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 – James

Q. Name and what you do?
James Langford, I work as a support worker in the Royal Berkshire Hospital A&E department working with the children in Paediatrics but I also have a Saturday job at the Coop where I am a Retail Assistant.

Q. What are you most passionate about?
Music especially musicals and live shows, Reading football club, swimming, rugby and baking.

Q. Who do you look up to/admire the most?
My older brothers and family, and my coaches at work and my sports clubs.

Q. What’s your superpower?
I get on well with everybody, and people think I am very capable.

Q. What are you most proud of?
Being given my two employment roles, and taking part in the swimming part of a triathlon with a friend.

Q. What are your dreams for the future?
Carry on being as good as I can be in my jobs and have a very active life.

Q. What would you like people to know about what it’s like to have Down syndrome?
It is not always easy; some people find it hard to understand me sometimes but I think I have a fantastic life.

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