DH> Yes, it can be tough to get the medical types to recognize the realities
DH> of life!

What is incredible to me is the amount of medical professionals that are out
of touch concerning Down Syndrome.  

When we first found out before our son was born, based on their comments, you
would think he would have been completely non-functional.  That could not be
farther from the truth!  These people need an medical refresher course!  It
seems to be a battle with some to bring them up to date.

DH> We enrolled (all of us) in a sign language group for toddlers. The theory
DH> is
DH> that all children have needs before they can speak, and using sign
DH> language
DH> (so called "signed English") helps prevent frustration. We still use a
DH> little - it's handy in a noisy place!

Not a bad idea.  I have learned some of the basics from our son and his
teachers. :)  He has been getting better at verbalizing.

- Mark

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