How Parents can Support Children with Down Syndrome?

Down Syndrome kids have an extra copy of chromosome 21 and face a lot of challenges to live a happy and a healthy life. This genetic condition affects their body and brain and make them a different person with different abilities.

Most important is to accept them the way they are and not comparing them with any other child.

“Understanding their capabilities and trying to ensure you give them that comfortable friendly lovable environment so that they get that confidence to take their best out of them and also at the end assured that you are not judging them.” says Dr Ankita Sharma who is the Founder at Revival Healthcare Services.

Parents also face a lot of challenges , however some studies shows how they can overcome them.

Dr Shobha Gupta, Psychological Counselor and Healer suggests few tips for parents whose kids have Down Syndrome.

1. Never try to find wrongness in your kid and never try to control them.
2. Give them a little more time and space if they need to finish any task.
3. If they act stubborn and throw tantrum , be a little more patient.
4. Help your children thrive physically and mentally
5. Never feel guilty of such child as yours, they have come to you for some reason .

Dr Radhika Gupta, Founder of Holistic Healing Harmony talks also throws light on how early therapy through the National Trust can help flourish their child, while connecting with other parents at the Down Syndrome Federation can make the difficult days go by.

At inclusive school, children are not just surviving—but thriving.

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