If you close your eyes and picture yourself adopting a child who has Down syndrome, what do you see?
Do you see challenges ahead?
Or do you see yourself being blanketed with love?
The truth is that you will experience both of these and all places in between. But, the feeling of being blanketed with love will stand out above all else.
Down syndrome is a common genetic variation which typically delays a child’s physical, intellectual and language development. Like any child, each child who has Down syndrome has their own unique personality, skills and talents. And, like any child, those who have Down syndrome are best served by growing up within a loving family environment from as young an age as possible.