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We are currently transitioning our blog into a book titled Upside Down: Shift Your Perspective! Catch up on our previous posts below!

Down syndrome

On How To Give The Best Gifts

August 10, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke Leave a Comment

Last week was our dad’s birthday. Ever since we started Upside Down, Leah has shown an increasing interest in being involved with decisions about the blog, especially regarding future topics and future posts. This has fueled my excitement about writing together and given me encouragement on my hope to co-write a book together someday. So … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, gifts, Leah Stodden, Lindsay Stodden

A Happy Story… Because we need to hear them more

July 27, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 2 Comments

Right now, we all desperately need to hear a happy story. Today, Leah and I want to share exactly that, because good things do happen every day, big and small. We are all due for quite a boost, so this one is more big than small (although I often find the small stuff just as inspiring). Enjoy. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, Hope, Inspiration, Piano

On Jealousy and the Impact of One Word

July 21, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 3 Comments

My birthday weekends with my boyfriend Mark Struby will always be special in my heart. We both born in July and always celebrate our birthdays together. This year, we met in Kansas City, Missouri where my sister Lindsay lives now. Mark flew from Austin, Texas to Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, Missouri all by himself. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, Down syndrome awareness

On Being Sunshine

June 15, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 1 Comment

After a roller coaster of a week, we are beyond thankful that our Grandpa was sent home from the hospital today. I had waited over 11 months to get that hug from him, and being able to drive 4 hours to see him -instead of a 14-hour plane ride from Paris- this week meant so … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, Special Needs

On Doctor Doggies

June 1, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 1 Comment

Every Family and Every Kid and Child wants to have a Dog in the family. There is all types of dogs out there and you need to pick one to put in your family. If some people have any kind of allergies you have to pick a dog that is suitable for you and to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, Pets, Service Dogs, Special Needs

On Independence

May 26, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke Leave a Comment

I still need help sometimes to do a lot of things on my own. I will probably do it all by myself when I am ready living on my own and do the things that I learn like cleaning and personal care too but I need My Mom and My Dad to show me to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Sound Tagged: Down syndrome, independence, Special Needs

On Goals and Getting an Apartment

May 18, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke Leave a Comment

Every Child has a dream to live in their own place like a house or a apartment. Sometimes with their supportive family members and Supportive Staff Members too will help guide them through. A child that has with Down syndrome and a child not with Down syndrome too might need help. My dream is to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Awareness, Developmental Disabilities, Down syndrome, Independent Living, Special Needs

On Not Taking Life Too Seriously

May 11, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 1 Comment

There is a lot of things that makes us laugh and I can name some of things that makes us laugh. When My Dad start dancing at dinner that make me laugh and also when My Dad start singing he does have a good singing voice and wonderful singing voice and sometime it also makes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, Down syndrome awareness, laughter, Special Needs

On The Beauty of Being (S)mothered

May 8, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 3 Comments

I always and forever know my mom is my truly best friend. When I grow into a beautiful and wonderful adult I thank My Mom and My Dad to be supportive to me along the way. My Mom is my forever and always my most special best person in my life. She believe and support … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, family, Mother's Day

On Driving A Car and Accepting Truths

April 27, 2016 by Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke 5 Comments

I use to drive a car and learn to drive too and it have a lot of responsibilities and things to know to drive a car. I need to read the manual first and to know about everything about in the manual and need to read and study in the manual. I pass the test … [Read more…]

Posted in: Upside Down Tagged: Down syndrome, Down syndrome awareness, Special Needs
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We are Leah Stodden and Lindsay Clarke. We are sisters. We are different in many ways, yet the same in all of the important ways.

Our work focuses on inspiring the potential of all individuals, regardless of circumstance. We aim to encourage others to shift their perspective in situations when upside down just might actually be the right side up.

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