Reasons to Smile, 2nd Edition: Celebrating People with Down Syndrome Around the World

Updated inspirational stories from people living and working with those with Down syndrome around the world. This updated edition offers 15 new, candid, and true stories from people across the world celebrating the lives of people living with Down syndrome. With over 50 short writings, along with "slice of life" photos, these pieces share wisdom, encouragement, connection, and joy. Parents, families, and friends of children living with Down syndrome will discover a wealth of positivity and valuable guidance. Special-education teachers, social workers, mental health professionals, and policymakers will find helpful information and insight from stories regarding behavioral health. And anyone who is looking to learn more about Down syndrome will discover a world full of possibilities they never knew existed. AUTHORS: Andrea Knauss is from Philadelphia and works in counseling. She loves to garden. Elizabeth Martins is from Philadelphia and works in publishing and enjoys the written word. Keith Harris is the father of Tim Harris, owner of Tim's Place, the first restaurant in the US owned by a person with Down syndrome. SELLING POINTS: . Updated inspirational stories from people living and working with those with Down syndrome . For families with members with Down syndrome, social workers, special-education teachers, and more . Foreword by Keith Harris, father of Tim Harris, owner of Tim's Place, the "World's Friendliest Restaurant" 56 colour and b/w photographs