Down syndrome is not a shame: How to be close to a special child and not lose yourself. 40 stories about difficult choices and positive changes

“How can I help my child the most, be with them, but not lose myself?” and “How should I now communicate with this family?” This book answers both questions. It is for those who raise children with Down syndrome or grow alongside them, relatives and friends of the family, educators, and doctors who deal with special children. And for those who are not connected to this topic but would like to learn more.
This is not a new method or manual for the development of children with special needs, but a collection of 40 real stories of families who faced the verdict: “Your child has Down syndrome” and the subsequent questions “Why me?” and “How do we live now?”
The author of the book is Tatyana Dell, the founder of the Sunny House public fund in Petropavlovsk and the mother of Alisa with Down syndrome. Tatyana believes that the lived experiences of other mothers and fathers, supported by the comments of a psychologist, will help readers overcome the challenging period of acceptance more quickly, understand their emotions in the early years of special parenting, and realize that they are completely normal. Most importantly, to understand that they are not alone in their feelings and to receive support from those who are also conquering their special Everest. The heroes of the book have themselves blazed trails to a happy present for their families and are now ready to share their compass and guide others.
Friends and specialists working with the family will be able to better understand the parents and be more gentle in their communication with them. For readers who are not very familiar with the topic, this collection can be a bridge into the world of special childhood, an effective means for developing empathy, and overcoming various life challenges.