Positive about Down syndrome

Positive about Down syndrome provides information and support to new and expectant parents of a little one with Down syndrome.

We have amazing online support for our families, we know how important it is for them to have access to accurate contemporary information and so provide our book #NobodyToldMe the truth about Down syndrome to families and literature to maternity units.

We have recently introduced online early development groups for our preschoolers, baby Makaton signing courses for new parents and Makaton training for members’ nurseries/childminders.

We believe every parent should receive the best possible care and support.

We believe the arrival of every baby with Down syndrome should be celebrated.

We believe every child with Down syndrome should be given every opportunity to flourish and thrive.

  /  You-Can’t-Put-Me-Down Syndrome – Shelby

Q. Name and what you do?
Shelby McCloud, I am a full time college student and I work on a Friday as a warehouse operative.

Q. What are you most passionate about?
I am most passionate about dancing (especially to Abba), painting and being with my friends and family.

Q. Who do you look up to/admire the most?
I look up to my family and friends the most, but if I’d have to choose someone famous it would definitely be Harry Styles.

Q. What’s your superpower?
My superpower is making people laugh and having the best dance moves!

Q. What are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of getting my GCSE in art, going to college and work and being a kind friend.

Q. What are your dreams for the future?
My dreams for the future are to be either a fashion designer or make-up artist to the stars. I’d like to get married and have one child. My husband will cook for me and we will live in our own home. We will also have a corgi dog! We will make lots of TikToks together and be happy.

Q. What would you like people to know about what it’s like to have Down syndrome?
I don’t think having Down syndrome stops me from doing anything! I take longer to get there but I still get there. I’m not really that different!

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