Gabe Skop, (he’s the one on the left) now 19, is not a man of many words. Affectionate and warm, he’s always ready with a hug, enjoying many good friendships with guys and girls alike. This year, he’s having a particularly Israeli experience at a Mechina, or pre-army program. The Mechina movement exploded in post-Rabin-assassination-Israel [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
This is My Brother, Akiva
Posted in Community, Disability, Parenting, Special needs, Teaching, tagged abortion, Down syndrome, Israel, mechina, testing on April 18, 2012 | 2 Comments »
The Future – Yikes!
Posted in Parenting, Special needs, tagged Down syndrome, Money, special needs on May 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here we are, raising our daughter with special needs – thankful to have enough money to give her private lessons and therapies when needed. We’re grateful to be able to put aside money in a savings account for her, thinking we’re being responsible and taking care of her future needs. But are we? I’ve lived [...]
A Round Peg
Posted in Inclusion, Parenting, Special needs, Uncategorized, tagged Down syndrome, intuition, patience on April 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Raising children is the most challenging job we are given in this life – navigating the early, sleepless years, then providing the support and guidance our children need as they grow into their teens years. If you’re a thoughtful parent, it will lead you to some serious questions about your personal beliefs and red lines. [...]
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