“My son with Down Syndrome is the perfect fit for our family”

21 March is World Down Syndrome Day. Kiyo Melbourne, whose son has Down syndrome, says she appreciates when people listen to her story in a ‘positive’ way, as discussions about Down syndrome often tend to be negative. This story was first published in October 2024.

Left: Kiyo Melbourne (back row left) and her family. Right: Yuuki Credit: Kiyo Melbourne

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