Sarah Duffen's Inspirational Journey
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What was the director's test for Sarah?

  • Writing an essay
  • Reading a passage (correct)
  • Solving a math problem
  • Singing a song

    • Why did Leslie wish he had started teaching Sarah to read earlier?

  • He wanted her to be ahead of other children her age
  • He realized that she needed more time to learn how to read
  • He believed she had the potential to learn at a younger age (correct)
  • He regretted not following the traditional teaching sequence of talking before reading

    • What is the main concern for the Duffens regarding Sarah's future?

  • Her ability to find a job
  • Her social integration
  • Her independence if anything happens to them (correct)
  • Her academic performance

    • What organization has the Duffens chosen for Sarah's future home?

    <p>Home Farm in Trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Leslie believe about Sarah's future independence?

    <p>She will be perfectly independent within the next 10 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sarah Duffen do in her spare time?

    <p>Swimming, horse riding, ballet, gymnastics, and trampolining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial assessment of Sarah's mental age by the doctors?

    <p>Five years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What achievement has Sarah made related to driving?

    <p>She is the first Down’s syndrome driver in Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sarah's father, Leslie, mention about her driving test?

    <p>She had to do better than average to pass due to being the first person like her to take the test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Sarah Duffen achieved that makes her unique?

    <p>Becoming the first person with Down's syndrome to hold a driver's license</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of driving schools when approached about teaching Sarah?

    <p>They had doubts about taking her on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sarah's father, Leslie, believe that she had to do better than average to pass her driving test?

    <p>Due to the concerns about a potential accident leading to criticism of the examiner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did driving schools have doubts about teaching Sarah?

    <p>The potential for negative publicity if she failed her driving test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sarah's mother mean when she said, 'They were wrong'?

    <p>Sarah surpassed the mental age predicted by doctors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sarah's achievement of becoming the first Down's syndrome driver in Britain demonstrate?

    <p>The significance of determination and perseverance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Leslie's response to the opinion that teaching Sarah to read was mad?

    <p>He wished he had started teaching her to read earlier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the director of the school respond to Sarah's test performance?

    <p>He recognized her potential and admitted her to the school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Duffens wish they had started teaching Sarah to talk before reading?

    <p>They were concerned that Sarah's reading skills would suffer without proper speaking skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern for the Duffens regarding Sarah's future?

    <p>Ensuring she has a secure and supported home for life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Leslie regret about the timing of starting to teach Sarah to read?

    <p>Starting too late and missing out on valuable teaching time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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