The powerful message of Down Girl in Shortland St after a controversial episode

"You also mentioned that the baby may have vision problems, yes I have vision problems I have to wear these purple and purple glasses all the time … my mother also has glasses but the hers are not purple and she does not have Down syndrome. "Infants with Down Syndrome can also have hearing problems, I have them too, my hearing aids are neon yellow and glitter blue, I love them because they help me to hear even better than the babies." people who do not wear them … Next time, I could have purple to match my beautiful glasses., he does not listen to my mother, and he does not have Down syndrome. 19659002] "I had a lot of hard time, I had many medical procedures. Some small, some massive. But the bonus is that doctors know everything about Down syndrome and my extra needs, so they can really help my body work better, no sweat.

"I like to read, I can read very long books now, and I love to dance, I love grunge and rock music but I also love Katy Perry.

"I really like to see the best people everyday, I really hope you can do the same for me and my friends. I hope you can educate people about your show strength and about having a child who sees the best in all that exists.

"The positive always prevails over the bad but I mean that I am a teenager after all and we can be quite dramatic.

" Nobody is promised to perfect health, nobody No one is assured of perfection. We are all unique and my Syndrome does not define me. So please, do not let people think that's the case

"Peace Peace Man, Faith & Mummy."

The scenario has been heavily featured in recent episodes with Kate, Zoe's sister and Warner.

Warner says that Zoe is too young to raise a handicapped child and that it will "crush him".

"Zoe is not a homebody at the best of times, now she will be chained

Louise told Herald that she was excited at first by the episodes, but her air changed soon when she saw the direction of the story change suddenly.

"I thought" yes! It will be a fantastic platform to educate people about Down syndrome. Then the negative reaction of "Chris" and the suggestion of instant termination destroys me.

"It's a very raw, painful and weird thing to feel you must validate your child's right to life."

"It's a terrible thing to have a beautiful child who is, in reality "There is so much negativity around a diagnosis of trisomy 21, that people automatically believe that it must be a horrible thing.Have to validate the equal right to the life of your child, or hear people say things like "oh, I could never raise a child with special needs," he laughs at you.

"I had a lot of difficulties living years." and discovering Faith had the Down syndrome would not even make the top 10.

"His little brother died about six years ago from meningitis because of a rare syndrome, currarino. Nobody ever dared to tell me that he should not have been born.

The negative angle of Shortland Street inspired Louise to express herself, hoping her stimulating but funny letter would deliver some truths to the house.

She told Herald that she hopes her voice and Faith's voice will help educate not only Shortland Street but will reverse the stereotypes surrounding Down syndrome [19659002] "I can only hope that people can stop and think about their comments or actions, not only for people with Down syndrome, but also for all those who may look or act differently and get to know the person before making a judgment, especially on something as valuable as his right to life. "

Kim Porthouse, spokesman for the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association, said that the group was "dismayed by the insensitive and ignorant stories" Shortland Street

Porthouse said that history "reinforces many prejudices that does to have a child at Down syndrome's complexion is a burden. "

She said that the organization has received calls from a number of families and Down's syndrome. "But what is worse, is that many of our young Down's syndrome absolutely love Shortland Street and suddenly one of their heroes told them that their families would have been better without Porthouse said that the question of screening is a sensitive issue and that many women are not informed about it, and that those who receive a positive test often do not receive balanced information. The only choice, to abort, and the statements of Dr. Warner on Shortland Street only underscore it. "

TVNZ and South Pacific Pictures declared Recognize that history addresses a sensitive topic, but Shortland Street is known for tackling a variety of issues facing New Zealanders.

"The producers of the show work closely with the medical advisers. In the context of a drama.

"We realize that not everyone will agree with all the choices we make, but we always appreciate when people come to us to share their comments.In 1965, the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association published a video highlighting the normal life of people with Down syndrome.

In the video, young adults with Down syndrome explain that they are still able to function in everyday society – same dreams, aspirations, and dreams. goals that most people.

A girl with Down syndrome said her goal was to become an actress on Shortland Street .