How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome?

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How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome? Jul 8, 2015 0:17:58 GMT

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I have a BFF here and she is the sweetest, nicest, kindest person I know. She is the most accepting person I have ever met in my whole life. I am blessed to have her in my life and to call her a BFF.

Today she saw a child who has Down Syndrome and she and I were talking about her son's classmate who has Mongolism. My jaw dropped and I couldn't say anything but nod my head. I didn't want to say anything and just listened. I want to break it to her that that is not the correct term for someone with DS anymore. I just don't know how. The term might have been politically correct at one time (if it ever was) but I want to correct her politely and kindly but don't know what to say.

Can one of the moms in here who has a child with Down Syndrome please tell me how to say this the right way? Please tell me the right words to use?

Many thanks,

Deleted Posts: 0 Jun 1, 2024 21:21:23 GMT	How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome? Jul 8, 2015 0:19:25 GMT akathy, moveablefeast, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 0:19:25 GMT You just smile politely and say, "oh, no one uses that word any more! The proper term is Down Syndrome.". It doesn't have to be a huge deal.

LeaP Pearl Clutcher Posts: 3,939 Location: Los Angeles, CA where 405 meets 101 Jun 26, 2014 23:17:22 GMT	How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome? Jul 8, 2015 0:22:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LeaP on Jul 8, 2015 0:22:55 GMT Just explain to her that is an antiquated term and quite offensive and you know that in her heart she did not mean to offend.
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janniepea Full Member Posts: 487 Jun 25, 2014 21:15:23 GMT	How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome? Jul 8, 2015 0:24:35 GMT Goldynn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by janniepea on Jul 8, 2015 0:24:35 GMT Yep, like Ashley said. I have a son with Down syndrome.

caro Drama Llama Refupea 1130 Posts: 5,222 Jun 26, 2014 14:10:36 GMT	How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome? Jul 8, 2015 0:26:44 GMT via mobile AnotherPea likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by caro on Jul 8, 2015 0:26:44 GMT I would have just said nicely it isn't called that anymore. I don't see it as a big deal to tell your friend she was using an antiquated term.
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Deleted Posts: 0 Jun 1, 2024 21:21:23 GMT	How do you teach someone about Down Syndrome? Jul 8, 2015 0:26:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 0:26:44 GMT Ok I will bring it up with her the next time she uses it. It came up in conversation last night and as you can read from my post, I was a bit surprised. Thank you for the advice!