? for parents w/older children

[Guest guest]

I was talking with one of the parents on the list the other day and she

made the comment that her child had more physical ds features when they

were younger than now. I have noticed when looking at the pictures on

photoisland that I cannot see any features on the older children. I

don't see many on the younger children either but it does seem I see

more when looking at the very young verses the older children. I was

wondering if those of you with older children feel like any physical

features have faded as your child got older. Don't misunderstand my

inquiry I am not implying that the appearance of a person w/ds is any

less than anyone else. True beauty radiates from within. It seems that

in some ways a lack of features would make dealing w/ society even more

challenging. I know many here have expressed issues you have had with

behavior or learning in your children. I feel people would question

behaviors more with a child who appears typical than someone who

obviously had ds. I imagine parents of autistic children have similar

challenges in dealing with society. Just thinking out loud.

Hope