Contact Down Syndrome Action Plan

This is a book that every parent of a child with Down Syndrome needs to read. It opened my eyes to so many possibilities that lit a fire in my soul to do the most for my son. Not only did this book teach me things I was completely unaware of that will benefit my son, It gave me the hope I needed. Without having completed research of my own yet, Geralyn’s book gave me just the springboard I needed. I am hopeful to give my son the life he deserves. Down Syndrome isn’t what we’ve been taught - it is so much more than that!”

DSAP has helped set the tone for us on our journey. I have always been a go-getter - don’t settle for status quo - let’s set the bar high and get after it… but I didn’t exactly know HOW to do that with my girl. So many areas need attention/direction…All very heavy and I want to do my very best for her! Having hundreds of other like-minded mommas, many of whom are ahead of me on the journey, has been a gift. DSAP is a place to seek information, experiences, and advice. A place to LEARN and GROW and to keep my mindset right, especially when I may question myself or our path!

The resources & information are invaluable, but it’s really the feeling that we are a community that helps me the most. Even though each of our kids are different, it is about the journey & doing it together. That is what DSAP means to me. Celebrating, inspiring & supporting one another.

I truly feel that there is no better time to have been born with Down syndrome than right now. I appreciate the perspective of the ‘take action’ parents who are further down the path than I am that are willing to take the time to share their experience, and insights. I appreciate that there is room for differences of opinion and an acknowledgment that ‘one size’ doesn’t fit all children with T21. If you’re wondering what you can do to maximize your child’s unique genetic potential while looking for out of the box strategies and have found that traditional approaches tend to leave you wanting more, DSAP is a great place to land.

I have learned a lot from this group and I love that there are other like minded moms/families doing different approaches to help their children that are different from the status quo. No one is doing it where I live. It is great to be able to ask questions, get advice, and support. This is not an easy journey and it helps me know I am not alone.

What I love most about DSAP is that it is safe and respectful. They supported our family in taking a very holistic and neuroplastic approach to neurodevelopment. It prevented isolation from choosing the path less traveled and provided comfort and support from other families who have chosen a similar path for their children. I have been blessed through this group to unite with like minded mothers across the globe who’ve become wonderful friends over the years.

Finding a community of Take-Action moms is so important, even though everyone’s journey is different, is inspiring to me. I love the fact that the group believes in setting the bar high and not accreting “that’s just DS.” I know many parents take the traditional route but this group really inspired and saved me right after the birth diagnosis when things were feeling very dark and gloomy.