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For people with Down syndrome, family members, caregivers and professionals.
May 2021 | Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual
You do not get something that you want
Someone tells you "No"
Your boyfriend or girlfriend breaks up with you.
You do not get the job you want.
Your family tells you you cannot have something.
Your friend does not want to hang out.
Your crush does not like you back.
Yes. We do not always get what we want.
It is OK for someone to tell me "No."
It is OK for me to say "No."
It is OK to be sad.
Take some deep breaths.
Use an "I" statement.
Talk to friends or family.
Remember that it will get better.
We offer a variety of resources for people with Down syndrome, their families and caregivers and the professionals who care for and work with them. Search our collection of articles, webinars, videos, and other educational materials.
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Please note: The information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for a medical, psychiatric, mental health, or behavioral evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment plan by a qualified professional. We recommend you review the educational material with your health providers regarding the specifics of your health care needs.