Archives for February 2012

Everything I Knew About Down Syndrome I Learned From Watching TV

One of my biggest fears when I first learned that Noah was born with Down syndrome was that I wouldn’t get to do all of the fun things dads got to do with their sons. Did children with Down syndrome still like to play? Did they like toys? Did they laugh, smile, and have fun? [Read More…]…

The Awesome Post On What Adults Can Learn From Childlike Wonder That Will Never Be

I spent almost an hour tonight writing a really great post to go with today’s video (at least I thought it was good!)  It talked about how much we adults have to learn from our children….how they can help us regain our must needed sense of wonder, and curiosity…and why it’s so important for us [Read More…]…

He Makes Physical Therapy Look Like (Very Cute) Child Play!

As I was putting together today’s video and thinking about what I was going to write about it, I decided I would just let the video speak for itself.  We’ve written about the benefits of treadmill therapy for children born with Down syndrome, some of the best characteristics to look for when choosing a physical [Read More…]…

How To Choose The Best Developmental Motivators For Your Child

You may have noticed at one point in today’s video Noah was motivated by a paper towel…yep, a paper towel. It’s a lot like playing with the box that the toy came in rather than the toy itself. Thank goodness I have these at home. I don’t seem to be using them for cleaning, so motivating my child it is…!

Motivators are essential in Noah’s therapy and development. They help turn hard work into play, core work into entertainment, and frowns into smiles.

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How To Choose The Best Developmental Motivator For Your Child With Down Syndrome

You may have noticed at one point in today’s video Noah was motivated by a paper towel…yep, a paper towel. It’s a lot like playing with the box that the toy came in rather than the toy itself. Thank goodness I have these at home. I don’t seem to be using them for cleaning, so motivating [Read More…]…