52 Essential Inclusion Skills
Charlie Pankake, 7, Down syndrome How would you explain Down syndrome to a child? Everyone’s body is made up of cells that contain chromosomes. Most people have 46 chromosomes, but people with Down syndrome have an extra one, which makes...
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Gianna Jaworsky, 8, Celiac Disease How would you explain Celiac Disease to a child? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects your tummy and the way your body absorbs nutrients from your food. My body has a reaction if...
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DJ Burley, 7, Asthma How would you explain asthma to a child? Asthma makes it hard to breathe. I need an inhaler when an attack happens. What would you want the world to know about asthma? Just because you have...
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Holden Weissberg, 9, Dup15q Syndrome, Autism, Epilepsy, Sensory Processing Disorder How would you explain Dup15q Syndrome, Autism, Epilepsy, Sensory Processing Disorder to a child? Holden is 9 years old. He lives with a rare disease called Dup15q Syndrome. This means...
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Briella Shannon, 4.5, Rett Syndrome How would you explain Rett Syndrome to a child? Rett Syndrome affects all of my movements and the way I communicate. I am able to walk, but I get tired easily and I need someone...
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