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Barry and his son James explain that it is very easy to underestimate how much information someone with Down syndrome might be understanding just because communication isn’t there.Subjects Covered:
Length: 2 minutes
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Barry explains that James does not use self-talk for when he upset or angry, but rather as a way of processing and enjoying what he is engaged in.Subjects Covered:
Length: 4 minutes
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Stuart Mills explains that self-talk is healthy, beneficial and developmentally appropriate for someone with Down syndrome and trying to suppress it will increase anxiety and worry.Subjects Covered:
Length: 4 minutes
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Fionn and Jonathan explain how Fionn’s life is very similar to other people’s his age, but also how in many ways his life is better than most.Subjects Covered:
Length: 2 minutes
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Stuart Mills explains that you should never take things at face value and only rely on a person’s spoken word, but rather look at all the different ways people communicate to understand what they are really trying to convey.Subjects Covered:
Length: 3 minutes
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Fionn and Jonathan explain why someone with Down syndrome might run away and how although this can be scary, their interest in the world and desire to learn new things, without fears and apprehension, should be appreciated.Subjects Covered:
Length: 4 minutes
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Stuart Mills shares examples that illustrate that the stereotype, “Everyone with Down Syndrome is the same,” is simply not true.Subjects Covered:
Length: 1 minute
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Fionn and Jonathan explain the importance of exercise and detail the activities that they partake in together to lead a healthy and fit life.Subjects Covered:
Length: 4 minutes
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Fionn and Jonathan explain how people with Down syndrome have the unique ability to teach others about being human through art.Subjects Covered:
Length: 4 minutes
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Fionn and Jonathan tell a story that illustrates the long stemming stereotypes regarding Down syndrome that still exist in the world today.Subjects Covered:
Length: 2 minutes