Positive about Down syndrome

Positive about Down syndrome provides information and support to new and expectant parents of a little one with Down syndrome.

We have amazing online support for our families, we know how important it is for them to have access to accurate contemporary information and so provide our book #NobodyToldMe the truth about Down syndrome to families and literature to maternity units.

We have recently introduced online early development groups for our preschoolers, baby Makaton signing courses for new parents and Makaton training for members’ nurseries/childminders.

We believe every parent should receive the best possible care and support.

We believe the arrival of every baby with Down syndrome should be celebrated.

We believe every child with Down syndrome should be given every opportunity to flourish and thrive.

  /  You-Can’t-Put-Me-Down Syndrome – Josh

Q. Name and what you do?
Josh is 16 and is in his final year of school.

Q. What are you most passionate about?
He is passionate about sport.

Q. Who do you look up to/admire the most?
He admires his brother Cameron the most, worships the ground he walks on!

Q. What’s your superpower?
His superpower is getting people to smile and bring sunshine into their day.

Q. What are you most proud of?
He is most proud of being himself, he walks tall despite all his challenges.

Q. What are your dreams for the future?
His dream would be to marry Julianne Hough (She was in Footloose!) His realistic dream would be to enjoy a job in sport.

Q. What would you like people to know about what it’s like to have Down syndrome?
It’s part of his superpower #whatever

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