299. Reasonable Risks for Our Kids with Down Syndrome

If you’re a parent, you’ve likely wondered.. Should I let my child use this public restroom on their own? Is my child able to handle these kitchen tools? Can I let my child attend this sleepover? And if you’re a parent to a child with a disability, you might have even more fears around these risky activities. It’s time for a conversation about reasonable risks for our kids with Down syndrome. Here’s what we’re chatting about today:What does “dignity of risk” mean? Is the risky activity an opportunity for growth or an opportunity for trauma?What makes our kids with disabilities more vulnerable even in “safe risk” situations?How we do know when to let them take the risk? And when to step in?We know its dignifying to have the right to make a risky decision, but its also super scary when it comes to our children. Lets unpack this and problem-solve (or try to) together today. __SHOW NOTESRead ‘The Dignity of Risk’ by Amy Julia BeckerSHOUT OUTLearn more about Project ECHO, a community of health care providers for individuals with DS.SPONSORSLearn more about Jack’s Basket.Learn more about Enable Special Needs Planning.