Whenever a newly married couple begins to talk about having kids I like to point out that kids don’t come with a return policy. They are not like something you buy and later when buyer’s remorse kicks in you can return. I am fairly sure that most people think I’m a l

Tablet’s are a great tool to help kids with cognitive disabilities. Parents like me that have kids with a cognitive disability such as Down syndrome are always looking for ways to help their children develop. Combine that desire with the hype and promotion that surrounds the lat

Down syndrome has been a blessing, I love having Treyton and I cannot imagine him any other way. When I think of the disability I see his beautiful face. Do not give me too much credit for this attitude because a person’s personality has a lot to do with how s/he handles such a

When I look into Treyton’s bright blue eyes everything seems good. I don’t I think of Down syndrome or IEP’s or doctors. Since the very first day, Leigh Ann and I have felt like Treyton’s eyes are magical. At times it even seems like his eyes pull you in. I don

Evaluations are a challenging part of having a child with Down syndrome I remember the first time that Leigh Ann and I met with the therapists from the Early On program here in Ottawa County. We really did not have any idea about what to expect; even so, we were filled with some very