My Child Has Down Syndrome & Autism - Ep 35

When I was a kid, I remember telling people that my brother had a special syndrome... and without even seeing him people would automatically assume he had Down Syndrome -probably because it was one of the most well known syndromes in the 90’s. Did you know approx. 1 in 1,000 children are born with Down syndrome? 

Nowadays Autism has become more known because 1 in 54 children are being diagnosed. BUT did you know that a child could be diagnosed with BOTH Down Syndrome AND Autism? 

It’s called a Dual Diagnosis and in honor Down Syndrome Awareness Month we invited a special guest on the show to chat with us about her beautiful daughter who has this dual diagnosis.
We’re gonna ask her all the deep questions that people don’t usually get to ask... Lucky for us, she’s an open book!

We Discuss...

• How was your pregnancy?
• Tell us about your daughter’s diagnosis story?
• What was your reaction & concerns? 
• Share some of the struggles your daughter has had from this dual diagnosis? Family & Marriage?
• How can parents teach their kids to have compassion for people who are different from them? 
• How has your daughter changed you and your family for the better?
• Tell us about your daughter's personality, what does she like and dislike?
• What are some things you wish you had known from the very beginning?
• Tell us about “A Little Extra”
• Any words of advice or questions for parents going through a similar journey? 

​Links From This Episode:  

• @alittlextra21
• @socialqueendarlene
• Down Syndrome Society
• Autism Society
• Best Buddies Organization
• Three types of Down Syndrome
• Babies with Down Syndrome Book
• Speaking App "Proloquo 2 go"
• How to get an I.E.P.
• Regional Centers 
• Respite Care Hours
• Trusting Teenagers "Music" Episode
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