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I have been thinking lately of all the little ones sitting in orphanages with so much love to give. I wonder why others don't chose to adopt. Now don't get me wrong. I truly don't believe everyone is called or should adopt but I do think many chose to push that desire aside.
WHY???? Fear. Ridicule. Money.
Comfort...........
I think many many times especially with children
who are special needs it is the unknown. Well God what if they need 24/7 care?
What if I can't handle their issues? What if I don't bond with them? What if
they can't bond with me? What if my birth children are angry with us? What
if.....what if ......what if.......
Oh trust me I have said these things and many
more what if's. I have gone over and over in my head so many what if
conversations with God I've lost track. Every time though it comes back to me
saying.......Yes, this is what we are called for. This is where our heart is
leading us and we are fully trusting that this is where we are suppose to be.
Will it be all laughs and joy.....nope......but I can promise you that I truly
believe that there will be many more highs then lows.
One way to help is education.
Down
Syndrome: Myths and TruthsMyth: Down syndrome is a rare
genetic disorder.
Truth: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition. One in every 733 live births is a child with Down syndrome, representing approximately 5,000 births per year in the United States alone. Today, Down syndrome affects more than 350,000 people in the United States.
Myth: Most children with Down syndrome are born to older parents.
Truth: Eighty percent of children born with Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35 years old. However, as a woman ages, her chance of conceiving a child with Down syndrome becomes greater.
Myth: People with Down syndrome are severely retarded.
Truth: Most people with Down syndrome have IQ’s that fall in the mild to moderate range of mental retardation. Children with Down syndrome are definitely educable, and educators and researchers are still discovering the full educational potential of people with Down syndrome.
Myth: Most people with Down syndrome are institutionalized.
Truth: Today people with Down syndrome live at home with their families and are active participants in the educational, vocational, social and recreational activities of the community. They are integrated into the regular education system, and take part in sports, camping, music, art programs, and all the other activities of their communities. In addition, they are socializing with people with and without disabilities, and as adults are obtaining employment and living in group homes and other independent housing arrangements.
Myth: Parents will not find community support in bringing up their child with Down syndrome.
Truth: In almost every community of the United States there are parent support groups and other community organizations directly involved in providing services to families of individuals with Down syndrome.
Myth: Children with Down syndrome must be placed in segregated special education programs.
Truth: Children with Down syndrome have been included in typical academic classrooms in schools across the country. In some instances they are integrated into specific courses, while in other situations students are fully included in the regular classroom for all subjects. The degree of mainstreaming is based on the abilities of the individual; but the trend is for full inclusion in the social and educational life of the community.
Myth: Adults with Down syndrome are unemployable.
Truth: Businesses are seeking young adults with Down syndrome for a variety of positions. They are being employed in small and medium sized offices: by banks, corporations, nursing homes, hotels and restaurants. They work in the music and entertainment industry, in clerical positions, and in the computer industry. People with Down syndrome bring to their jobs enthusiasm, reliability and dedication.
Myth: People with Down syndrome are always happy.
Truth: People with Down syndrome have a wide range of feelings just like everyone else. They respond to positive expressions of friendship, and they are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behavior.
Myth: Adults with Down syndrome are unable to form relationships leading to marriage.
Truth: People with Down syndrome date, socialize and form on-going relationships. Some get married. Women with Down syndrome can and do have children, and there is a 50 percent chance that their child will have Down syndrome. Although rare, men with Down syndrome can father children.
Myth: Down syndrome is untreatable.
Truth: Through early intervention, speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy, it is possible to improve many of the problems associated with Down syndrome. In addition, research on Down syndrome is making great strides in identifying the genes on chromosome 21 that cause Down syndrome. Scientists now feel strongly that it will be possible to improve, correct, or prevent many of the problems associated with Down syndrome in the future
Truth: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition. One in every 733 live births is a child with Down syndrome, representing approximately 5,000 births per year in the United States alone. Today, Down syndrome affects more than 350,000 people in the United States.
Myth: Most children with Down syndrome are born to older parents.
Truth: Eighty percent of children born with Down syndrome are born to women younger than 35 years old. However, as a woman ages, her chance of conceiving a child with Down syndrome becomes greater.
Myth: People with Down syndrome are severely retarded.
Truth: Most people with Down syndrome have IQ’s that fall in the mild to moderate range of mental retardation. Children with Down syndrome are definitely educable, and educators and researchers are still discovering the full educational potential of people with Down syndrome.
Myth: Most people with Down syndrome are institutionalized.
Truth: Today people with Down syndrome live at home with their families and are active participants in the educational, vocational, social and recreational activities of the community. They are integrated into the regular education system, and take part in sports, camping, music, art programs, and all the other activities of their communities. In addition, they are socializing with people with and without disabilities, and as adults are obtaining employment and living in group homes and other independent housing arrangements.
Myth: Parents will not find community support in bringing up their child with Down syndrome.
Truth: In almost every community of the United States there are parent support groups and other community organizations directly involved in providing services to families of individuals with Down syndrome.
Myth: Children with Down syndrome must be placed in segregated special education programs.
Truth: Children with Down syndrome have been included in typical academic classrooms in schools across the country. In some instances they are integrated into specific courses, while in other situations students are fully included in the regular classroom for all subjects. The degree of mainstreaming is based on the abilities of the individual; but the trend is for full inclusion in the social and educational life of the community.
Myth: Adults with Down syndrome are unemployable.
Truth: Businesses are seeking young adults with Down syndrome for a variety of positions. They are being employed in small and medium sized offices: by banks, corporations, nursing homes, hotels and restaurants. They work in the music and entertainment industry, in clerical positions, and in the computer industry. People with Down syndrome bring to their jobs enthusiasm, reliability and dedication.
Myth: People with Down syndrome are always happy.
Truth: People with Down syndrome have a wide range of feelings just like everyone else. They respond to positive expressions of friendship, and they are hurt and upset by inconsiderate behavior.
Myth: Adults with Down syndrome are unable to form relationships leading to marriage.
Truth: People with Down syndrome date, socialize and form on-going relationships. Some get married. Women with Down syndrome can and do have children, and there is a 50 percent chance that their child will have Down syndrome. Although rare, men with Down syndrome can father children.
Myth: Down syndrome is untreatable.
Truth: Through early intervention, speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy, it is possible to improve many of the problems associated with Down syndrome. In addition, research on Down syndrome is making great strides in identifying the genes on chromosome 21 that cause Down syndrome. Scientists now feel strongly that it will be possible to improve, correct, or prevent many of the problems associated with Down syndrome in the future
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