A great number
of children suffer from Down syndrome disorder in this world today.
This form of disability is perceived differently in different cultures
and these affect the life of Down syndrome children. All of these
children can live normal lives as normal ordinary children. Sadly,
many of Down syndrome children have been abandoned by their families
because they are not ‘ordinary children as us’.
I have spent my
time visiting the ‘Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-kanak hyperactive &
down syndrome’. I went there together with my social class
students.
There, I have
learned many things about Down syndrome especially the behaviors
of Down syndrome children. One boy, in particular, likes to
beat/hurt himself to show his anger. He also does not like it if somebody
approaches him. He likes to moan. I had to learn to be calm to
approach to him. I have to agree, that Down syndrome children are so
kind and they like it if somebody shows love and kindness towards
them. They need our love rather than sympathy.
I am amazed when I
looked towards them.
There, I was
given the opportunity to learn how to listen, communicate and relate
to people in an entirely new way. I found meaning of life and
happiness from them. I learn to appreciate myself too.
‘Show support and love to
people who really need it like the children with Down syndrome’.
By,
Narmatha Mohan
Postgraduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasonography (Asia)
