Parenting with a Learning Disability

Graeme Porter is a basketball coach, a racecar driver, and an athletes' representative on New Zealand’s Special Olympics Committee. He also holds down a full time job and he’s a family man.
In many ways he's living the Kiwi dream - but balancing all of these activities whilst living with an intellectual disability means that his family sometimes miss out on the attention they need. It’s time for Graeme to step up.
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[@garaldtao1801]

From one family man to another and from a person with a disability to another, I wish Graeme the best. From the importance of family life, good work ethics, sports to teacher's aids, speech pathologists and special classes, I have taken a very similar journey as Graeme.

[@RainRemnant]

Late reply, just wanted to say that having a disability doesn't take away from being able to be a loving, caring parent with lots to pass on to the child(ren). Look at all the abilities you have, and you seem very smart and well-spoken. Much of happiness for you and your family!

[@AbigailBGnath]

Truly a great guy with a great attitude. ☺

[@donalobradaigh70]

He's the only one I can fully understand, he's doing better with a disability than many without. Go on ya legend!😁👊

[@vixkin]

I'm enjoying all the video's on your channel . lots of great inspiring people.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks Vixkin! Glad our work is so inspiring to you! Thanks for watching, glad to have you as part of our community

[@Indykitty1]

aww so sweet. this is about a man who has a few difficulties but is a good man.

[@sonjabaird1175]

Watching this particular video has given me hope that one of my sons in particular will be able to reach his goals. Although all 3 of my sons have learning difficulties my youngest is more of a concern

[@JordanPAT]

He might have a disability, but he's a smart husband, parent and leader.

[@sallys4474]

Special needs, speaking, reading, writing. Unusual leadership skills.

[@zakford8039]

Disability doesnt matter if a person has a good heart and is a great parent and partner.

[@eatymceatison97]

Actually, it does. His children have a higher likelihood of being intellectually disabled, too.

[@RainRemnant]

@@eatymceatison97 wouldn't take away from having a happy, fulfilled life, don't need a world full of Einsteins

[@saverns]

What a good man, caring father and a very loving husband. Best wishes!!

[@naisulusaukelea6853]

Laughed so much when his cooking ended up on the lawn 😂😂😂 this guy is great!

[@roxyhaze6955]

same lol

[@The16BitLolita]

I really had to subscribe! All the videos are so heart warming. I love to see the families and gives me hope and inspires me so much. Warm regards from Portugal

[@AttitudeLive]

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[@heatherbowlan9822]

I realy love you channel ,it lets me in to have a glimpse into a lot of different styles of families , thier challenges , struggles , with so much love and understanding , that help others who watch ,understand , your curage and strength is in credible , I thank all of these families for ALOWING us a glimpse in to thier beautiful family lives , my God protect over you all and give you his grace to get thew ,EVERTHING that ocures , love you all !you'll be in my prayers .❤️🇨🇦🙏🏽🇨🇦❤️

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks so much for your kind words Heather!

[@evianamorales]

What an amazing father Graeme is! He's such an inspiration! 🙌❤

[@lukaselijahephraimlarkins1467]

Hes a good dad!

[@wemuk5170]

Haven’t seen this for 2/3 months but it just popped up in my directory (algorithm) & I am enjoying this so much! So much that I’ve watched his family umpteen times now. 😊

[@jwalt8019]

Graeme is so cute to me. I wish him and his family the best.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks again for all the support Jaii! Stay tuned!

[@juneannhollick9840]

Sir you are doing a good job with your family even though you have difficulty with writing English I'm saying this as a person with borderline learning difficulties ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@geraldineowens7001]

Most enjoyable thing I've watched in a long time well done to you and your wife .....you give hope to so many people well done for all your achievements and all the best for the future ""maybe baby no 2 "" best of luck .....x

[@mayasilva7972]

Awesome dude

[@BittahHunnie]

God bless her... that's gonna get old real fast, possibly for both of them. She's super patient.

[@susanwarner8901]

Lovely, happy family is what counts to be successfully prescious.

[@macorourke2222]

A Great inspirational story. Thanks for sharing Brother 😀 👍 ♥️ 🇨🇦 🇳🇿🌎♥️🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉💯💯

[@zerov1378]

a beautiful family, you all are lovely people 💗💗💗

[@adrianasala2780]

Inspiring father

[@chelawelch7244]

Great family.

[@AttitudeLive]

Hope you enjoyed the episode! 😀

[@rebeccamccready1135]

Watt amazing story I enjoyed every minute of this video ♥️😎

[@niilespunkari8832]

"you'll get there one day" @ 18:39 so funny

[@mrs.garcia6978]

I feel ya Nyssa on G being gone a lot. Once kids come it gets tricky. Hopefully y’all figured it out

[@mya_g0r3]

Im so happy im Lilly’s best friend 5 years later

[@ffishfinger]

If the documentary says I missed it, do they say what learning disability he is diagnosed with? Might not be important to him as an individual but would be useful for people searching who may be going through similar things, looking for others experiences

[@WatchHeadsRoll]

I know. He somewhat explained that he has a speech/language disorder, though they didn't specify. I'm guessing he has a learning disability, along with his speech/language disorder.

[@potatoO0o]

Maybe Language processing disorder?

[@wemuk5170]

According to Graeme’s own description, he has dyslexia (cannot read), dysgraphia (cannot write language) and struggles to communicate (speech & communication disorder). In short, he has no Learning Disability (intellectual). He has various learning disorders.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

wem uk ppl with dyslexia and dysgraphia can read and write, it’s just harder/different to learn. G can do both but needs help.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

He has what’s called a global learning delay in the USA. Which is a category they shove everyone in who needs support with book learning and speech. It’s broader than the ‘autism spectrum’ 🤷🏻‍♀️ G is G, everyone is different.

[@danicornelius]

I love that he cooked in his tux!!

[@burly636]

He doesn’t help her enough when he gets home from work. Sweetheart, we all had that problem. lol. Don’t sweat the little things looks like a good father. He doesn’t seem like he’s slow. He just has problem with speech. Hard worker, maybe has got a little too much on his plate but a good dad.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

G has a very cool wife and life

[@mumr4268]

Yes...help your wife at home!

[@amandajones5151]

Isn't brushing your teeth a daily occurrence? It should be done twice a day at least, but teaching its suppose to be done after every meal. Why is she so surprised he's brushing his teeth, and he only did it a couple days before that. I guess this answers my long awaiting question of why everyone in England and around have such bad teeth, even.Younger lads, they should know better on dental hygiene. That's what I think at least......

[@deilhif8522]

Amanda Jones This was filmed in New Zealand NOT England. And please don’t stereotype the teeth of my entire nation. At least we get free health and dental care

[@Premod]

You shouldnt brush after eating, your enamel is softer and can be damaged by brushing for up to 5 hours after eating

[@권태호-l7y]

he is acting as learn disbilty on film or is he really learn disbilty?

[@autisticzuko2750]

It's a documentary, so yes he is actually disabled.

[@Titan-le2gq]

reminds me of Forrest gump

[@ethanjohn9191]

Cute story but why does his daughter have no shoes on? Going out in public in pajamas too?!

[@mikhael6519]

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