Alison is an educational consultant and doctoral student, but is speaking today in her capacity as both the mum of a trisomy 18 child and a trustee of SOFT UK - the national support organisation for families affected by Trisomy 13 and 18. Her daughter Isabel, who has full Trisomy 18, is now 10 years old. Alison’s experiences have led to her becoming passionate about helping healthcare professionals to better understand how to support parents and families facing a Trisomy diagnosis.