LST FAVES: Coming of Age with Down Syndrome

The day Sophie got her period, there were phone calls and high-fives all around. Sophie was psyched. But her mom, author Amy Silverman, felt torn. What does it mean to have a daughter with a grown-up body, and a mind that doesn't quite match?

⭐️ This episode originally ran on March 15, 2017 and is a favorite from the archives. We hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back next week with an update from Sophie and her mom!

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