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Proud Parent · Posted: March 06 2009, 1:26 PM Post subject: Sports

Just thought that I would let everyone know that in Georgia I found what is called The Miracle League for Dylon where children with special needs are placed on softball teams and they play other leagues within the area. I thought that this was so neat because I really wanted him to participate in sports this summer since he has become so active within the past year. Any other suggestion on other sports. Has anyone tried swimming?

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Annieo · Posted: March 06 2009, 1:44 PM Post subject:

I'm about to sign John up for a Miracle League team. I wonder if it's the same program. This is the first time John will be participating in any type of sports so I don't have any recommendations. I know Leah's Angela is on a Special Olympics swim team so maybe she can give you more info about that.

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LinMac · Posted: March 06 2009, 2:00 PM Post subject:

I enrolled Robert in a Little Kickers Socker club last September. He goes once a week for 45 minutes. All the kids in the group have DS. He likes it but .... isn't there always a but....he had difficulty trying to follow simple instructions.
I spoke with our psycholgist and she tells me cos its not very structured Robert will have great difficult which is what I am seeing. Perhaps if I wait till he older it might work better.
The other kids don't seem to have the same difficulties that Robert has.
So I guess I'd say its important to try Dylon in the class and see if its his thing.
Hoping he has fun!

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Proud Parent · Posted: March 06 2009, 2:33 PM Post subject: Thanks for the response

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Shawn's mommy · Posted: March 08 2009, 2:06 PM Post subject: sports

We have Shawn in Gymnastics he loves it.. and I am hoping to do swimming over the summer. I am going to see if we have the Miracle League here, I have never heard of it.

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Shawn's Mommy-Christy Jennifer 24 Reese 16 Shawn the big 9