A Mother's Journey with Down Syndrome and Communication- Darcy Day

How do we think about communication, intelligence, and human potential?Darcy Day believed what experts and society told her about Down syndrome. She accepted what she was told about her son Brady's abilities. His speech was difficult to understand, and he could never fully express his thoughts. She thought she knew his limits.‎‎Then everything changed. Brady began communicating by spelling on a letterboard. As he pointed to letters and formed words, he revealed thoughts, awareness, humor, and depth that completely shifted Darcy's understanding of him. He wasn't learning how to think, he was finally able to show the world that he had been thinking all along.‎‎In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:‎‎- The exact moment Darcy realized her son had far more to say than anyone imagined‎- What she misunderstood most about her son before communication through spelling‎- How their relationship changed once he could fully express himself‎- How to respond to skepticism about alternative communcation methods‎- What working with over 80 individuals with Down syndrome has taught her‎- One thing a parent can do today if they suspect their child has more inside than they've been able to express‎‎If you have ever been told to lower your expectations for someone you love, this conversation is for you. Silence does not mean absence. It does not mean limitation. Sometimes it simply means we haven't found the right way to listen yet.‎ Connect with Darcy DayWebsite: spellerzona.com‎Follow and rate the show‎