Insights on early speech therapy for Down syndrome: a dad’s observations In the beginning….. Part of the adjustment a parent must make when told their child has Down syndrome is getting used to all of the therapists. These therapists are well intentioned individuals that have various types of specia

Dad makes friends wherever we go. Last week my family and I went to Philadelphia for a vacation. We had been there once before but were unable to spend as much time in the city as we would have liked. It is a great city with a lot to see and do. While we were waiting for the 4th of July parade to st

I blog for other fathers of kids with Down syndrome As I started my journey into the world of Down syndrome I noticed two distinct things about the resources available to new parents.  I noticed that the information most readily available did not convey any of the joys involved with raising a c

Atlantoaxial Instability I would not normally be writing a post so soon after my last one but I am finding some therapeutic benefits to this process.  As you know, my last post centered around Treyton’s visit to the doctor to get some x-rays.  They were checking for atlantoaxial inst

The doctor’s office should not be a place of prejudice. I just took Treyton to the doctor so he could be checked for Atlantoaxial Instability.  I was not worried about this appointment; in fact, I was looking forward to it because I like to go places with Treyton.  As we we

Summer fun with Treyton Now that the weather is nice here in Michigan, Treyton is able to play outside all of the time. Treyton loves to be outside – combine his natural curiosity with his unlimited energy and each day is an adventure. When I play with Treyton or just get to watch him, I don&#

Please Help the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan Win $45,000! As I have stated before, Treyton’s Posse is not only about destroying the stereotypes but it is also about sharing hope and joy.  That is exactly what the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan is trying to do. &n