In August 2008, Amy Silverman sent her daughter, Sophie, off to kindergarten with the rest of the kids — which is hard enough for any mom.
But Sophie's not like the rest of the kids. She has Down syndrome.
More essays by Amy Silverman
-
In August 2008, Amy Silverman sent her daughter, Sophie, off to kindergarten with the rest of the kids — which is hard enough for any mom. But Sophie's not like the rest of the kids. -
Writer Amy Silverman has been chronicling her daughter's school experience since the first day of kindergarten. Sophie has Down syndrome, and the future was far from certain. On May 19, Sophie graduates high school with honors. -
Not long after Amy Silverman’s daughter Sophie was born, Amy began telling stories for KJZZ about what it’s like to raise a child with Down syndrome. Now Sophie is 23. Later this month she’s moving to Denver to attend a small university with a program designed for students with intellectual disabilities. -
Like a lot of first-time voters, Sophie Stern couldn’t wait to cast her vote for president. But identity politics are complicated for Sophie, who has Down syndrome.
