The Downsed Conference in Atlanta September 9-11, 2010. Please share this information with your clients and staff. This conference will provide high quality, evidence - based guidance and information for professionals and families and is relevant for students with who are visual learners as well as those who have Down Syndrome.
As a parent of a small child with Down Syndrome who already attended this conference, I cannot convey enough what a positive and informative opportunity this was for me. We hope that you, your staff and parents will take advantage of this Easy Coast conference and join us in September. Spaces are limited and discount rates are in effect until July 1st. Visit our website to register today @ the Downsed Conference in Atlanta September 9-11, 2010. Please share this information with your clients and staff. This conference will provide high quality, evidence - based guidance and information for professionals and families and is relevant for students with who are visual learners as well as those who have Down Syndrome.
I am happy to answer any questions and can be reached at mmcnichols@comcast.net
Thank you for your assistance!
Fondly,
Mary McNichols
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
For all our families.....this hangs in my home
SPECIAL ANGEL
(Down Syndrome Birth)
by Sandy Eakle
As beautiful angels wings were
flying over the streets of gold,
the baby angels could only
watch since they weren't very old.
Then one day God stopped to
talk to a little one without wings,
He said, "your day has come.......
just listen to the angels sing".
Confused yet excited the little
one said to the Lord,
"But I'm different from the others
God and not a miracle to behold".
"Oh, but yes you are," He said
with a hug and smile on his face.
"You're the greatest gift I can give
and a loving home you will grace".
You mean, tho I'm different and
will never be beautiful or smart
Someone will want me and give
me a place in their heart?"
"Gee God.....that person must be
special to be glad to have me,
Cause most folks would frown
and upset they would be."
God said, "your little heart was
filled with more love than most.
Cause I knew this family would
love you and hold you real close.
So go my little angel and take
the greatest gift I can bestow.
You're that "special" angel few
people have the honor to know."
(Down Syndrome Birth)
by Sandy Eakle
As beautiful angels wings were
flying over the streets of gold,
the baby angels could only
watch since they weren't very old.
Then one day God stopped to
talk to a little one without wings,
He said, "your day has come.......
just listen to the angels sing".
Confused yet excited the little
one said to the Lord,
"But I'm different from the others
God and not a miracle to behold".
"Oh, but yes you are," He said
with a hug and smile on his face.
"You're the greatest gift I can give
and a loving home you will grace".
You mean, tho I'm different and
will never be beautiful or smart
Someone will want me and give
me a place in their heart?"
"Gee God.....that person must be
special to be glad to have me,
Cause most folks would frown
and upset they would be."
God said, "your little heart was
filled with more love than most.
Cause I knew this family would
love you and hold you real close.
So go my little angel and take
the greatest gift I can bestow.
You're that "special" angel few
people have the honor to know."
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Successful Day in Naples (May monthly meeting)
The meeting in Naples was a success much to the efforts of our hosting Mom, Holly. She located a spot perfect off Rt 41 and the setting was great. She had lunch items with a huge cake celebrating the many new births of children having Down syndrome.
Kelle Hampton spoke of her journey in a way we all felt compelled to enter her life through her words on how she turned the key of life and learned how wonderful having her Baby girl join their home/family... check out her blog as it is so empowering to hear her speak, read her words. amazing photos to hold you captive.
Elaina gave a perfect overview of Early steps and how the program helped her with her two children who both have Down syndrome. She also shared her story of how having baby number two also having Down syndrome took her life into unmeasurable miracles she shared some personal moments and gave light to how normal our life's really are.
Nancy captured the older parents as they hug on for education tips as their baby's who had everything handed to them in the zero to three ages seems to be a "black hole" in the 3 to 5 year old phase. She shared how a typical child care setting not set in a special way for special needs was her salvation for her daughter 11 and a half years ago. How she took opportunities like horse therapy for her daughter when she was only 2 years old to gain therapy experiences like non other. A wealth of information we plan to re-visit over time. The key is to document all our children CAN DO, as so many reports from school age years tell us what they can not do.... all great advice.
I enjoyed seeing all the new baby's and Young children with their mommies and especially to see the "nursing" of our baby's is amazing..THANK YOU MOMS! My heart is always filled after these touching moments. The day ended with an overnight in a Naples hotel with Nancy and her children. Great interactions with other hotel guests brought much awareness.
See you at June's meeting which is being held in South Ft Myers, Carl Drew's Center.
Kelle Hampton spoke of her journey in a way we all felt compelled to enter her life through her words on how she turned the key of life and learned how wonderful having her Baby girl join their home/family... check out her blog as it is so empowering to hear her speak, read her words. amazing photos to hold you captive.
Elaina gave a perfect overview of Early steps and how the program helped her with her two children who both have Down syndrome. She also shared her story of how having baby number two also having Down syndrome took her life into unmeasurable miracles she shared some personal moments and gave light to how normal our life's really are.
Nancy captured the older parents as they hug on for education tips as their baby's who had everything handed to them in the zero to three ages seems to be a "black hole" in the 3 to 5 year old phase. She shared how a typical child care setting not set in a special way for special needs was her salvation for her daughter 11 and a half years ago. How she took opportunities like horse therapy for her daughter when she was only 2 years old to gain therapy experiences like non other. A wealth of information we plan to re-visit over time. The key is to document all our children CAN DO, as so many reports from school age years tell us what they can not do.... all great advice.
I enjoyed seeing all the new baby's and Young children with their mommies and especially to see the "nursing" of our baby's is amazing..THANK YOU MOMS! My heart is always filled after these touching moments. The day ended with an overnight in a Naples hotel with Nancy and her children. Great interactions with other hotel guests brought much awareness.
See you at June's meeting which is being held in South Ft Myers, Carl Drew's Center.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Saturday May 8th, monthly support meeting
MAY 2010 DOWN SYNDROME
Southwest Florida
support group meeting
Subject: Learning your child has Down syndrome
AND where you go from there thru transition; 3-5 yrs old
Location:
Fellowship Hall
Grace Lutheran Church
860 Banyan Blvd
Naples, Florida 34102
SPEAKERS
Kelle Hampton, Blogger/Mom
Eliana Tardio, Author/Mom
Nancy Harris, Advocate/Mom
May 8th 2010
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Please join us, social networking built into the meeting
Southwest Florida
support group meeting
Subject: Learning your child has Down syndrome
AND where you go from there thru transition; 3-5 yrs old
Location:
Fellowship Hall
Grace Lutheran Church
860 Banyan Blvd
Naples, Florida 34102
SPEAKERS
Kelle Hampton, Blogger/Mom
Eliana Tardio, Author/Mom
Nancy Harris, Advocate/Mom
May 8th 2010
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Please join us, social networking built into the meeting
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