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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AdUL4hGCgAFn-ABgVCY72iJKTt5jQy5skSMHlLPDZFk/edit#slide=id.g742e3e7cd_1_16
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Project | 01
Project 01 | One Smile at a Time :)
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The purpose of my project is to change how people see kids, or anyone, who has Down Syndrome. I planned on visiting a middle school and showing kids a slideshow that I created (link on the left). I planned on teaching kids in middle school because they're mature enough to understand, they are willing to learn and they have the curiosity to ask questions. With these factors in play I would have told them the correct way to interact with them...
When interacting with someone who has Down Syndrome you should approach the person as you would anyone else; speak directly to the person, using clear, simple communication. Treat persons who are adults as adults. Do not patronize, condescend, or threaten when communicating with the person. Do not make decisions for the person or assume that you know what the person wants or needs. When interacting with someone who has Down Syndrome treat them like you would anyone else, they are just like you and me but their corazon has an extra chromosome ;).