A blessing named Chrissie
Article Abstract:
Fetal testing for Down's syndrome has led to the widespread abortion of babies found with the abnormality. This is regrettable because even children with the syndrome can have physical and mental faculties, as well as enhanced emotional capacity, as shown by the case of Chrissie.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
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A child to lead us
Article Abstract:
A child with Down's syndrome teaches her parents how to give love, care and compassion. Caring for Katie has also made them appreciate the value of human life even in a world that overemphasizes the need for intellectual superiority.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
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Gentle Jon: his limitations are many, but at one of life's supreme challenges he excels
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Jon Frederick Will actively pursues his activities despite having Down's syndrome. In fact, he does not want people to think he is suffering from the disease because he is enjoying life's wonders in spite of the ailment.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995
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