Sofia Sanchez stands under the bright lights. Her hair is shining. Her eyes are sparkling. She turns toward the camera and flashes a smile.
Click! Click! Click!
Sofia is not a typical 12-year-old. She’s a model and actress. But there’s something else that sets her apart. She has a condition called Down syndrome.
Sofia Sanchez stands under the bright lights, her blond hair shining, her brown eyes beaming. The 12-year-old turns toward the camera and flashes her famous grin.
Click! Click! Click!
Sofia is a model and actress. You might have seen her in ads for shoes or LEGO®. Or maybe you’ve seen her on TV, in a Target commercial or on a news show talking about her book.
Sofia is not a typical 12-year-old. She has a condition called Down syndrome. Some kids who are born with Down syndrome learn at a different pace than their friends. Many also have health issues, like heart problems.
Pronouncing words is challenging for Sofia. She has to remember to talk slowly so people can understand her.
But having Down syndrome is just a part of who Sofia is. Sure, she’s different. But, as Sofia says, “different is beautiful.”
