Episode #57: Beyond the Diagnosis: The Realities and Myths of Down Syndrome
Show Notes:
What if you were told that Down syndrome is not something to fear, but rather something to celebrate? In this inspiring episode of the Water Prairie Chronicles podcast, host Tonya Wollum welcomes Jennifer Varanini Sanchez and her daughter Sofia Sanchez, who reminds the world that Down syndrome is not scary.
Jennifer and her husband have three sons, the youngest of whom also has Down syndrome. The family adopted Sofia when she was under two years old from an orphanage in Ukraine. Jennifer has since become a Down syndrome and adoption advocate. In this episode, Jennifer shares their experiences with early intervention services, individualized education programs, and inclusive education. Jennifer also provides recommendations for new parents of children with Down syndrome and shares valuable resources for families.
Tune in to learn how Sofia is breaking down stereotypes and thriving as an eighth grader who attends school, plays sports, and is involved in a community theater production. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted by this heartwarming interview!
Connect with Jennifer and Sofia:
Instagram:
Jennifer: @thesanchezsix
Sofia: @the.sofia.sanchez
Sofia’s website: www.Sofia-Sanchez.com
Purchase Sofia’s Books: (* As an Amazon Associate I may earn a commission on sales made by using these links.)
You Are Loved
You Are Enough
Resources Mentioned:
Global Down Syndrome Foundation – https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/
National Down Syndrome Society – http://www.ndss.org/
National Down Syndrome Congress – https://www.ndsccenter.org/
Gigi’s Playhouse – https://gigisplayhouse.org/
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network – https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org/
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Music Used: “LazyDay” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
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