Reviewing Research on Down Syndrome to then Inform and Create a Children’s Book with a Child Protagonist who has Down Syndrome

Author(s)

Trey WilliamsFollow

Abstract

Children's literature continually evolves, requiring a steadfast commitment to align with new insights into various disabilities for genuine and accurate portrayal. This project delves into leveraging research to craft a children's book featuring Bonnie Lynn, a protagonist with Down Syndrome, recognizing the growing presence of individuals with Down Syndrome in today's society and the imperative for empathetic understanding within this community.

Department

Psychology

Major

Psychology

Second Major

Sociology

First Advisor

Laura Sanchez

First Advisor Department

Sociology

Second Advisor

Jennifer Warnke

Second Advisor Department

English

Publication Date

Fall 8-27-2023

Repository Citation

Williams, Trey, "Reviewing Research on Down Syndrome to then Inform and Create a Children’s Book with a Child Protagonist who has Down Syndrome" (2023). Honors Projects. 939.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/939