299. Reasonable Risks for Our Kids with Down Syndrome

If you’re a parent, you’ve likely wondered.. Should I let my child use this public restroom on their own? Is my child able to handle these kitchen tools? Can I let my child attend this sleepover? And if you’re a parent to a child with a disability, you might have even more fears around these risky activities. It’s time for a conversation about reasonable risks for our kids with Down syndrome. Here’s what we’re chatting about today:

• What does “dignity of risk” mean?

• Is the risky activity an opportunity for growth or an opportunity for trauma?

• What makes our kids with disabilities more vulnerable even in “safe risk” situations?

• How we do know when to let them take the risk? And when to step in?

We know its dignifying to have the right to make a risky decision, but its also super scary when it comes to our children. Lets unpack this and problem-solve (or try to) together today.

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SHOW NOTES

Read ‘The Dignity of Risk’ by Amy Julia Becker

SHOUT OUT

Learn more about Project ECHO, a community of health care providers for individuals with DS.

SPONSORS

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Learn more about Enable Special Needs Planning.