Author: Caroline Brandt
Publisher: Publishamerica Incorporated
ISBN: 9781413760415
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
This is a true story that will touch your heart in a way you have never before experienced. A grandmother, mother and daughter--these I had to be to tell this story of my Up Syndrome grandson and the tears, laughs and smiles that he has brought to the lives of many. It's about how my family overcame the obstacles they encountered with their gift of a wonderful child.
He Has Up Syndrome Not Down Syndrome
Author: Caroline Brandt
Publisher: Publishamerica Incorporated
ISBN: 9781413760415
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
This is a true story that will touch your heart in a way you have never before experienced. A grandmother, mother and daughter--these I had to be to tell this story of my Up Syndrome grandson and the tears, laughs and smiles that he has brought to the lives of many. It's about how my family overcame the obstacles they encountered with their gift of a wonderful child.
Publisher: Publishamerica Incorporated
ISBN: 9781413760415
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
This is a true story that will touch your heart in a way you have never before experienced. A grandmother, mother and daughter--these I had to be to tell this story of my Up Syndrome grandson and the tears, laughs and smiles that he has brought to the lives of many. It's about how my family overcame the obstacles they encountered with their gift of a wonderful child.
Up, Not Down Syndrome
Author: Nancy M. Schwartz
Publisher: Modern History Press
ISBN: 1615994629
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes the author's greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three parts: the story, the lessons Alex taught the writer and Alex's perspective. Up, Not Down Syndrome is a promise to stay positive, no matter what: up, not down. Nancy's journey gets to the core of what it is to be human: * Explore what it feels like to think life, as you know it, is over. * Discover the fierce love, joy and peace a baby diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) brings. * Learn the lessons this child taught his mom. * Understand the gift this baby brings to our world. * Realize the depth of the love this family has for the child. "A beautiful, honest account of not just accepting--but embracing--the unknown. Nancy shows us the blessing of an unexpected gift and the enormity of love." --Sara Byala, Ph.D. "This is a wonderful book to remind you that the joy of love is possible in unexpected places when you open your heart to it." --Barbara Taylor Bowman, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development "A moving and wise story of how a family navigates through hope, loss, learning and, most of all, love." --Rabbi David Wolpe, author of David: The Divided Heart "The truth and beauty of Nancy Schwartz's words tell an ongoing story of love, learning and the power of acceptance. All can learn from this family's boundless hope and from their source of joy and strength: Alex." --April Beard, Music Educator and Cellist Learn more at www.UpNotDownBook.com From Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com
Publisher: Modern History Press
ISBN: 1615994629
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Up, Not Down Syndrome is a love letter and a map. Experience how it feels to think your life is over after having an unlovable baby. At first the loss seems impossible to overcome. Alex becomes the author's greatest teacher. Love is stronger than fear. Everyone has gifts. The book consists of three parts: the story, the lessons Alex taught the writer and Alex's perspective. Up, Not Down Syndrome is a promise to stay positive, no matter what: up, not down. Nancy's journey gets to the core of what it is to be human: * Explore what it feels like to think life, as you know it, is over. * Discover the fierce love, joy and peace a baby diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) brings. * Learn the lessons this child taught his mom. * Understand the gift this baby brings to our world. * Realize the depth of the love this family has for the child. "A beautiful, honest account of not just accepting--but embracing--the unknown. Nancy shows us the blessing of an unexpected gift and the enormity of love." --Sara Byala, Ph.D. "This is a wonderful book to remind you that the joy of love is possible in unexpected places when you open your heart to it." --Barbara Taylor Bowman, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development "A moving and wise story of how a family navigates through hope, loss, learning and, most of all, love." --Rabbi David Wolpe, author of David: The Divided Heart "The truth and beauty of Nancy Schwartz's words tell an ongoing story of love, learning and the power of acceptance. All can learn from this family's boundless hope and from their source of joy and strength: Alex." --April Beard, Music Educator and Cellist Learn more at www.UpNotDownBook.com From Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com
My Heart Can't Even Believe It
Author: Amy Silverman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606132753
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
All parent stories about raising a child with Down syndrome are special and unique, but in the hands of a good writer, they can have the power to reach, change, and resonate far beyond family and friends. And that is the case with My Heart Can't Even Believe It, by journalist, blogger, and NPR contributor Amy Silverman. Amy bravely looks at her life, before and after her daughter Sophie was born, and reflects on her transformation from "a spoiled, self-centered brat," who used words like retard and switched lines at the Safeway to avoid a bagger with special needs, into the mother of a kid with Down syndrome and all that her new identity entails. She describes her evolution as gradual, one built by processing her fears and facing questions both big and small about Sophie, Down syndrome, and her place in the world. Funny, touching, and honest, this wonderful book looks at a daughter and her power to change minds and fill hearts with love so deep.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606132753
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
All parent stories about raising a child with Down syndrome are special and unique, but in the hands of a good writer, they can have the power to reach, change, and resonate far beyond family and friends. And that is the case with My Heart Can't Even Believe It, by journalist, blogger, and NPR contributor Amy Silverman. Amy bravely looks at her life, before and after her daughter Sophie was born, and reflects on her transformation from "a spoiled, self-centered brat," who used words like retard and switched lines at the Safeway to avoid a bagger with special needs, into the mother of a kid with Down syndrome and all that her new identity entails. She describes her evolution as gradual, one built by processing her fears and facing questions both big and small about Sophie, Down syndrome, and her place in the world. Funny, touching, and honest, this wonderful book looks at a daughter and her power to change minds and fill hearts with love so deep.
Life with a Superhero
Author: Kathryn U. Hulings
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 1574415247
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
"Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism."
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 1574415247
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
"Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism."
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
Author: Margaret O'Hair
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338701673
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez! It can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez -- an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome -- reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread will feature beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book will also include back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338701673
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez! It can be hard to be different -- whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez -- an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome -- reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread will feature beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book will also include back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.
A Minor Adjustment
Author: Andy Merriman
Publisher: Pan Books Limited
ISBN: 9780330367486
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
When Sarah was born with Down's Syndrome her parents, Andy and Allie Merriman, felt their world was shattered. Yet this is the triumphant story of a family's responses to Sarah, their growing love and their learned ability to cope with other people's dismay, pity and bafflement. Sarah is ordinary in many ways. Naughty, playful, energetic and affectionate - and perfectly ordinary to look at. But, like all with Down's Syndrome she is extraordinary and she always will be. Already Sarah has been talent-spotted and has been the star of a BBC Radio comedy series centering on the disruptive and enhancing effect a Down's Syndrome child can have on the family.
Publisher: Pan Books Limited
ISBN: 9780330367486
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
When Sarah was born with Down's Syndrome her parents, Andy and Allie Merriman, felt their world was shattered. Yet this is the triumphant story of a family's responses to Sarah, their growing love and their learned ability to cope with other people's dismay, pity and bafflement. Sarah is ordinary in many ways. Naughty, playful, energetic and affectionate - and perfectly ordinary to look at. But, like all with Down's Syndrome she is extraordinary and she always will be. Already Sarah has been talent-spotted and has been the star of a BBC Radio comedy series centering on the disruptive and enhancing effect a Down's Syndrome child can have on the family.
Teaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality
Author: Terri Couwenhoven
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781890627331
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Parents of children with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities are accustomed to paying close attention to their child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. This proactive approach should also include their child's sexual development, which for many parents may not seem as obvious or urgent, especially to those with young children. Drawing on her unique background as both a sexual educator and mother of a child with Down syndrome, the author blends factual information and practical ideas for teaching children with Down syndrome about their bodies, puberty, and sexuality. This book gives parents the confidence to speak comfortably about these sometimes difficult subjects. In an easy-to-read, non-clinical style, the book covers relevant issues and concerns for children of all ages, such as: Labelling & explaining private body parts; Identifying & expressing emotions; Respecting personal space; Teaching self-care & hygiene; Understanding norms of privacy; Understanding gender identity; Showing appropriate levels of affection. It also covers later issues that affect teenagers and young adults, including: Anticipating and understanding puberty; Dealing with periods, bras for girls; Experiencing erections, wet dreams for boys; Relating to the opposite sex; Sharing parental values about sexuality; Explaining sexual relationships; Preventing sexual abuse; Understanding how Down syndrome affects puberty & fertility rates. Each chapter highlights important points with key messages, teaching activities, parental pauses, and anecdotes, all of which prompt readers to stop and consider concepts or values associated with a particular topic. The final chapter covers the special concerns of parents who are now teaching teenaged or adult children about sexuality for the first time. It concludes with extensive appendices containing invaluable teaching materials and illustrations of body parts and functions.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781890627331
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Parents of children with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities are accustomed to paying close attention to their child's physical, cognitive, and emotional development. This proactive approach should also include their child's sexual development, which for many parents may not seem as obvious or urgent, especially to those with young children. Drawing on her unique background as both a sexual educator and mother of a child with Down syndrome, the author blends factual information and practical ideas for teaching children with Down syndrome about their bodies, puberty, and sexuality. This book gives parents the confidence to speak comfortably about these sometimes difficult subjects. In an easy-to-read, non-clinical style, the book covers relevant issues and concerns for children of all ages, such as: Labelling & explaining private body parts; Identifying & expressing emotions; Respecting personal space; Teaching self-care & hygiene; Understanding norms of privacy; Understanding gender identity; Showing appropriate levels of affection. It also covers later issues that affect teenagers and young adults, including: Anticipating and understanding puberty; Dealing with periods, bras for girls; Experiencing erections, wet dreams for boys; Relating to the opposite sex; Sharing parental values about sexuality; Explaining sexual relationships; Preventing sexual abuse; Understanding how Down syndrome affects puberty & fertility rates. Each chapter highlights important points with key messages, teaching activities, parental pauses, and anecdotes, all of which prompt readers to stop and consider concepts or values associated with a particular topic. The final chapter covers the special concerns of parents who are now teaching teenaged or adult children about sexuality for the first time. It concludes with extensive appendices containing invaluable teaching materials and illustrations of body parts and functions.
Fasten Your Seatbelt
Author: Brian Skotko
Publisher: Special Needs Collection
ISBN: 9781890627867
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Even the closest brothers and sisters don't always get along or understand each other. Add a disability like Down syndrome to the mix, and that sibling relationship gets even more complicated, especially for teenagers. Fasten Your Seatbelt is the first book written exclusively for teens with a brother or sister with Down syndrome. In an easy-to-read, question & answer format, it tackles a broad range of their most common issues and concerns. Nearly 100 questions--all posed by teen siblings--are grouped into the following categories: Facts and stats about Down syndrome How people with Down syndrome learn Handling parent and family conflicts Dealing with your sibling's frustrating behaviors Managing uncomfortable situations Sorting out your feelings Becoming an advocate What the future holds for you and your sibling Finding local and national resources Thoughtful, knowledgeable answers are provided by Brian Skotko, the brother of a young woman with Down syndrome, and Sue Levine, a social worker focused on sibling issues for the past 30 years. Fasten Your Seatbelt gives teens the green light to explore their own feelings and questions about their sibling with Down syndrome and how their relationship may change in the future. Wondering whats on their minds? Here are a few sample questions from the book: Why does my brother always have temper tantrums? How can one extra chromosome make someone so different? Can my sister with Down syndrome marry someday? Will my brother be able to live on his own as an adult?
Publisher: Special Needs Collection
ISBN: 9781890627867
Category : Brothers and sisters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Even the closest brothers and sisters don't always get along or understand each other. Add a disability like Down syndrome to the mix, and that sibling relationship gets even more complicated, especially for teenagers. Fasten Your Seatbelt is the first book written exclusively for teens with a brother or sister with Down syndrome. In an easy-to-read, question & answer format, it tackles a broad range of their most common issues and concerns. Nearly 100 questions--all posed by teen siblings--are grouped into the following categories: Facts and stats about Down syndrome How people with Down syndrome learn Handling parent and family conflicts Dealing with your sibling's frustrating behaviors Managing uncomfortable situations Sorting out your feelings Becoming an advocate What the future holds for you and your sibling Finding local and national resources Thoughtful, knowledgeable answers are provided by Brian Skotko, the brother of a young woman with Down syndrome, and Sue Levine, a social worker focused on sibling issues for the past 30 years. Fasten Your Seatbelt gives teens the green light to explore their own feelings and questions about their sibling with Down syndrome and how their relationship may change in the future. Wondering whats on their minds? Here are a few sample questions from the book: Why does my brother always have temper tantrums? How can one extra chromosome make someone so different? Can my sister with Down syndrome marry someday? Will my brother be able to live on his own as an adult?
We'll Paint the Octopus Red
Author: Stephanie A. Bodeen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Story about Emma whose baby brother has Down Syndrome. Suitable for ages 3-6.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Story about Emma whose baby brother has Down Syndrome. Suitable for ages 3-6.
Down Syndrome Parenting 101
Author: Natalie Hale
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970269881
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970269881
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME