Intellectual Disability

Tuned In

Sherilyn Farnes (New Era, January 2008 p. 15)

About the article

A leader from a youth camp recognizes the strengths of another youth camp leader who was born with Down syndrome.

Should mentally retarded children be baptized?

Josiah Douglas (Ensign, January 1976 p. 33)

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A brief summary of Church policy on baptism for members with intellectual disability.

Helping and Being Helped by the Intellectually Impaired

Elizabeth VanDenBerghe (Ensign, January 1993 p. 26)

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A general overview of intellectual disability along with personal stories and helps to better understand individuals and families. Also included ten tips titled, 'Teaching the Gospel to Members with Intellectual Impairments.'

Entrusted with Her Care

Annette Candland Alger (Ensign, January 2008 p. 66)

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A mother describes the process of coming to appreciate her baby who was born with Down syndrome.

Laura’s Advocate

Sarah E. Hinze (Ensign, March 1982 p. 61)

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A visiting teachers recalls her experience in getting to know a sister and how she was able to help her return to church.

Don’t Grieve for David

Sherrie A. Hundley (Ensign, March 2007 p. 5657)

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The experience of a mother learning about and living with a son with a disability.

Not of My Blood but of My Heart

Karen B. Thompson (Ensign, March 1991 p. 48)

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A mother tells about the experience of adopting Emma, a baby who was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Emma has many health challenges and is strengthened through a priesthood blessing.

Sharing Sarah: Our Down's Syndrome Baby

Mary Jane Hawkes (Ensign, April 1981 p. 32)

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The experiences and some of the lessons learned from a family with a daughter who was born with Down syndrome.

My Brother Is Special

Rita Ann Burke (Friend, April 1990 p. 40)

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About a sister and her brother with Down syndrome who competes in a Special Olympics track meet (not sure if this is fiction or non-fiction?).

Friendship Rules

Janet Thomas (New Era, January 1997 p. 20)

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Two youth with Down syndrome, Jay Dee and Amber share ways to make and keep friends

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