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Read more about the article My Stressful, Fun Day at NBC

My Stressful, Fun Day at NBC

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 7, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting
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Before I headed into Rockefeller Center with my friend Niro to talk with NBC News about disability and friendship, we had to prepare. The brainstorming was the easy part. I…

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Read more about the article NBC News Now | Teaching Kids About Disability and Friendship

NBC News Now | Teaching Kids About Disability and Friendship

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 6, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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I loved being able to talk yesterday about friendship and disability with my friend Niro Feliciano on NBC News Now. One thing I talked about was neutralizing the language around…

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Read more about the article Why Our Down Syndrome Clinic Appointment Is Worth It

Why Our Down Syndrome Clinic Appointment Is Worth It

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:December 5, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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Once a year, Penny and I travel to see a specialist and his team at the Down syndrome clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital. Every year, I wonder whether it will…

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Read more about the article Christianity Today: God Teaches Me Through My Daughter with Down Syndrome

Christianity Today: God Teaches Me Through My Daughter with Down Syndrome

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Faith
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Adults with intellectual disabilities can have robust spiritual lives. Are we learning from them? Every Sunday afternoon, my daughter and I join a Zoom call with her friend and her…

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Read more about the article Using Our Spiritual Imaginations to Envision a Good and Possible Future

Using Our Spiritual Imaginations to Envision a Good and Possible Future

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Faith/Family
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I get overwhelmed easily when I think about the future, especially as Penny is about to turn 18. We need to make decisions with her about guardianship and transition planning…

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Read more about the article Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 27, 2023
  • Post category:AJB Recommends/Disability/Faith/Healing
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It’s Giving Tuesday tomorrow, so I thought I’d mention two organizations that we love supporting with financial gifts: Special Hope Network. This beautiful organization welcomes families affected by intellectual disability…

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Read more about the article How to Find Joy Even When Life Is Hard

How to Find Joy Even When Life Is Hard

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 22, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Faith/Healing
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A couple weeks ago I was talking to Jamie of Mattea's Joy, and she asked me, “What does it mean to you to find joy in the journey?”  How do…

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Read more about the article What if I Feel Guilty as a Parent Because My Child Has a Disability?

What if I Feel Guilty as a Parent Because My Child Has a Disability?

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 13, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting
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What if I feel guilty as a parent because of my child’s disability?  I was asked this question a few weeks ago when I was teaching for Joni and Friends.…

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Read more about the article Friendship Forms Durable Hope

Friendship Forms Durable Hope

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 7, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Faith/Healing
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What do I do? People in my family received a terminal diagnosis for their child. What do I do? A woman recently emailed me this question. When I wrote her…

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Read more about the article Stepping Off the Ladder of Comparison

Stepping Off the Ladder of Comparison

  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker
  • Post published:November 6, 2023
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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I’ve been writing about Penny for a long time now. Along the way, I’ve often written of her accomplishments. The cuteness of hearing her pronounce “medium-hard words” when she asked…

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