Comments on: A Polaroid Snapshot of My Kid with Down syndrome

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:54:24 +0000

I just heard something like that about the hand/gloves the other day. Weird. I’ll remember that when my child refuses to use only the heels of his hands to hold his cup. (this drives me crazy for some reason. and yes, i have issues. i already know this.)

I loved this post.

By: TUC

TUC — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:47:02 +0000

It would be cool if you took a couple polaroids of Sophie just to see a concrete rendition of your metaphor.

The hands thing… that is interesting. My daughter (10 mo) is always reaching for my face and rubbing my skin. Now I wonder what it feels like for her.

Beads? Thanks rickismom. I will put that on my list of future things to remember.

By: starrlife

starrlife — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:58:44 +0000

I like that description, it’s interesting even though I like the Holland one too! I never heard of lack of sensitivity of people with DS’s hands. I don’t think that holds for my daughter. I think in general she is more stoic. I wonder what is meant by what your provider said, Hmmm… Funny about the Mickey invitation. My daughter is always wanting to invite Franklin and Little Bear over for a playdate.

By: rickismom

rickismom — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:28:02 +0000

beads…

By: rickismom

rickismom — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:27:39 +0000

After the early childhood years, I have never had any trouble with Rick’s touch. She manages small objects (hot beeds) OK…..

May Your “Sopie pictures” always be good ones!

By: maya

maya — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:09:45 +0000

Re. the gloves, that is fascinating! I will add that to the whole “DS Trivia Book” that includes info about never having curly hair.

If Sophie likes the iPhone I bet she would really be into the Polaroid. I think the film/Sophie analogy is perfect. Not crass.

Cool about the pattern comment! And so sweet that your mom keeps telling the story.