Parents Comments

"Soon I found I was slowly responding to this delightful baby looking up at me, particularly at bath time, kicking and laughing, his lovely, soft, cuddly shape with silken skin, fascinated me. I did not know it at the time but I was beginning to bond with my baby."

"How does one describe life with John? Imagine someone whose love is boundless and unconditional. He holds no prejudices or malice – all men are equal in his eyes. John is blessed with a most infectious and quite subtle sense of humour."

"People with Down syndrome are not just ‘happy little vegemites’ with constant good natures and little expectations of life. J.D. has shown us that they have deep emotions and sensitive feelings. They understand more than we realise and are integral members of the human race. They generally do have good natures but, as with all individuals, life can damage them. They need and deserve society’s love and great respect."