Samuel Anders

Down Syndrome is one of the most prevalent and yet misunderstood conditions today. In light of this fact, here we present a list of 18 things parents of children who have the condition want you to know. Check it out for yourself below - you might be surprised by what you learn! Number Eighteen: Children Who Have Down Syndrome Are Happy It's a common misconception that because of the hardships children with Down Syndrome face, they struggle to experience happiness like other children. However, this isn't the case at all. One parent describes her child with the condition as "the happiest person alive - full of smiles and energy." Number Seventeen: But They Aren't Always Happy Another common misconception is that these children are always happy. Just like any other child, affected children experience a range of emotions. Number Sixteen: They Are Strong Don't treat affected children like they're porcelain dolls. They're strong, and they're just as capable as any other child. Number Fifteen: They Are Underestimated Too Often Many people see a child with Down Syndrome and assume that they're less than. In fact, many affected children have increased abilities in receptive language and sensitivity to others. Number Fourteen: Down Syndrome Is on a Spectrum Just like autism, Down Syndrome is on a spectrum. If you know one affected child, don't assume that you know them all. Every child is different. Number Thirteen: Children With Down Syndrome Are Incredibly Intuitive One…

“Effective listening is listening that is tailored to the specific communication situation” (DeVito 2013). According to Essentials of Human Communication, effective listening is also known as situational listening. Depending on the situation that you are in, you may alter your listening skills to listen more effectively. Do you know how well you listen? This question will be illustrated in further detail throughout the course of this paper, as well as the different styles of effective listening,…

Before leaving the courtroom along with the other jurors, the juror number six took a last glimpse on the defendant. It seems that when having a preliminary vote, the juror number six hesitates for a moment. He does not raise his hand immediately, but rather waits for the reaction of the majority of the jury. When the juror number nine changes his verdict to non-guilty, the majority of the jurors in the room react with resent. However, the juror number six asks the other jurors to listen to…

I had a tough time thinking of a double bind I myself have been in on the spot. I’m sure at one time or another I have been in a double bind in my life a nearly everyone has. The closest I could think of I myself potentially putting someone else in a double bind as of recently. I have a particular coworker who I am not very fond of for a multitude of reasons a main one being that he talk incessantly and most often regarding her negative opinions on other coworkers. Although I’m nice to her and…

Switching life styles or even a small change can cause many new traits and you have to desire much perseverance.During The Call Of The Wild Buck was taken out of his lovely home and had to work much harder, he did not have a choice and got hurt physically a lot. In Contrast my dad switched jobs and had to learn how to control his new life and find time for everything, without getting too stressed. While my Dad and Buck are very different, there experience are kinda the same. They had to learn…

Cicadas chirping. The sweltering heat and the sweetness of the tangerines. Her hands find their way across the ocean of blankets and rest on my feet. “What are you doing, weirdo?” She only grins and shrugs. “I dunno. Your feet smell nice, ya know?” “Ewww!” I’m giggling and I pull my feet away shyly. Cicadas chirping. Chloe’s dad brought over an electric fan from the attic. The current of air keeps the sweat off of my face. “You want to go downstairs? You do know that it’s colder down there,…

The Color Purple portrays a lot of different female characters throughout the novel. We see a variety of personalities from all of the different female characters that come in and out of play during this book. Some of women are strong and independent, such as Sofia and Shug. On the other hand, Celie is a very reserved and disrespected to start out, but turn into strong, independent women as the story goes on. This book is an accurate representation of the two typical women you would find…

Stuffed animals are seen as children's toys and they are characterized as tender and warm. To Enzo, though, Zoë’s stuffed zebra signifies something much greater, it represents the evil that lurks inside every individual, something he learns with time. This symbol haunts Enzo throughout much of the book and it helps him understand the world and people better. Enzo is first terrified of this zebra, but, as he witnesses its effects, he learns what this zebra truly represents and that it is an…

only it is like watching a film, but the fact that a dead character can have its last memory describe like he was still alive causes the story to lean on the imaginative side. On page 853, Ander is said to remember the first time he felt roused by two words and how it marked him forever and made him who he was. It brings a sort of hope that he might not have died, because after enlightening that he used to be a gentle boy in his past days, there is a sort of need to believe that all of this was…

We are all Human Throughout life, humans go through an endless journey called life. And in that life span one must overcome several challenges live throws at you. Since we cannot tell the future, the obstacles that we face might end up changing our whole lives. In the memoir, Hodgman shows us that even though we are different in our own way, we can still relate to someone who might face the same challenges as we. Furthermore, one way that I can relate to Mr. Hodgman is that in the way he…