Episode 14 FULL - Living in the "And" with Jillian Benfield

Episode 14 FULL - Living in the "And" with Jillian Benfield

In this powerful episode of Down Syndrome: 21st Perspectives, hosts Anne Lewis and Leigh Frillici speak with journalist and author Jillian Benfield about her newest book Overwhelmed and Grateful as well as her first book The Gift of the Unexpected. Jillian shares her transformative journey after receiving a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis for her son from sadness to growth, advocacy, and profound love.In our conversation, Jillian explores the emotional impact of a diagnosis, navigating medical and school systems, and the daily realities of raising a child with Down syndrome. She also dives into the concept of living in the AND—holding both the challenges and the beauty of disability parenting.For anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Down syndrome community, join us for Jillian’s remarkable story and her reminder that joy and hardship can coexist.

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Episode 20 - Health Questions Parents are Asking About Down Syndrome - Answered!

Episode 20 - Health Questions Parents are Asking About Down Syndrome - Answered!

From sleep, growth and thyroid concerns to therapy, regression and independence, Texas Children's Hospital experts Dr. Katie Ostermaier and social worker Dinah Godwin tackle the questions parents are ...

17 Elo 38min

Episode 20 - Health Questions Parents Have about Down Syndrome - Answsered!

Episode 20 - Health Questions Parents Have about Down Syndrome - Answsered!

Health questions from parents of Down Syndrome kiddos answered by the experts....Here's what we have coming up on our next episode!

17 Elo 26s

Episode 19 - She Chose Down Syndrome Twice

Episode 19 - She Chose Down Syndrome Twice

What if the thing that challenged you most became the thing that changed your life for the better? Lisa Eicher never imagined that adopting two children with Down Syndrome from Bulgaria would lead to ...

29 Kesä 36min

Episode 19 - She Chose Down Syndrome Twice Trailer

Episode 19 - She Chose Down Syndrome Twice Trailer

Lisa Eicher adopted 2 children with Down Syndrome and life has never been the same. Lisa shares the heartwarming, lifechanging and chaotic! moments that led to her opening the Sandal Gap Studio. Join ...

29 Kesä 21s

Episode 18 - 7 Simple Strategies for your Child's IEP

Episode 18 - 7 Simple Strategies for your Child's IEP

IEPs don’t have to be overwhelming—or ineffective. In this episode, advocate Charmaine Thaner shares simple, game-changing strategies to help parents turn confusing IEP plans into tools that actually ...

29 Huhti 26min

Episode 18 - Game-changing Strategies for IEP's Trailer

Episode 18 - Game-changing Strategies for IEP's Trailer

A sneak peak at our next podcast episode! IEPs don’t have to be overwhelming—or ineffective. In this episode, advocate Charmaine Thaner shares simple, game-changing strategies to help parents turn con...

29 Huhti 18s

Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands!

Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands!

Camp For All is growing! learn how a donated 380-acre ranchin Washington County, Texas will become the second home for Camp for All. Pat  Prior Sorrells shares a behind the sceneslook at the how commu...

11 Maalis 31min

Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands! Trailer

Episode 17 - Camp for All Expands! Trailer

A sneak peak into our next episode! A second camp for Camp for All is in the works. Here the exciting story behind Camp for All's expansion on our next podcast episode of Down Syndrome 21st Perspectiv...

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