Summer Adamson
Summer Adamson has enjoyed reading and writing for as long as she can remember! When her third child Jayne was born with Down syndrome, she began sharing her story with the world, highlighting the extra beauty and joy. As a fearless advocate for providing all children opportunities to explore their potential, Summer is passionate about sharing goodness and helping others to see the magic of inclusion. Her favorite place to be is on an adventure with her husband and four children. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She is on instagram @alittleextrajayne
Jayne Adamson
Jayne Adamson has been breaking down barriers since birth. Down syndrome is something Jayne has, but it doesn’t define who she is or what she can do. She is a teenager with a heart as big as her dreams. She is sweet, sassy, determined, strong willed, witty and smart; she loves dancing, singing, drawing, crafts, cooking, music, make-up, friends, school, making lists, and setting goals!
Most recently, Jayne designed her own dress with Ivy City Co, and her own phone case with Walli Cases. She was featured in Utah Business Magazine and Utah Valley Magazine as part of their Fab 40 for 2023. She has modeled for fashion brands Albion Fit and Ivy City Co, and has been in social media campaigns for JCPenney, Lord and Taylor, and more.
Jayne shares her story via the instagram account: @alittleextrajayne
a note from summer
On the day our beautiful Jayne was born, we learned that instead of having 46 chromosomes, she had 47—one extra chromosome!
At first, Jayne’s diagnosis, Down syndrome, felt scary and overwhelming. But then I held Jayne in my arms, and realized nothing felt different. She was my baby and we were in love! Although we initially continued to worry—we knew so little about Down syndrome—the older she became, the more we realized . . . Jayne was just . . . Jayne!
Jayne also had more ‘extra’ than an extra chromosome! She had extra joy, extra wonder, extra compassion, and extra intuition—more than we ever knew a tiny human could possess!
Soon, I began to share her story with the world. I became committed to advocating how beautiful life is with Down syndrome.
Through social media, Jayne has had an opportunity to share her story, showing that having Down syndrome does not define who she is. Instead, it’s all of her “extra” that makes her unique!
Jayne’s story has touched people around the world, with her infectious smile, grateful heart, determination and excitement for life!
Whether a child is neurodivergent or neurotypical, has a diagnosis or does not, each child has different talents, interests, and abilities, and each deserves an opportunity to reach their own potential and share their “extra!”