Before CHIN: A Life of Uncertainty Nakiwendo Majorine, an energetic and joyful eight-year-old girl, is the middle of three siblings. Born with Down Syndrome, her early years were filled with uncertainty. Down Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects brain and body development, made communication and social interaction difficult for Majorine, and her family didn’t know how to support her. Figure 1: SNE Teacher teaching Majorine basic education at Winefried Tyrell Special Nee