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Patty – no disrespect perceived or taken. I’m just happy to "educate" what little even I understand about these challenges. I will brag that my son is the only one of my 3 kids with a high-school diploma (and a general diploma, not a spec ed!) – his brother and sister have GED’s. Plus he’s held him job so long, and was just named Employee of the Month, an honor he’s gotten 4 times and was once Employee of the Year. He gets $$$ for these honors, so he’s pretty happy! LOL. Just a little brag session…they’re a challenge, but a wonder too. I call them the universe’s sparkling gems in the rubble of humanity. I remember that TV show you mentioned…can’t think of the full title – it was on SUnday nights in the 80’s I believe. The brother had Downs and he was a terrific actor – even won an Emmy for the role.
had a child character who had Asperger’s. Life Goes On was about a child with Down’s Syndrome and his family life. Starred Patti Lupone I think
Kellie Martin was sister to Chris Burke, a “high functioning” Downs who was mainlined through school. He was a treat to watch and married his co-star. I don’t know if they are still hitched.
I also enjoyed the SL with Kellie and Chad Lowe as one of the first HIV characters.
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