Being Chau Kuok: Living with Down Syndrome | Enabling Masterplan 2030

“Mummy, I love you,” said 34-year-old Guan Chau Kuok as he looked skyward when asked about memories of his mother, who died in 2012 of breast cancer. READ MORE: str.sg/w2nD
“Before she passed, I said, ‘Mother, please don’t go. If you go, I will be sad,’” he said.
His father Henry Guan said the pair have become even closer since his wife’s death and his two younger children left home after getting married.
“Chau Kuok has been my good company since my wife passed on. When he comes back from work, he gives me a lot of joy, he will crack jokes. He is a very lovable and caring boy,” he said.
The younger Mr Guan has Down Syndrome, a chromosomal disorder that impacts a person’s physical features, intellect and physical development and occurs in about one in 700 births here. He has also been diagnosed with mild intellectual disability.
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[@lazyjane1223]

What a lovely sweet boy and kudos to the dad for being such a loving and strong father. 👍🏻

[@flat012]

beautiful😀

[@NazriB]

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[@folliesofmen2628]

What a sweet boy. Must have been daddy's pillar of support after losing his wife. Hope they can keep each other company for many more years to come.

[@flat012]

you're a blessing 👏great wishes there

[@taneunice5529]

Daddy is a lovely n responsible person. So happy for Chua Kuok to be in this family!!

[@rdu239]

It takes great patience, effort and dedication for parents and family members to fully commit in guiding people with these kinds of shortcomings, its a great thing that Chau Kuok is very expressive physically and verbally in communicating so that he can express his feeling around people

[@shanthi1364]

Sir you are the best dad, amazing seeing how you support and encourage your son. You make him feel normal, encourage him all the time to strive and think positive about life. God bless you and your family.

[@parulrathore8153]

It's only 2 mins and I'm already in tears when he said "mother please don't go" !😭😭

[@magh3129]

Such a sweet and lovable boy. Praises to the daddy for being so caring and a strong support. Lots of blessings and happiness to both of you.

[@kelvinlee961]

There is a special place in heaven for Henry and Chau Kuok. Being next to the mother. Meanwhile please lead a safe and happy life.

[@p1xelware]

it's kinda strange that everyone is calling him a boy, this guy is a grown up man and I'm honestly proud of him for managing to have a great life despite difficulties :] adults also have downs syndrome and that doesn't make them less adults yknow, people have needs sometimes and it's nice to see that his father is there to help ♡

[@josephfong6018]

Chau Kuok is lucky to be supported by his family as well as an understanding employer to give him the opportunity to be gainfully employed

[@norachong1067]

He has a very good and loving dad!

[@hannah5245]

This is practising all the right values in a family! And corporately as a society !

[@BlackestEyes709]

Where did my life start going downhill? Been many years since i blew candles out and had people sing me happy birthday.I hate my life but i'm happy for him

[@arfkml]

What an amazing dad. Certainly brought up a great son too. 😊 we definitely need more people like the both of them

[@toixcchicken4019]

respect to the father, can also understand why the rest of the siblings don't want to appear on screen

[@marimo66666]

but why not?

[@toixcchicken4019]

@@marimo66666 why yes?

[@angeebb3080]

I have worked with adolescents with down syndrome and they are some of the sweetest individuals ever! Always smiling and very very friendly. I absolutely enjoyed working with them.

[@ji1511]

Chau kok is such a cheerful n sweet person, cheeky too. His dad and family support has played a huge part molding him into such a delightful character. The bond and positivity between them is so wonderful n not common in most families. Kudos to Intercontinental Hotel Bugis n its staff giving him the opportunity to work. It's so important to have a sense of contribution n achievement.

[@lydiat5819]

What a wonderful father-son pair, hope they will live happily ever after.

[@dt3144]

Such an amazing & wonderful daddy. Respect 👍💪

[@PulunganHadee]

I couldn't stop my tears, watching this.

[@jennycandela1545]

The father is very loving to his son and the son is very kind person. All his employees are so kind and patience too. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story 🥰

[@tlc_24]

The parents are gems 💎

[@gerry1945]

A beautiful story and such a handsome young man, got wet eyes....I wish them all good things.

[@gerry1945]

ABC US or Australia

[@jennieloh6312]

I’m so proud of Chau Kuok after watching this video. He’s a sweet , filial and likeable child!

[@aykesan]

愛情深い父親と感動的な物語。強くなりなさいヘンリーさん

[@pillbobaggins2766]

a beautiful bond between father and son, Chau is such an upstanding and caring man who must bring a lot of pride and joy to his family

[@cflorimond]

Beautiful story. What an inspiration to us all!

[@reinventedtobestill7358]

Blessed birthday Chau Kuok. Wishing you cheers every day.

[@alicon280]

What a lovely young man . And he has a special bond with his dad .

[@Gtr888-ub6xf]

wishing them good health ,especailly the dad cause he is 70 now .

[@LovenderMadziya]

He is such a happy sweet boy ❤

[@apitjack4988]

watching this one with tears go down. uncle was so kind dan semua anaka2 adalah tanggungjawab yang tuhan beri dan amanahkan untuk jaga . the last part was a bit sad, he doesnt know what will he do if daddy was not around .. sedih lahh ..serius sedih ..

[@ivantoh9001]

A very heartwarming story

[@eddywinlson5338]

what a happy family, god bless this sweet boy and good health to the caring dad.

[@heekyungkim8147]

What a loving father…

[@moons4363]

Bless him 🙏 ❤

[@user-pt2pc5uf1g]

Champion dad, winner son

[@applebomb4091]

good man and kind father.

[@anziar3038]

Hope that they'd lead a happy life. 🙂🙂

[@kennethken6558]

Clever and sweet boy! God bless you

[@ilmedahomeiwan9400]

Great job Chou Kuok💪💪💪 Wishing you all the best. God bless you 😃❤️

[@penguin6700]

Touched

[@dontbeAClown]

may they be happy always

[@mikemikhail3686]

Woah.. respect both of them. 🫡

[@superweiwei5775]

Chau Kok is the best one!

[@melginger3794]

Such a good son❤

[@FattyOn2Wheels]

Amazing father

[@arajfamily8960]

His daddy very strong and good person.. 👍👍👍

[@getsmartpaul]

I see TRUST, LOVE and ACCEPTANCE so all is well ! Thanks !!!

[@clairemenzies6218]

I’m so sorry I cried 😭

[@hobosaurs]

nice ! love that inter-con is so supportive, will support inter con

[@rachelvaz7610]

Not a boy. Jst an angel trying to share gods love.

[@leonmakenzie7972]

What a beautiful family 👪

[@ciel0_051]

2:20 God bless these people. I believe that the father made a good choice and is doing a great job taking care of his son.

[@esthers7668]

❤sweet father and son❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bbrabow1gmail]

The Straits Times: I pray that this gentleman and his son were paid for all of the ‘views and likes’ on this KZbin channel for this excerpt?! God continue to bless this man and his son. 🙏

[@stepht7508]

You are very fortunate to have such a loving son.I wish my kids would give me backrubs and massage my legs!What a loving young man💖

[@beezlebub9]

@5:22 I teared, oh man.

[@jackatsingapore]

Henry is strong daddy ❤

[@san45myinttun]

Beautiful

[@kntwing23]

I wish my dad was like his dad..

[@yoksian]

Good boy 👦

[@suzannayong9484]

He is a 👍👍👍👏👏👏 boy. No worry.

[@tangykombucha5558]

He blends in with the rest of the

[@Tantemify]

the father is a good man. it is not easy to take care of someone with special needs.

[@mohmeegaik6686]

Consider setting up a forever place for children that needs care when the parents are still alive. What will happen if the parents unexpectedly pass away???

[@bc3255]

Cool dude!

[@moons4363]

Aww

[@indirakrishnan4496]

Love you swee boy

[@aronlelenora9572]

❤❤❤❤

[@kntwing23]

Have social workers for him.. if his dad not around anymore…

[@ivanteo1973]

I hope he is able to be self sufficient and take care of himself, as we know Singapore is not a welfare state.

[@Mimi-si6qk]

Did they say Singapore? I thought it looked like Malaysia.

[@ivanteo1973]

@@Mimi-si6qk 0:47, does this place, Joo Chiat looks like Malaysia?

[@missymason2377]

Tautoko 😊

[@nelfacabualestenofo]

😢😢😢😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@mohamadsyahirmohamadzikeri5487]

sedihnya

[@deschan2246]

He is fortunate and unfortunate

[@KSG10]

🎂

[@deschan2246]

If the straits times is sincere to reflect the reality and truth. They should get a common Singaporeans who live in public housing with unfortunate kid to show the challenges, pain and suffering they faced.

[@starshine9836]

This is reality too. They have their own set of challenges and obstacles. But that they more privileged to have funds prepared. There are thousands and thousands of stories. This is just one of the thousands real story that is being showcased.

[@rdu239]

This is reality too, that despite the few financially capable Singaporean in the population they also experience these type of situation maybe to serve as an "offset" to the material luxuries and security they currently have.

[@alenaduplantier4505]

Iam normal after watching this I feel completely useless😭😭😭😭

[@fitlead3123]

By saying like that , can tell u are a very kind person . Don’t give up ❤

[@bbrabow1gmail]

Straits Times… hope to fish gentlemen and his son were paid for all the views and likes that you received on KZbin?! God continue to bless him and his son!

[@kntwing23]

They make him as a slave…what the salary for him?

[@Cappurniggas]

It is called "Down's" Syndrome, NOT "DOWN" Syndrome. If you're going to try and "educate" people about a thing, know what that f'n thing is called.

[@liluly1005]

No. It is correctly stated as Down Syndrome.

[@Cappurniggas]

@@liluly1005 No, it isn't. KZbin deletes the links but it's "Down's Syndrome" it has always been. Go to the NHS and look. Just because tons of dumb dumbs say things incorrectly doesn't mean that it isn't still incorrect. It's like all of the people who say "I could care less" when they actually mean that they COULDN'T care less. It's like the TONS of people who say "Chomping" at the bit when it's actually CHAMPING. It doesn't matter how many people learn by word of mouth instead of by studying, it's all archived. I learned about Down's Syndrome from books in the 1980s. You learned about it from someone who heard from someone who heard and then wrote down what it sounded like (like this jackass "news outlet") The next time you search it, search for when it was discovered and named and who named it. I would post links, but they only disappear. I taught you something today, for free! YOU'RE WELCOME

[@just.14]

What's your problem lol. A quick google search shows that both can be used and even NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society) prefers Down Syndrome.

[@Cappurniggas]

@@just.14 Thanks to 2 generations of dumb dumbs who "could care less"

[@reuploadify]

In 1975, the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a conference to standardize the naming and recommended replacing the possessive form, "Down's syndrome" with "Down syndrome"

[@naymolamin7375]

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