are integrated into the regular education system and are active participants in the vocational, social, religious and recreational activities of the community. Many individuals will go to college, work and lead meaningful lives.

Fall and Facts

Did you know?

People with Down syndrome...

• Live independently
• Are fully included in school with their non-disabled peers
• Go to college
• Are employed as artists, actors, child care workers
• Get married

We had a fun filled Sunday!  Sena and Ben took Johnny to his double header, and the Dragons won their first game!  Debbie, Joey, Maddie and Olivia went with Troop 270 on a hay ride.  Beautiful Fall day!  Afterward we roasted marshmellows and made smores and enjoyed some apple cider. 




Joey and Maddie on hay ride



Olivia and her friends on hay ride




Waiting for the bus....

 

The facts....

October is National Down Syndrome awareness Month. Here are a few facts to enlighten and educate.

About Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects one in every 733 births. It is one of the leading clinical causes of intellectual disability in the world. Individuals with Down syndrome are at higher risk for medical problems and language delays. Quality educational programs, along with a stimulating home environment and good medical care, enable individuals with Down syndrome to become contributing members of their families and communities.

Approximately 5,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year, affecting about 400,000 families. There is a wide variation in the abilities, physical development, behavior and personalities of individuals with Down syndrome. Individuals with Down syndrome benefit from loving homes, appropriate medical care, inclusive education and positive public attitudes.

What is Down syndrome?

People with Down syndrome are first and foremost human beings who have recognizable physical characteristics and limited intellectual endowment which are due to the presence of an extra chromosome 21.

The estimated incidence of Down syndrome is between 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 1,100 live births. Each year approximately 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with this chromosome disorder. It is believed there are about 250,000 families in the United States who are affected by Down syndrome.

Tune in tomorrow for some interesting facts and myths.

Playing with Batman..

Mmm That was good!

 

Saturday Stufff

The blogging everyday should be educating as well, about Down Syndrome.  We will be doing that as well, but today I am just updating. 



A fun day was had by all.  We pulled out the costumes, to see what we had and who liked what.  Let the Dress Up begin.


He is Batman



Pretty Princess



Tonight was Bingo night at church as well.  Went to 5 o'clock service and then over to the parish center.  Ate dinner courtesy of the boy scouts and dessert from the girl scouts.  Nobody won, but we had fun playing!  Great Saturday out with the family.

Mmmmm Pizza

Olivia studying her card



Johnny and his 3 cards



Teamwork





Here we go.....31 for 21

Its the 31 for 21 Blog Challenge to Raise Awareness of Down Syndrome!

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This is the link for this worldwide endeavor.  Check it out. 

Our blog is just about us, so that is still what we will blog.  Ready Set Go!