Dakota's Pride is a heartwarming documentary about a parents search for the truth about Down syndrome. In this 40-minute documentary difficult questions are posed to and answered by a noted Harvard Physician, Down Syndrome Advocates, and parents of children with Down syndrome. The answers are inspiring, in addition to being informative, this documentary celebrates the successes that have been and can be attained by individuals with Down syndrome. The film answers many important questions about Down syndrome and what resources are accessible for families to utilize in order to help their children with Down syndrome become the most functioning and successful individual they can be. The film briefly examines different services that are available for the families. However, the film demonstrated that the most precious resource is the role of parents and caregivers to believe in their child and never limit their abilities. Down syndrome has specific characteristics that are unique to this exceptionality. The most shared features associated with Down syndrome that were evident in the children in this film include; Flat facial features, with a small nose, Upward slant to the eyes, Small skin folds on the inner corner of the eyes and an Enlarged tongue. My major is Communication Disorders I was very pleased that the film explained why people with Down …show more content…
I strongly believe that children with Down syndrome shouldn’t be limited and capable of achieving goals. My favorite quote of the film was when Dakota’s father said, “ the only disability is not understanding a disability” I couldn’t agree more with this the only disability in life is a bad attitude. In our society we often hear it takes a special kind of person to work with a child with special needs, contrarily I believe a child with special needs will inspire you to be a special kind of