Contents:
- Medical Video: Down Syndrome Journey
- People with Down syndrome can still be productive
- What will happen to children with Down syndrome when they grow up?
- Prepare children with Down syndrome to grow more independently
Medical Video: Down Syndrome Journey
People with Down syndrome often seen as people who can not develop and carve achievements than people in general. Various limitations of the development of people with Down syndrome in the future often make parents anxious about the future.
In fact, many people who have this syndrome succeed in taking good education, working or working, finding their potential, overcoming everyday obstacles, and finally building their own families.
However, parents certainly play a big role in the success of this upbringing. Then how do you support children with Down syndrome to grow independently and be more productive? Check out the review below.
People with Down syndrome can still be productive
It is a big mistake if you consider a diagnosis of Down syndrome is a fixed price which means that children will not be able to grow and develop like people in general. It is undeniable that your child will face many challenges due to his limitations. So, you yourself must also be able to adjust expectations or expectations with the child's condition. However, this can all be dealt with with the best approach and parenting.
People with Down syndrome can work, work, earn, and have a family. They can still learn and follow lessons taught by other people. It is true that this syndrome affects one's learning ability. However, that does not mean people with Down syndrome cannot learn at all.
If directed by the right method, they can have basic abilities such as writing, reading, and counting. In addition, children with this syndrome may show interest and sensitivity in several fields such as painting, music, dance, or sports.
What will happen to children with Down syndrome when they grow up?
Most children who have this syndrome will indeed continue to live with parents, caregivers, or their families to adulthood. However, in some cases there are also people who live alone independently (under the supervision of the closest person) when they grow up.
This all depends on the conditions and readiness of each. In essence, although it is difficult, it is not impossible to live independently with Down syndrome.
At present in large cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya there are many courses, schools, institutions, even universities that provide education and skills training for people who have Down syndrome. They can learn to use computers, type, use sewing machines, and others. They will be accompanied by teaching staff who are experts in the field of training for people with special needs.
Register your child to take part in the training in order to provide it in the future. That way, children also have a greater chance to live more independently.
Prepare children with Down syndrome to grow more independently
First of all, sincere acceptance from family and other close relatives will make them feel more comfortable, happy, and confident. That way, they can build a stronger mentality when faced with challenges or difficulties.
Second, as a parent, you must give confidence to children to develop. How to? For example, by asking a child with Down syndrome to get acquainted with someone they have just met at school, it is not you who talks and introduces it to others. Believe that your child is able to interact with other people, even without you. Just push and whisper to the child to shake hands, say his own name, and ask the name of his new friend. However, let the child act alone while you watch.
Third, help children manage emotions and their reactions when facing failure. In his life, children will often encounter obstacles. So, when a child has difficulty or fails to do something, you yourself may not overreact. For example by shouting or yelling at children.
You just have to help your child solve the problem slowly. Indeed you have to be patient. However, believe that for a long time children can learn. Tell the child that making mistakes is natural and permissible, but also give understanding that the problem must be dealt with and a solution to the problem calmly.
Fourth, explore children's potential and interests. Having Down syndrome does not mean children have no interest or talent in certain things. For example children really like sports. Sharpen your ability to exercise. So that in the future, children have a greater chance to take advantage of this potential.
