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Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. One out of every 700 babies are born with it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with Down syndrome have a wide range of developmental and cognitive impairments and are at increased risk of health problems like hearing loss and heart abnormalities. At the same time they have all the emotions and joys in life as anybody else. We’ll talk with Native parents about the joys and challenges of raising a child Down syndrome and hear from therapists about the most promising approaches for parents and kids.
Guests:
Dolores Harden (Diné) – early childhood family liaison lead for Parents Reaching Out
Cherrah Giles (Muscogee Creek and Cherokee) – mother of a daughter with Down syndrome
Break 1 Music: Evolution Revolution (song) Indigenous (artist) Circle (album)
Break 2 Music: A Winter Dream (song) Nitanis “Kit” Largo (artist) Serenity (album)
