KARACHI: In a bright training kitchen in Karachi, young adults with Down syndrome chop vegetables, measure ingredients and prepare sandwiches under the guidance of their culinary instructor, skills their parents once believed were beyond their reach.
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The medical condition, caused by the presence of an extra chromosome, can affect learning, motor coordination and speech.
Experts say structured, hands-on training, especially in practical life skills such as cooking, significantly improves independence and confidence, which is what the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP) aims to deliver through its “Education for Life” initiative.
“Parents say their child could not even turn the stove on earlier,” Shayan Zafar, General Manager Communications and Awareness at KDSP, told Arab News on Friday. “They were scared of a mishap when the child entered the kitchen. Now, thanks to the kitchen and KDSP, they make evening tea for their parents at home.”
