For parents who aren't ready to celebrate Down syndrome this October ...

In the midst of important and high profile events held throughout celebratory days, weeks and months that are designed to raise awareness about people with Down syndrome and their place in our lives, families and communities, such as last week's Down Syndrome Awareness week here in Australia, some families can be feeling some ambivalence about the 'celebration'.

Gillian Marchenko has just the right words, For parents who aren't ready to celebrate Down syndrome.