If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast

Liam's 16th birthday becomes a 16-year audit of how Stephen Socks and Lori Socks stopped measuring milestones against other families.

Stephen and Lori Socks welcome Melissa Kynoch back to discuss her son Bertie's journey with Down syndrome and the streaming of her BBC show on Prime.

["Beth Gibson says Buddy Up for Life started in 2008 after her three-and-a-half-year-old son Will, who has Down syndrome, wanted to play tennis with his older brother.", "She argues that children with Down syndrome should be expected to participate, earn their way, and learn the same rules that other kids learn in sports and school.", "The conversation moves through football, PE, cooking, finance, and volunteer training, showing how Buddy Up for Life turned one tennis lesson into a multi-program model.", "Stephen Sox and Lori Sox connect Beth's story to their own family experiences with Liam and to the wider problem of token inclusion."]

Hosts Stephen and Lori Sox interview Vaish and her son Sid, a poet with Down syndrome and autism, about his new poetry book and the power of communication.

Stephen and Lori Socks interview Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, about his new novel That's Not How It Happened.

If We Knew Then episode 193 argues that Liam's IEP accommodations are 'a right, not a favor,' and Lori Sox keeps tying that line to IDEA, 504 plans, and legal compliance.

On If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast, Stephen Sox and Lori Sox talk with Dr.

Janine Tang turns Play Dumb and Sabotage into a case for under-anticipating a child's needs so the child has a reason to communicate.

Stephen and Lori Socks mark their son Liam's first week of high school after years of fighting to keep him on a full academic curriculum despite his elementary school repeatedly trying to remove him from it.

Lori and Stephen Sox reflect on their son Liam's transition from middle school toward high school, using a caterpillar's metamorphosis as their central metaphor.

Stephen and Lori Sox discuss the yearly stress of Liam's IEP meetings, evaluations, and medical appointments, framing preparation for them like an athlete preparing for game day.

Stephen and Lori Sox interview Melissa Kynoch, a Birmingham, England mother whose pregnancy with her son Bertie, who has Down syndrome, was featured in the BBC documentary series Life and Birth.

Stephen Sox, Lori Sox, and psychologist Dr.

Interview with Katelyn Quintero about Best Buddies, an international organization promoting inclusion for people with disabilities.

Liz Plachta discusses her organization Ruby's Rainbow, which provides scholarships for individuals with Down syndrome to pursue secondary education.

Nancy Gianni, founder of Gigi's Playhouse, discusses the importance of support networks for families of children with Down syndrome.

Stephen and Lori Sox revisit an interview with actress Megyn Price, honoring her uncle Bill's legacy of love and impact.

Abby Brandon-Levitz and Misty Adams discuss the New York City Buddy Walk and the Times Square video celebrating individuals with Down Syndrome.