The content describes the author's interactions with a young girl named Aubrey, who has Down syndrome, over the course of several years. When Aubrey was two years old, she would point to the author's tattoos and call them "boo-boos," indicating that she perceived them as scars or injuries rather than intentional body art.
As Aubrey grew older, their discussions became more sophisticated, with Aubrey continuing to refer to the tattoos as "boo-boos" even as the author tried to explain that they were tattoos. The author notes that while most children gradually lose the freedom to speak their minds as they get older, Aubrey has maintained her ability to openly express her perspective, which in this case differs from the adult's understanding of tattoos.
The content highlights the unique perspective of a child with Down syndrome, who sees tattoos not as decorative body art but as perceived scars or injuries. This contrast between the child's and the adult's viewpoints underscores the differences in how people, especially those with developmental differences, may perceive and interpret the same physical attributes.
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by Andrew J. Di... at medium.com 09-11-2024
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