Sandy is also the mother of three children; her 13-year-old daughter Allie has Down syndrome, a host of medical problems, and severe Sensory Integration Dysfunction.
Her 3-part series "Working with Families of Children with Disabilities" (see links below), and new 3-part series "Adults with Down Syndrome", "Adolescents with Down Syndrome" and "Children with Down Syndrome" balance information from the family and the nurse perspective of the parent/professional partnership.
Families With Disabled Children Part One: Grieving
Families with Disabled Children Part Two: Early Intervention