Lisa: One hallmark “symptom” of Down Syndrome is low muscle tone. Hypotonia is manifest throughout the body in most people with Down Syndrome. Arms and legs may be floppy, especially during the first few weeks after birth as physiological flexion dissipates. In the absence of feeding strategies aimed at tongue retraction, the tongue begins …
“The Academy for Higher Learning”
Lisa: Welcome to our blog! It’s the very first time that Sophie and I post. While some of us out there have writer’s block, we have the opposite problem. (What’s that called? Writer’s diarrhea??!!) So much to share; that’s us. It’s Wednesday…our one glorious day of the week when we get to have a homeschool …
Sophie reading at age 2 1/2
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Spinach & Quinoa Salad
Spinach Quinoa Salad One of Sophie’s favorite recipes is sautéed spinach over quinoa, which she makes for herself almost everyday. It is her go-to lunch on school days. Ingredients: 1/2 cup precooked quinoa 2 cups pre-washed baby spinach 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Lemon pepper & salt to taste 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice …
Sophie working out on the treadmill
Ever since we began homeschooling Sophie, we have stressed physical activity as much as cognition building activity. Unless she is going to swimming or mother-daughter exercise class, Sophie is expected to do a minimum of 20 minutes on the treadmill as well as a calisthenics routine daily. A big fan of most genres of music, …
Sophie playing pool
The men in our family are big billiards fans. While not a regular player, Sophie does have the coordination to sink a corner shot!
Interest in Sophie’s blog
Thanks to all those who have written in to the blog thus far. Sophie LOVES hearing from you!
Sophie playing piano
This is footage of Sophie shortly after she began taking piano lessons from sweet Miss Joan. Since our move back to Ohio, she has continued lessons under the tutelage of Miss Vera. Her technique has improved. Miss Vera built upon the foundation set by Miss Joan and has also focused on auditory nerve stimulation and …