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 – Charlie

Q. Name and what you do?
My name is Charlie French, and I am a professional artist. An intuitive, abstract artist.

Q. What are you most passionate about?
I love painting. I love my job. It is my passion and my life!!!

Q. Who do you look up to/admire the most?
I look up to my friend and mentor, Phil Sladek, who is an artist based in Bristol.

Q. What are you most proud of?
I am proud that my ART makes all my collectors happy!!!

Q. What are your dreams for the future?
My dream is to have my ART in the TATE modern. It is my favourite museum. I go there and I am inspired. I want to keep practising. Keep growing. To be the best artist I can be.

Q. What would you like people to know about what it’s like to have Down syndrome?
Having Down syndrome is fine. When I was 11 years old, I decided not to talk about Down syndrome so much. I wanted people to see me first. And now as a professional artist, I want people to see my ART!!! I want people to see my happiness, and to be happy too!!!

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