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When Kids With Disabilities Grow Up - Episode 6 Unexceptional Moms

When Kids With Disabilities Grow Up - Episode 6 Unexceptional Moms

Unexceptional Moms: Hope and Encouragement for Special Needs Parents vor 9 Jahren

Black Day and Tips for Special Needs Parents

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Join Erin and me today as we interview Mardra and Marcus Sikora
about what happens when our kids with disabilities grow up. Marcus
is an author, and he is also an adult with Down syndrome. Mardra,
his mom, is also an author and has helped Marcus achieve his
dreams. Marcus shares his book with us, and Mardra has some tips
for us parents of younger kids. Our freebie this time comes
directly from Mardra! Five quick tips from a parent of an adult
with a disability to parents of a child with a disability. From the
show: Marcus tells us all about his book, (I highly recommend
you check it out!) Mardra and Marcus talk about their relationship
now that Marcus is an adult, the things they enjoy doing together.
They also discuss Marcus' desire to become more independent, and
Marcus added, he is a ready to have a girlfriend and live on his
own. Mardra shared how much her son's artistic inclination is more
a reflection of their family, and not a stereotype of Down
syndrome. We asked Mardra to give us some advice as parents of
younger kids with disabilities. Mardra shared that so much of her
worries were unfounded, and that more than worrying we should focus
on planning. She also had some more things to share, which is why
we asked her to create a resource for us, and she gracioulsy agreed
to create the