After the Diagnosis: Real Talk About Teens with Down Syndrome

About this episode

This episode discusses the realities of parenting teens with Down Syndrome after a diagnosis.

“If you’ve ever wondered what the teenage years REALLY look like after a diagnosis… this is the episode.” If this is your first time here—welcome to Chromosomes & Chaos 💛 This podcast is about real stories from 2 moms who have kids with Down Syndrome navigating life’s highs, lows, and everything in between—from parenting and purpose to adversity, fitness, and finding strength in the chaos. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s badass. This week, we sit down with Bonnie—mom to 14-year-old Ai...

People in this episode

Hosts: Amber Robinson, Patty Sneddon-Kisting

Guest: Bonnie

Topics covered

• Down Syndrome
• teenage years
• parenting
• adversity
• family

Keywords

• Down Syndrome
• teenagers
• parenting
• real stories
• family

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