Having Worked With Children And Young People With Down's Syndrome

[Tilly2]

I find this news item absolutely wonderful.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29107894


Good luck to Oliver.

[wolf63]

It is good that he has found something that he is good at. At first I thought that maybe people were humouring him but it was nice to see the truth.

I couldn't understand all that he said but he was clearly intelligent, knowledgeable and articulate - a good start for any young lad starting off on a career.

Good luck to him.

[Tilly2]

You could watch it with subtitles, wolf. See a bit lower down the page.

[mikey4444]

Tilly...I saw this today as well and it cheered me up no end ! What a wonderful young man...a lesson to all boys his age, Down's or not.

[marval]

Good for him, I used to do volunteer work with young people with down's syndrome.

[tonyav]

Excellent Tilly, I hope the lad can make a career out of his photography.

[mikey4444]

There is a small village shop that I sometimes drop in whenever I am in the area. They sell these marvelous Swedish Meatballs that I have become addicted to !

There is a young Downs girl working there and she always hugs me when I go in ! I am a bit embarrassed by it but her Dad who owns the shop doesn't seem bothered. I have always found Downs people to be so very friendly. Perhaps I should stop being embarrassed !

[Tilly2]

A lot of youngsters with Down's syndrome are very friendly but not all. I can see why you get embarrassed Mikey . I bet it's not everyday someone flings their arms around you and gives you a big hug

[jno]

here's his page

https://www.facebook.com/OliverHellowellPhotographer

some beautiful photos there.

[Tilly2]

Thanks for that, jno.

[mikey4444]

Indeed it isn't Tilly !

[Tilly2]

I'd give you a hug, Mikey. Would you be embarrassed?

[tonyav]

Of course he wouldn't be, I bet mikey would love a hug.

[Butterbun]

Just had a look at the link by jno. There are some truly beautiful pictures on his fb page. I love the swans and the bluebells but they are all amazing.