Actress and mannequin Mia Armstrong says she sees Down syndrome as a superpower. She writes in her new youngsters's e-book, “I’m a masterpiece!” meaning her phrases bounce off her “like an excellent protect.”
Mia, 13, particulars many different life experiences in her new e-book. She additionally addresses the distinctive perspective she has and likewise shares an essential message of inclusivity and kindness.
“I would like them to have a look at me and be variety to different folks with or with out disabilities,” Mia mentioned.
Cara Armstrong, Mia's mom, describes the expertise of elevating a toddler with Down syndrome as a privilege and a studying journey. This concept impressed them to co-author the e-book. Armstrong mentioned she believes there’s a hole in sources for folks to correctly clarify Down syndrome to their youngsters.
“I believe that's an space we're missing: the instruments for folks to sit down down and clarify in an age-appropriate means what it means to have Down syndrome and that removes the obstacles for Mia to need to reply these questions. Sure “Youngsters come armed with data, so friendship is the subsequent step,” he mentioned.
Mia and her mom mentioned persistence is essential, particularly when others might overlook their manners as a result of they aren’t accustomed to Down syndrome. Armstrong mentioned he as soon as observed folks watching Mia in a retailer and realized the significance of empowering them to ask good questions as a key to inclusion.
Via her every day life, Mia's mom mentioned Mia teaches her household about persistence and perseverance.
“It’s a privilege to boost a toddler with Down syndrome,” Armstrong mentioned. “You encourage me daily since you by no means quit and dwell within the second.”
Along with her literary and advocacy efforts, Mia mentioned she enjoys actions reminiscent of browsing and curler coasters.
“I'm sort of a daredevil,” Mia mentioned.
Regardless of the challenges of juggling a number of roles, Mia mentioned she approaches life with pleasure and willpower, saying: “It feels good to do all these issues, nevertheless it's slightly annoying to do all of them collectively, so we do it in elements separate.”