When both of my kids were born with Down syndrome, nobody told me the really important things I needed to know about receiving a child with this condition. I heard everything from condolences to unexpected and cruel comments from people who were supposed to support me instead of judge my circumstances. But what I never heard was the sincere voice of a loving parent who had already crossed the line of prejudice and ignorance-from the side that most of us live on before having a child with special needs. -By Eliana Tardio
These are the 7 things nobody tells you when your child is born with Down syndrome, and 7 things everyone should know in order to receive that new life with love and hope.
1) MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT
That the genetic disorder doesn’t affect the genetic component that will make you recognize yourself in your child, and make him part of a family.
2) THE HARDER THE CHALLENGE, THE MORE GLORIOUS THE TRIUMPH
That no matter where he goes to school, whether a special education classroom, or a mainstream school or disability program, you’ll celebrate his triumphs with the same passion and excitement as any proud parent.
3) LOVE IS PERFECT
That no matter how long he may take to say his first words and phrases, it will be worth it every time you hear him say a new word. Wait for the day he learns to say “I love you.” You’ll never be the same after then.
4) HE IS THE PERFECT CHILD FOR YOU
That no matter how he looks, his weight, his height or his features, he will be always the most perfect and beautiful child to you.
5) HE’LL TAKE YOU FURTHER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED
That while his arrival in your life may slow down your steps, he’ll eventually take you further than you ever imagined.
6) YOU WILL BE SURPRISED BY HIS CLEVERNESS
That even though you never expected to be surprised by his cleverness, one day you’ll find yourself negotiating with him for simple stuff like brushing his teeth. That you have these typical experiences of parenthood will surprise and delight you.
7) YOU WILL HAVE A PRINCESS OR A SUPER HERO
That like any other child, he will dream of race cars and super heroes, and she will want to be a princess. She will wear her crown daily, while he tries to walk on the walls, just like Spiderman.
There are many types of special kids in this world. Each type of special kids has their own needs. Parents no need to worry a lot if they are facing with this problem because nowadays, there are many therapy and treatment centre for these special kids. Its only depends on how fast the parents bring their child for treatment. If the parents send their child for treatment immediately, then the chances for the child to get treated is very high. 