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Commenters describe early intervention, adaptive skiing and national Down syndrome fundraiser
Summary
Two meeting commenters recounted raising a child with Down syndrome, credited early intervention and adaptive sports for gains in mobility, and described participation in the Global Down Syndrome Foundationfundraising fashion show.
Two commenters at the meeting described their family—s experience raising a child with Down syndrome, praising early intervention services, recounting five years of adaptive skiing training and noting selection for a national fundraising fashion show.
The speakers said early therapists came to their home weekly and set high expectations. "Right away we had amazing therapists that came to our home every week and the early intervention there was incredible," said Commenter 2, a resident. Commenter 2 added that those therapists emphasized strength work because "one of the biggest challenges for individuals with Down Syndrome is low muscle tone." The speaker said the child did not…
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