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Down Syndrome

Read more about the article World Down Syndrome Day Movie Night

World Down Syndrome Day Movie Night

  • Post published:March 21, 2020
  • Post category:AJB Recommends/Down Syndrome/Family
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  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a day in which we celebrate the life of our daughter Penny and of all the women and men with Down syndrome all over…

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Read more about the article Penny’s Gift of Encouragement is a Gift to Me

Penny’s Gift of Encouragement is a Gift to Me

  • Post published:March 20, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family
  • Post comments:1 Comment
  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

Penny's gift of encouragement is a joy to receive! I received some disappointing news this week (unrelated to the coronavirus) and took out my phone to send my husband—Peter Becker—a…

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Read more about the article What Having a Baby with Down Syndrome Taught Me About Distraction, Fear, and Love

What Having a Baby with Down Syndrome Taught Me About Distraction, Fear, and Love

  • Post published:March 2, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Faith/Family
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  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

When our daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, we felt fear for her future, but love carried us all. I’m increasingly convinced that one of the things that keeps us…

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Read more about the article Jean Vanier and Abuse: Is His Work Discredited?

Jean Vanier and Abuse: Is His Work Discredited?

  • Post published:February 25, 2020
  • Post category:Common Humanity/Disability/Down Syndrome/Faith
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  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche community, beloved author, speaker, teacher, and mentor to thousands, winner of the Templeton prize—sexually abused multiple women over the course of many decades, according…

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Read more about the article The Truth About Disability and Siblings

The Truth About Disability and Siblings

  • Post published:February 20, 2020
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Parenting
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  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

"How do your other children react to having a sister with Down syndrome?"  People ask this question frequently, both out of curiosity and also from concern about the long-term impact…

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Read more about the article Four Tips on Teaching Your Child with Down Syndrome to Read

Four Tips on Teaching Your Child with Down Syndrome to Read

  • Post published:January 30, 2020
  • Post category:Down Syndrome/Family
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Teaching your child with Down Syndrome to read is an opportunity for you to welcome your child into reading with love. Here's a glimpse of our family's invitation into reading.…

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Read more about the article How a Baby with Down Syndrome from Brazil Is Changing Lives in Zambia

How a Baby with Down Syndrome from Brazil Is Changing Lives in Zambia

  • Post published:November 27, 2019
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Faith/Guest Post
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  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

As we move towards a season of thanks and of giving, I invited my friend Holly Nelson to tell the story of the Special Hope Network, a ministry that equips…

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Read more about the article Embracing Our Common Humanity

Embracing Our Common Humanity

  • Post published:November 15, 2019
  • Post category:Common Humanity/Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting/Privilege and Race
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I’ve recently adopted “embracing our common humanity” as my shorthand for what I am attempting to do with my writing and speaking. If you look back through my blog you…

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Read more about the article Dear Doctor Video from NothingDown.org

Dear Doctor Video from NothingDown.org

  • Post published:October 31, 2019
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome
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As Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to share this touching video from NothingDown.org that highlights the experience of parents receiving the Down syndrome diagnosis…

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Read more about the article 5 Things I Wish I Had Known when Our Daughter Was Diagnosed with Down Syndrome

5 Things I Wish I Had Known when Our Daughter Was Diagnosed with Down Syndrome

  • Post published:October 31, 2019
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Parenting
  • Post comments:11 Comments
  • Post author:Amy Julia Becker

On December 30th, 2005, our firstborn daughter came into the world. It was an easy delivery—a little early, but not premature, no signs of distress or trouble, just a shock…

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