The
support of siblings,
is very important to a child with Down Syndrome. Michelle is Jessica's big
sister, she has played a very important part in Jessicas' development, thus
far. Michelle has taught her many things that has helped Jess to grow as a
person.
* Gross Motor skills
- pulls to stand, climbing stairs, support while walking
* Fine Motor skills
- clapping, how to handle toys, scribbling,
pushes toys, poke at objects.
*
Self Help skills - holding
a bottle / cups, how to eat with a spoon, take socks off
* Cognitive skills - imitates
while using toys, role playing
* Language skills - listens
to Michelles sounds, and listens while being read to.
* Social skills - climbing,
throwing / rolling balls, riding mobility toys, turning pages of books, and
showing her signing.
These
are just a few things that we have observed as a parent. The most important
of all is that Michelle shows Jessica that she loves her sister. As you can
see , Michelle shows her affection very well. Before bed every night, no matter
what, they give each other a hug and kiss before heading to bed.
