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When Down Syndrome Meets Autism
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 14 เม.ย. 2017
Welcome to When Down Syndrome Meets Autism! My name is Brandie, and I am a mom, writer, homemaker, shopper, and advocate for my child. My son, Dale, was born with Down Syndrome and later diagnosed with Autism, which turned my entire world upside down. However, we had a fantastic support network and a lot of people who helped us put our lives together. Sometimes things get a little wild, but they are never boring! Join me as I tell our story, as well as share the tips and tricks to help me get through the day, and make all of our lives a little easier! Whether it's quick and easy makeup tips, how to make a bib that will catch flying spaghetti, or helping to make an escape proof bedroom, my videos focus on connecting with other parents out there and letting them know they are never, ever alone in this journey! Thanks for visiting, and I hope to see you again soon!
Golden Hollywood: Gene Tierney and Baby Daria
Gene Tierney was absolutely one of the most beautiful women to grace the silver screen in golden Hollywood. Gene married dress designer Oleg Cassini and found herself pregnant with her first child in early 1943.
With World War II raging in Europe and the Pacific, Hollywood stars contributed to the war effort by working shifts at the Hollywood Canteen, signing autographs, posing for pictures, pouring coffee, and passing out donuts. Right before a move to Kansas for her husband's army training, Gene pulled one last shift at the Canteen.
She woke up days later with German Measles or Rubella. Keep in mind, there was no vaccination for measles, mumps, or rubella at this time. After a week of bedrest, the family moved as planned, and the remainder of the pregnancy progressed as normal.
Until baby Daria was born premature, blind, deaf, and severely impaired. Her birth defects were traced back to the rubella Gene contracted early in pregnancy.
Gene and Oleg were devastated. They sought the care of the best doctors in the world for Daria. It was clear that Daria would need more care than they could give at home, so she was institutionalized at a facility in New Jersey.
Gene never recovered from the blow of Daria's birth. Two years after Daria was born, a woman approached her at a tennis match. The woman met Gene at the Canteen, and wondered if she ever caught German Measles. Apparently, the woman broke quarantine just to meet Gene on her last night. She had German Measles, and was always curious if Gene caught it.
Gene just turned at walked away.
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With World War II raging in Europe and the Pacific, Hollywood stars contributed to the war effort by working shifts at the Hollywood Canteen, signing autographs, posing for pictures, pouring coffee, and passing out donuts. Right before a move to Kansas for her husband's army training, Gene pulled one last shift at the Canteen.
She woke up days later with German Measles or Rubella. Keep in mind, there was no vaccination for measles, mumps, or rubella at this time. After a week of bedrest, the family moved as planned, and the remainder of the pregnancy progressed as normal.
Until baby Daria was born premature, blind, deaf, and severely impaired. Her birth defects were traced back to the rubella Gene contracted early in pregnancy.
Gene and Oleg were devastated. They sought the care of the best doctors in the world for Daria. It was clear that Daria would need more care than they could give at home, so she was institutionalized at a facility in New Jersey.
Gene never recovered from the blow of Daria's birth. Two years after Daria was born, a woman approached her at a tennis match. The woman met Gene at the Canteen, and wondered if she ever caught German Measles. Apparently, the woman broke quarantine just to meet Gene on her last night. She had German Measles, and was always curious if Gene caught it.
Gene just turned at walked away.
Thank you for stopping by. If you liked the video, please click Like below. Subscribe for more videos and information!
Email: Downsyndromemeetsautism@gmail.com
Twitter: Downsandautism
Instagram: Downsyndromeautism
Facebook: Brandie Crisp Robb
See you soon!
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