A parent shares their journey of teaching a 3.5-year-old with Down syndrome to read at a kindergarten level using sight words and flashcards, challenging professional skepticism. The thread includes supportive responses from other parents and a discussion on early education methods like the Love and Learning program.
It serves as an inspiring success story for parents of children with special needs.
Highlights from the Discussion
kmum: 'I had never heard of teaching a baby to read regardless of the number of chromosomes they have.'
kmum: 'Sometimes my high expectation are probably considered unrealistic, but if I don't believe in her, who will?'
akalori: 'I did the Baby Einstein Videos, a toddler art class, gymboree classes, yoga, kumon workbooks, the Hooked On Phonics... and lots of science stuff.'