Posted by anne marie in Books, Down Syndrome, Special Education.
Tags: Disability, Down Syndrome, Maria Shriver, Special needs
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Yesterday when I brought Darren for his annual physical this young boy who was at the doctor’s office looked at Darren and stated “Mommy, that boy’s face looks really funny.” It was obvious that his mother was embarrassed and didn’t know what to say and quickly pulled the little boy to another area, scolded him for making the comment and told him to be quiet. After getting Darren’s permission to talk to this boy about him I went over and explained that Darren has Down Syndrome, which is why he looks different, but that Darren is just like him in so many other way. During our conversation I was reminded of the book ”What’s Wrong With Timmy?” by Maria Shriver, because Timmy reminds me of our Darren- someone who lives life to have fun, give love, never judges and just wants to be accepted for who he is. Darren has brightened our lives and definitely reminds me each and every day what is important in life. Believe me when I have had a rough day at work and I come home to Darren’s “Be Happy” attitude, all of the problems seem to melt away.
The essence of this book is best explained by Maria Shriver when she writes, “Anytime children see children who look, talk, or act differently, their first question usually is, “What’s wrong with them?” My hope is that this little book will help children understand that kids with disabilities are not to be feared, pitied, or ridiculed, but are to be embraced, challenged, and included. It is, I believe, one way to teach our children that no matter how we are born, we are all God’s unique children.”
So if you haven’t read this book with your children yet, you might want to put it on your “have to read” list.
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