Do All People With Down Syndrome Think The Same? | Spectrum

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00:00 Intro
00:20 The "r" word hurts my feelings
01:31 I am in a relationship
02:49 I earn my own money
05:06 I want to have children
06:38 I can take care of myself
08:10 I love how I look
09:45 I'm okay with having Down Syndrome
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[@SamMKKK]

“when she’s angry, she’s probably hungry.” yes.

[@emilieraptor9373]

I'm crying this is so accurate hahahaha

[@delux4285]

🤣she was right there aswell

[@ammytshabatau1840]

Hangry. So true 😂 😂 😂

[@gregthomas3004]

Facts were said

[@amnotheretho5886]

i can releat to that

[@che498]

You tell em Megan: “I go big and I DON’T go home.”

[@miranda01mi]

she is a boss

[@mikul3122]

She has way more wit than I do lmao

[@HarvestingThings]

What an icon omg

[@e2ekiel]

Valid👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@432HzFlute]

How she said it was powerful AF 🗣💯

[@ACF_Real]

my sydrome may be down but my money up

[@y_e_s_L]

bers🥶🥶

[@Sizzle-zv3cp]

@@y_e_s_Ly’all are idiots

[@time3681]

yuhs i has dune sydrome and money supe up

[@ShinySilver3361]

​@@time3681money supe up 🤑🤑🤑🤑🔥🔥🥶🥶

[@curleekr]

we on top always up 🗣🗣💯💯🔥😤

[@anime_the_god-_-]

Nah it’s crazy no one told him he was on the wrong side at first 😂💀

[@Triple_Alliance]

2 others switched sides too, straight out of south park

[@lemurman7978]

@@Triple_Allianceyeah they were all on the wrong side

[@Triple_Alliance]

@@lemurman7978 noshit

[@SpecialNeedsChamp999]

So?..... It's nothing to point out, but they were actually just representing the people in the world, who actually disagree that the "r word" is not a bad word, which it is, and there is a law that was put into place, where doctors can't even use it. And they're also putting child development classes in schools, so General Ed and Special Ed's take them.

[@Triple_Alliance]

@@SpecialNeedsChamp999 yap yap yap

[@electricblaze8742]

Ain’t no way he was on the wrong side 💀

[@sammorelikesam9448]

LMAO

[@ty4living]

I lost it when you saw him move to the other side in the background 😂😂

[@nolimitshadrac9101]

Y’all worried about the wrong thing fam

[@yvanugon5743]

half of them went to the wrong side and then switched sides when the camera cut

[@Alfakeniwan]

Lol I'm sure he processed it as he 'disagrees' with the 'R' word

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

“Take that word out of your mouth and change it to respect” I loved that

[@Kamisreal]

You again hi

[@emmanuelarrieta8787]

Hi

[@emmanuelarrieta8787]

Here before 10 likes

[@inyerd123]

"bro stop acting like a respect"

[@arealisticbeautystandard8920]

Hey

[@emanuelasas6053]

Ok but grace thanking her mom and then giving her mom a sweet smile was so cute

[@DrewsCoolStuff]

"I was driving down 42 and some Respect in a honda accord cut me off."

[@MultiEMitchell]

I was looking for this comment💀💀

[@lizzog4553]

😭

[@JerzyStreetLife]

42 in what state?

[@OE2023]

"when she gets angry, she's usually hungry" I felt that.

[@arealisticbeautystandard8920]

Same

[@celiahyams36]

🥲

[@_all_around_us]

😂😂😂 so true

[@SillyNep]

My boyfriend is like that xD

[@ifrahjama2215]

Hehe same 😂😂😂

[@annabelle5127]

“It’s hard to keep my girlfriend happy” - why? “Because when she’s hungry she’s angry” Same babe same😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@syxoed]

he actually said "when she's angry she's hungry"

[@andreiortega9339]

@Katarina's Life not really the same point 2 different meaning

[@maiamaiapapaya]

He just needs to make sure there's always food around for her

[@ARIES-fw9ok]

Plot twist to finding out she was in the same room lol

[@somethingbambi875]

Yes, every time me and My husband end Up in a fight 95% of the time I am just hungry, or and tired 😹

[@BigPapiMatt]

Sean seems like a cool dude. Some comments and videos ive seen online be wild tho. Dude was so wholesome, and gave everyone respect and love. And i rock with that.

[@D1SRUPT0R_AUD1T10N]

I agree, he's legit and it's sad what people are saying. It's mainly just a bunch of kids leaving these comments who are blindly following those who have an audience who hate on others...kid or adult, most people can't think for themselves wether that be ego or other reasons.

[@chosenone2889]

nah why he hug Matthews girl like that 💀

[@stapleflea1172]

Yeah, people make fun of him for picking the wrong side but it could be easy to mess that up

[@AFALZBUSINESS]

@@D1SRUPT0R_AUD1T10N they're sheltered

[@cjr2131]

I'm really impressed with Matthew his responses took me by surprise. I never judge these people but he's opened my eyes a little wider to them

[@Tony12188]

He said "it's hard to keep her happy. When she's angry, she's hungry" I feel you brother. Homeboy spitting straight facts 🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnDoe-tb2fl]

I can relate to being hangry and irritable so hard!

[@fwpauly]

FR ON GANG

[@meerafinearts1914]

Yea he's clearly gained great wisdom....

[@bi.fruitsalad]

That was too true 😂

[@wJxcob]

Bruh I get angry when hungry aswell lmfao 🤣

[@garrettwilliams1690]

Megan seems like she’s been a career business lady for 35 years already

[@essp3688]

It´s really inspiring!

[@flya350tk8]

She’s such a girl boss

[@DivinityAwakened]

She seems like a child being hyped up and placed on a pedestal by the people around her. Like I'd love to see how she runs a business or pays taxes. Lmao

[@IzzyBizzyBooBoo]

@@DivinityAwakened Shhhh! No reality here!

[@s.barnes2037]

@@DivinityAwakened she can hire people to do that.

[@blinkmembersclub]

My brother has down syndrome. He’s about to turn 2. I was so scared when he was born, I’ll admit I was extremely ignorant about DS when he was born, but the more research I did the more hope I’ve gained. This video makes me extremely proud to call him my brother, and I look forward to watch him grow up.

[@Aspen1]

Show him this video so he wont pick The wrong side, take care

[@Jadon00]

"I wanna have kids because I love kids. They are fun to play with."

[@Haveanicelif]

Yoooo you need to say that in a different way like bro it’s like you belong on a list

[@Jadon00]

@@Haveanicelif i was repeating what was said in the video

[@Haveanicelif]

@@Jadon00 o ok

[@rialequay1787]

@@Haveanicelifwhy did your mind go there? wtf.

[@Haveanicelif]

@@rialequay1787 idk I was younger

[@barachel6469]

Reading the comments made me want to share some lessons i had to learn (mostly the hard way) from doing a club with children with IDDs like Down syndrome: 1) No baby talk. They are not babies. I’ve seen people baby talk people to with Down Syndrome that are actually older 2) Encourage independence, but don’t push them beyond their abilities. We tend to try to push people to do unrealistic things and we tend to get offended when people acknowledge their own limitations. 3) Please don’t describe them (in general) as you would a pet. “People with Down syndrome are great for families and kids; they’re always so happy and sweet; they’re always fun; they’re so cute 🥰” It can be well meaning and saying it about individuals isn’t bad, but you also don’t want to make sweeping generalizations as if you’re trying to convince someone to keep them around or something 4) Ask them what offends them or what doesn’t, or ask their parent/guardian/caregiver if they aren’t able to articulate certain boundaries. And then respect whatever answer you get. Edit: I forgot one last thing. Do not put the pressure on them to be your moral compass, an example of “how everyone should be,” or as heroes. This is also well-meaning, but the truth is, you are saying that people should be like them *because of their disabilities*, and not because of individual characteristics. And not every person with DS is well-adjusted, independent, self-aware, or particularly nice, but they cannot always help that. To put them on a pedestal ignores the very real struggles they have to go through. Compliment individuals rather than in general As an abled person, it’s impossible to get everything right without some correction, but we can make the world a better place if we listen to and respect each other

[@cool_scorpio2588]

I hate how people typically treat people with cognitive disabilities as if they are a cute pet, or a baby. It’s just weird…

[@Aandi_pants]

I have family with down syndrome and I was thinking of these things reading through the comments. Thank you so much

[@Angie753]

10000% all of this!!

[@chloecruz7697]

this!!!! there is nothing that makes my blood boil more than seeing someone talk about/to a disabled person like they are a child

[@emilyh8687]

You said it perfectly ❤️❤️

[@Papi_Churr0]

When Matthew and Kennedy hugged, and talked about how proud of each other they are, it was so beautiful, we all deserve partners who get joy from our growth

[@NinjaOutfitInTheWash]

Aw yep that almost made me tear up a little.

[@GiftieMuenda]

They’re dating???

[@Papi_Churr0]

@@GiftieMuenda yes! 🤭

[@clairesko4012]

That was true gold

[@meekermoo752]

Many couples can learn from them

[@Liv.Clarke]

What a lovely episode! This made me emotional, people need to listen and take notes. Beautiful to see people confident in themselves. Wonderful to witness true love. Great job guys❤

[@RDWillett1]

I loved this! These people were very well-spoken and have very great outlooks on everything, i think these guys could seriously start a company, like they are very motivated and forward-thinking and I feel they would be very successful in starting their own business. bravo, guys!!

[@slopely]

I love how jubilee amplifies different unrepresented voices

[@essp3688]

Me too! I was super quick to click on the video and got really positively surprised and happy when I saw the topic!

[@Arthur-fs5vl]

Ok

[@riveenwickenham8392]

yeah! gives a nice snapshot into the lives and experiences of people with different POVs

[@AlexStening]

100%!

[@FerretCuddles]

"Oh em gee! This video has people like me in it! That means I'm in it too!" Pathetic.

[@ginadevenish6113]

Favorite line: “I go big and I don’t go home.”Reach for the sky girlfriend!

[@10Th1ngs]

Rightttt

[@TammieAbusedNotBrokenRecovered]

Oh she's an amazing little firecracker and she is on her way! lol She had a huge tie dye company that she did all be herself! There's like 3-4 of them are on the show, "Born This Way", it's really great! 💜🤩❤️

[@AdultHumanXX]

Megan is going places! Wish I had half of her drive

[@streetmoneypolo]

Felt it in my spirit

[@reanna-hq7hn]

@@AdultHumanXX some aren’t 💀

[@larsdamen9115]

Best motivational video on yt. I'm not even a downie but I respect the motivation and power

[@SmokingLaddy]

Me too, especially when they talk about their self worth, no matter what hand we are dealt we should all be grateful for what we have.

[@solocupp6120]

“Do what you can do the best” is a very powerful statement.

[@TheJacobLisle]

Bruh, realest group Spectrum has had, ain't no trying to be cool or impressive, just spitting facts and self confidence, love it

[@cosmosDiv]

yup

[@shadyman3351]

Facts, I have a brother with down syndrome and its nice to hear other peoples side of the story and how they live their life

[@TheJacobLisle]

@@shadyman3351 godbless

[@amirahelechi7113]

That is literally never the case

[@kikib8434]

AGREED 100% 🥰

[@amarahsrabbitry1073]

These people have the self-love and self-respect that many of us lack.

[@Irisicaaa]

Well, not to rain on your parade, but it's easier to be happier when you're more simple minded. And no, that's not an insult. Critical thinking makes us more capable, but forces us to overanalyze ourselves. In some ways, these people are blessed.

[@soop3r872]

@@Irisicaaa damn💀

[@iamnolongerex1sting17]

@@Irisicaaa “simple minded” tell me ur ableist n go

[@emilynunyabusiness4568]

@@iamnolongerex1sting17 Does cognitively impaired work better for you?

[@ashb7153]

@@iamnolongerex1sting17 yeah I agree with his statement, wish he would’ve chose different words 🥴

[@cariwalker7549]

They have more confidence and love for themselves than I do! Each of them is really unique and special in their own way but all of them are confident and love who they are and THAT is very admirable!!

[@tykirahwilliams8401]

Loved them all but matthew really stood out so inspirational 💞

[@Em-un8gw]

You can definitely tell Megan is a public speaker, her confidence, she just knows what to say, her everything I can’t describe it but you can just tell.

[@essp3688]

I loved and felt really proud of her being so outgoing, being so clear about her visions and telling that she was beautiful. I really wish I was more like her. She doesn´t let her disability being in the way from her happiness and success. I love it!!

[@ash.613]

Fr she seems like such a smart and confident woman

[@isaaccontreras18]

Bruh she literally said public speaking is her career 💀

[@amnotheretho5886]

dud i hope one day that i have half of her confidence

[@lena-..]

she’s also so pretty

[@msb5775]

The guy in the blue polo shirt is very thoughtful. He said he recognizes that he has many difficulties due to his condition and wants to understand how well he would be able to care for children before making the decision to have kids. That’s much better than just having a kid and figuring it out later

[@vozamaraktv-art5595]

True! He seemed the most self aware/self concious.

[@mmmmmmmmmmm10]

Theres a spectrum here and he was probably highest functioning on that spectrum, at least it appears that way in the video.

[@Penguinverse]

He's more cognizant than most adults!

[@ddok907]

Something that can't be said about most people

[@killawalez3944]

I wish all people thought about that before having kids 🖤

[@RoamingHeathen]

The ‘I love the way I look’ question was amazing to me. I can’t think of many people I know who would agree or strongly agree. It’s beautiful to see their self love

[@lerm4676]

Ignorance is bliss 😊

[@OokPuddin]

If you told them one flaw they'd crumble like a sandcastle

[@anemic_izzy]

"treat myself to being single" PERIIOOODDDD

[@tawbawohid5865]

I love how they showed Grace while others talked so we understand her thoughts too

[@sophiepomerleau708]

It can depends of a lot of aspects of the syndrome. They are not all « affect » the same way. I had work with some people with DS and it’s not unusual for me to not quite understand them

[@towel1636]

@@sophiepomerleau708 what

[@MsDudette21]

Yeah I recently started a job working with people that developmental disabilities. many have down syndrome and few of them are nonverbal. however, u can still get an idea how they're feeling and how to communicate with them.

[@Ayokabrand]

Nah fr. ❤️

[@matheuspn2722]

Cutest "Thanks mommy" I have ever seen! So pure and sincere *.*

Yes!!!

[@angeladevonne]

yes for real 🥺

[@micheal2458]

Yes! I teared up, it was so heartfelt and sweet!

[@elwampo135]

I think it was degrading and humiliating.

[@cavitiorism9133]

​@@elwampo135how??

[@johnnylego807]

Matthew is the most self aware of all. All of them where smart but was very surprised by Matthews ability to express himself SO WELL! Best group of people you could have chose! Shoutout to Sean aswell! And everybody!

[@spidermandoesntdodrugs]

I have the privilege to work with a group of actors with Down syndrome. I’ve worked with them once and have another opportunity this April. This past experience was genuinely one of the best experiences in high school for me. My cousin has Down syndrome, so it was really amazing to see how talented and amazing she can become in spite of her circumstances, and i met some genuinely amazing people through it.

[@skullgarden2417]

Mathew has a lot of common sense when it comes to having children.

[@anon8197]

he’s actually hella intelligent

[@MariaMaria-uj2cl]

Maybe something a lot more people should think about when considering having children

[@akiramomoiro3083]

Did you notice his body language and facial expressions when that other guy started belting out about how he wants to have children? Matthew was just like uhuh 😥🤔🤨😬

[@willjensen5595]

He was likely the smartest there (empirically, I mean)

[@TylerLeeJones]

mhm, his common sense would make him a better parent than most by default lol

[@Myaa19]

Sean is so positive and he would be a great friend to have. His vibes are unmatched, cool ass dude and when he hugged the girl at the end my heart melted

[@berenisemendez5223]

I would love to have an un judgmental friend like that. So refreshing! Wish them the very best in life. ❤️

[@mrupsidedown9879]

I wish there were more people like him

[@sapientia_et_virtus]

I love these guys so much. So inspiring!

[@mramerican9627]

Their hearts are amazing. What a great group of kids. The love they have 2 give is beyond amazing.

[@svonjai2169]

The way she says „thank you mommy“ made my heart smile. Everyone needs help, no matter what, so nobody should be afraid to ask for it.💕

[@BigPapiMatt]

Im saying. Dat made a gangster cry!

[@ChefDaphneeFrancois]

Fr dawg 🥲

[@palomarosales8029]

I'm helping a special Ed middle school class. To the parents who dedicate much love and time to help their children like she does, they are heroes and honored to working alongside parents like her

[@Kaxxonxbox]

Seriously I teared up 🙇🏽‍♀️ what a sweet heart! ❤️

[@AllegraHayward]

@@Wtahc cease and desist

[@Poodle_Gun]

"It could be the start of a beautiful friendship." The way she said that was unbelievably charming and really won the argument.

[@SwerveNation]

@Isaac Duran wym

[@senpaisupersaiyan]

Honestly tho 😭

[@HaileyLaine]

Exactly

[@mannykings2190]

Now why can't we be like her and get along?

[@clainmings7052]

You aren’t very logical if the winner of an argument is decided by cuteness

[@spicyf-dbdmk9925]

I love the passion from everyone they’re so positive and showed that their voices matter

[@ashleypattonn]

My entire heart is beaming! Love this episode so much!

[@thumble360]

I underestimated people with down syndrome out of my own ignorance of what they are capable of. Thank you for making this episode and for the participants helping me learn more about the condition.

[@leob_v2]

Thank you for your sincerity (it was the same for me), and the kind comment that will surely help someone else reach a similar position towards this topic.

[@ravebae]

Same! They’re all so articulate and passionate about what they say! It definitely opened my own eyes and taught me a lot!

[@Alexus3237]

This makes me so happy. I hope everyone can learn to view people with DS (and people with all disabilities) as capable, autonomous individuals.

[@Zaeabun]

Same. I did not know people with Downs Syndrome could be high functioning or even somewhat functioning and can have jobs until recently. I'm glad we have companies like Jubilee that are working hard to dispel stereotypes like this.

[@agathachris9722]

I feel the same way.

[@JonnyDiggit]

Sean's energy is on a whole nother level. He just looks so happy and is such a kind dude.

[@imtheloml3953]

Ikr I just want to Give them all a hug their so sweet

[@tasha3757]

Most people dont even have his energy

[@CoolHandLukeDuke]

The word salad is wild, but I agree

[@jackknife4547]

The humility and humanity here is invigorating, I wish you all continued luck and success with your endeavors. Cheers.❤

[@Zaytoven1313]

I wonder how many of these people were greatly persuaded into their opinions from the people around them

[@sunbakedwings2768]

Judging how all of them would go to the same side all of them

[@galaxy6251]

Fr

[@focusfirst3954]

The overall positivity in this video and community they foster is something I strive for!

[@ifrahjama2215]

💯💯💯

[@obibraxton2232]

Same I had the cheesiest grin throughout 😂👏🏾

[@-Bloomingtales]

Honestly. They make me want to be a more positive person.

[@Marilynnyams]

Literally rainbows everywhere❤❤❤❤

[@JLydecka]

They are bordering along being arrogant though

[@nuckelanmainsack4419]

This is the realest group of people. I’m sitting here and be like: " facts. FACTS. Go for it!"

[@FlowerTower]

That is not how you use the habitual be 💀💀💀

[@amelsay855]

Megan is incredible, she is an inspiration ❤hearing her repeating positive phrases such as " l’m strong, i’m beautiful, shows how her parents raised her ... ❤ 🎉

[@kamikazeboysuicideseveryti4415]

You can learn from them, i love this episode. I love you guys!

[@sophiacarroll2927]

when matthew and kennedy hugged each other that felt like the biggest M Night Shamalan twist ever

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

Right before she said “when I dated him” I was like oh! Especially because the relationship question was right before. Hehe!

[@maze6797]

fr she's way out of his league

[@LewisWallin]

@@maze6797 Wow, that was unnecessary.

[@kys4s4c]

@@maze6797 damn why are y'all so concerned with who's in whose league just let people date

[@maze6797]

@@LewisWallin it's true lmfao she's like a 10 and he's like a 5

[@kitsontuli2713]

Megan's parents or guardians did a fantastic job in instilling confidence. This was interesting.

[@Hypnohealersarah]

She was raised by her mother.

[@Aglaesia]

I dont know anything about her, but as a side note, its very possible she could've had to teach herself to be confident and love herself. I personally came from an extremely abusive household and have taught myself to be confident and to love myself, thankfully, and which I am grateful for. I suppose I'm just saying this because if this were the case, I'd hope she gets all of the credit for the confidence she's come to

[@fabianatrindade56]

Omg I love Megan so much! 😭❤️

[@lateefahquadri5551]

It wasn’t interesting it was beautiful to watch🥺

[@DivinityAwakened]

Mhm, yea..

[@TristianWatson]

This got me hype for some reason, like it really snuck motivational speech for most of them❤

[@user-gp3qb7kd8q]

What a wonderful group of people. They’re all so kind and have a beautiful view of life.

[@chile_anyways]

My sister has Down Syndrome and she loved this video. She wishes she is an adult a lot and wants to be super independent when she grows up, but she doesn’t see many people with Down Syndrome on TV very often. But this video made her really happy and she said it was super inspiring and gave her a boost of confidence.

[@nayyainthecountry3097]

See if you can find the episodes of born this way it was a great show

[@xakirax_8864]

awww 💕

[@dyl6992]

this honestly warmed my heart to read, i hope she works hard and reaches her goals!!

[@mathewh3766]

That's so cool!!

[@everythingellie8830]

my sister does too! she cant quite watch and understand the video yet but im sure she will love it when she's older!

[@saria7316]

As a Deaf person, it's really nice to see more representation of American Signing Language as in the video, Grace use signing to communicate with her mom. People often do not realize how much useful ASL are for people who are non-verbal or even struggling with verbal (other than just deaf community), because it shows the different ways to access to communicate with parents/caregivers. This video is beautiful

[@rochellengel3444]

I'd recommend you reach out to Jubilee to do one on deaf people to help gain understanding and respect for your community if your interested. I sent them an email asking them to do one on Jewish people ( as I'm Jewish) and they did !

[@rubber89]

"As a deaf person"🗿

[@AtlaniBonita]

@@rubber89 What

[@Aarnyx]

@@rubber89 wtf you mean?

[@thatrandomgirl4574]

I worked in a care home for people with mental disability's and there was one guy who had trouble speaking. He used ASL and had a i pad that could say sentences fir him. He tought me some signs so we could communicste better. We grew a great bond because of that 😊 I wanna keep learning ASL

[@Businessduck23]

Ngl I only watched this Bec the guy with the blue shirt was in a movie called Champions. But actually it warms my heart how they care so much and love each other

[@vivienne1231]

When the couple hugged it was so sweet 😭 ❤

[@Nemo-qd4oc]

My heart melted when the couple hugged

[@RainWalking]

Is your heart Cold then?

[@yazzy3177]

they are disabled tho

[@cerealwithnutella2567]

@@yazzy3177 ...So?

[@teunvanmaren3847]

@@yazzy3177 bruh what?

[@magnaajeyam9994]

Same 😭

[@Mooodyyhhh]

Megan is an absolute Queen. She's well spoken, strong, hard-working and has so much drive.

[@goatlandia8457]

Did you ever watch her on “born this way”? She is awesome!!!

[@Mooodyyhhh]

@@goatlandia8457 no but i will!

[@sarahxo2689]

I absolutely love Megan. She’s an inspiration and a beautiful, smart woman

[@432HzFlute]

Agreed, she stood out to me!

[@lotusgrl444]

I want her as a friend!!!💞 she just has so much grit but is very endearing

[@romanmosley6351]

You know what this warms my heart. ❤

[@chandhand6539]

these folks are so precious

[@rebecagordon1921]

I think that if Grace had trouble communicating she should have had an interpreter by her the entire time, or help communicating her thoughts better. You can tell she had lots of feelings! It was nice her mom came out and helped her that one time, she seems so sweet 💕

[@potatodar]

Yes that should be a basic right - having whatever tools or assistants needed for communication

[@jin394]

It would have been nice. In the video with autistic people one of them had an interpreter or therapist or something similar with them (can't remember the exact title), so I'm sure it could be allowed but maybe Grace wanted to be up their on her own to show independence! or the mom didn't want to be filmed, who knows.

[@thespankmyfrank]

She probably had the choice but declined. There's no reason Jubilee wouldn't allow it.

[@sophieminter0]

Yeah I agree. I don't have down syndrome but feel like that would be me. I am shy, so if I was in front of the camera I think I would be even more shy.

[@kyleedwards1156]

"thank you mommy" and her mom smiled so big had me tearing up

[@elenak.9735]

If everybody was as nice as them, the world would be a much better place.

[@htxtony80]

Nice guys finish last

[@joshuathompson4242]

@@htxtony80 you ruined the vibe

[@rosealexander9007]

I agree

[@rosealexander9007]

@@htxtony80 only in your world

[@z.6480]

@@htxtony80 "nice guys" aren't even nice

[@AnsonRobbins_Bodybuilding]

These peoples happiness is absolutely contagious. You can just feel the warmth and love radiating off of them. More people need to meet a person with Downsydrome, it could change a lot of perceptions of what people are and can be.

[@boogiedown_]

*so we're all going to act like we didn't see homeboy in the beginning on the wrong side..?* 💀💀

[@HighKeyZxr]

and that same guy saying he love to touch, cuddle and play with children...💀💀💀

[@cavitiorism9133]

​@@HighKeyZxrObviously he didn't mean it like that. He probably feels safe around kids because he knows they wont judge him

[@catchyname58]

That is like majority of comments lol, no is ignoring that

[@traceyannbristol9906]

🤫 🧏‍♂️

[@myaava6608]

​@@HighKeyZxrYou have a dirty mind

[@laurenlizzie2569]

Honestly this video was such a relief to watch, my son is 17 months old and has Down Syndrome. Now i know he will have a great future. Thank you for the reassurance

[@tidaimon2149]

You sound like you'll be a great mom!

[@vernz8723]

With a mom like you,he'll be great.

[@youssefabubakr636]

In my heart I have no doubt he will have a great future with a loving mom like you.

[@belendeweerd9642]

What is the “r “ word ? Love the video 💗

[@TeratheSpitz]

@@belendeweerd9642 I would guess that the " r word " is referring to the word retard. :/

[@funcake22]

That girl who gave a thumbs up when Megan said she is independent. That is the kind of friend we all should have in our life 🙂.

[@bchpls24]

she has no idea what's going on lol.

[@NaMe-ku4cl]

Of course she does!

[@EclecticallyEccentric]

@@bchpls24 Not true.

[@senorita889]

@@bchpls24 You sound like a bully!

[@nngc22]

We all need a friend like that wow😭😭😭😭😭

[@kimberlyheredia538]

Wow I absolutely LOVE this!! My Auntie Kay was the best aunt a kid could ask for ❤️. She was funny, sassy, and most importantly she was extremely loving. I am sad she was born at a time where rarely did people not send their down syndrome baby to an institution, when asked my Grandpa told the hospital absolutely not and he treated her just like everyone else. She wanted to be married to her boyfriend and she wanted kids, but I believe she was forced to have her tubes tied. I miss her so much, she died October 7, 2006 and she took a piece of my heart when she did.

[@bittysnapshot3186]

“I like children bc I can have fun w them and do anything w them” is wild

[@pibawww]

Yeah he shouldn't have children based on that statement alone

[@cavitiorism9133]

Y'all are assholes, obviously he means he feels safe/welcomed around them and like they aren't gonna judge him or treat him bad like some adults do.

[@successionroys]

@@cavitiorism9133exactly , the people who are making the children line weird are just proving his point

[@AFALZBUSINESS]

Your weird for sexualizing that.

[@pibawww]

@@AFALZBUSINESS they didn't sexualized that statement, you would be a bad parent if the only reason you wanted children is to be friends with them. You're the one who sexualized it lmao

[@janinemaldonado6806]

I had a co-worker, about fifteen years ago, whose parents had Down syndrome. She was highly intelligent and was very pretty and fashionable. She was the oldest of five children. Nobody really helped her family. She learned very young how to care for her siblings. She wound up with custody of her siblings when she turned eighteen because her brother, then fourteen, got in a fight with his father. The parents were labeled "ill equipped" to take care of teens. She remembers her parents crying when their kids were taken away. After a couple of months, she bought a duplex so that her parents could live at one address and the rest next door. She taught her brother not to be rebellious with their parents and to respect them due to their extra challenges they had faced. I was so amazed at this young lady. It wasn't fair what life threw at her. She still finished college, as well as her siblings. Glad to see that people with Downs have a better quality of life these days.

[@bridgidmulligan4176]

Pls do not say downs it’s disrespectful

[@bridgidmulligan4176]

Very wonderful story tho

[@crlpxz]

She sounds amazing! Well done to her

[@MonstehDinosawr]

@@bridgidmulligan4176 Can you explain 🤔 honestly first time I've seen someone say its offensive

[@deesse6833]

@@bridgidmulligan4176 It's called that because Down was the name of the guy who categorized these people's features so it's not disrespectful

[@cynthx]

"I earn my own money" they all rushed over. KINGS AND QUEENS 💕

[@meinkanta]

It’s ok if they don’t earn their own money though. It’s sad that people’s value is tied to capitalist productivity. If they enjoy what they do then more power to them but I wouldn’t look at someone any differently if they weren’t working for pay

[@salmaabdullahgb]

Value shouldn't be about how much or even if you can make money. It's great but it's a bad issue that some people get

[@salmaabdullahgb]

@@meinkanta exactly

[@AirRedbox]

@@meinkanta lol

[@kraewe2367]

It’s great when places actually hire disabled people. A lot of places just won’t take the time, care or make accommodations. And even ones that do hire so many of them exploit their disabled employees. There is a 80year old loophole in the federal law (USA) allows companies to pay disabled workers $1 an hour!

[@RERTOxCRAFT]

Matthew was so intelligent and had outstanding motor control it’s so inspirational. The whole bunch was lovely nice to see so many personalities unlike half the robots on social media they are a lot more mature than other our age and just live there life to the full and are proud to be themselves so beautiful 😊

[@jamaicanjuiceboi5116]

All of them are radiant, beautiful people

[@Michael-up5jb]

I went to high school with Sean. Glad to see how well he is doing!

[@claireisaac7188]

that’s so cool!!

[@mrupsidedown9879]

He seems like such a great dude

[@riasgremory6380]

he's the most normal out here

[@bookedroomer]

@@riasgremory6380 weird comment ngl

[@riasgremory6380]

@@bookedroomer I'm being true though

[@persiah7779]

The pride and joy the mother's face after she gave her daughter help was such a powerful, emotional thing to witness...what a beautiful heart she has!

[@Timthetatmann..]

Very inspirational

[@chariot-of-fire9588]

Matthew seems like such a great dude, these kids are beyond smart 🙌

[@_BillieBirch_]

Yeah they're smart but they aren't kids

[@dopeydoo2952]

I liked how that mom showed her daughter how to say something rather than doing it for her.

[@revelesrichard9967]

When the mom came to help and she said “thank you mommy” the mom you could tell meant so much to hear that

[@taytay5243]

That mom was completely outta line! She was conditioned to say thank you mom, but her body said everything! That girl was embarrassed! Enough cares if she needs helps with bathes! Some functioning neurotypical adults don't like to take bathed!

[@revelesrichard9967]

@@taytay5243 you know people with Down syndrome have different body from each other just like anyone with anxiety and all .. relax she loves her mom and thanking her is special So relax dr Phil

[@houseplantasy8047]

Did you hear that? That was MY HEART MELTING 🤍

[@cigaftersx]

I had a stroke reading this comment

[@revelesrichard9967]

@@cigaftersx go to a doctor if reading causes strokes

[@rorygalusha5549]

This was so much fun! Great video ❤

[@emjay313]

I LOVE THIS!!

[@schneedgod]

Megan is so insanely well spoken, you can just tell it's what she does. People who do public speaking amaze me lmao

[@hopper6094]

Yeah, it's a talent

[@filibusterfirework74]

Ranjani literally running to strongly agree when they asked “do you take care of yourself” was such a vibe.

[@fwpauly]

autocorrect my bad

[@bartvander9358]

😂 heheheh yeh

[@sapreebenzoh]

I love themmmmm do moreee

[@ashtonhenwood5735]

Loveeeed this.

[@mehdi4194]

"just say hello it could be the start of a beautiful friendship" kennedy you're a queen

[@hex_xx_vex__3337]

I wish more people would understand how hurtful the r word is. I hear it so often and it’s so upsetting to see it be used so casually, since it’s not better than any other slur

[@celiahyams36]

What is the r Word?

[@flamingoxe5984]

calm down snowflake ❄️

[@ultimavioletb1599]

I feel like every other day I'm disciplining a student for saying the r word, or jokingly asking a friend if they're "sped" for making a small mistake. I hate it so much.

[@ultimavioletb1599]

@@flamingoxe5984 Thanks for letting us know you're an awful person. Be quiet now.

[@_all_around_us]

And it's ironic because the usage of that word pretty much establishes the person saying it as someone holding society back.

[@mothdust7752]

Why can’t everyone have these attitudes They all taught me something Thank you

[@Missmonique808]

This was wonderful❤

[@mathildelabibliothequedouc1360]

I wish Grace could've had more time to express herself if she wished to, she seems super nice and very cheeky, I'm sure we would've been able to understand her words and that the other people present on the spectrum would've helped and encouraged her

[@lexxie225]

I see your point, but maybe she was shy or didn’t want to. I can be quite cheeky around my family too but I’m shy and introverted around strangers

[@ollypebble]

her mom was way out of line to MAKE HER MOVE OVER FROM NEUTRAL TO SAY SHE SOMEWHAT DISAGREED TO TAKING CARE OF HERSELF wtf :(

[@lechewga]

@@ollypebble i get what you mean since Grace seemed kind of uncomfortable by it but it does seem like the mom is her caretake so maybe shes right? idk I do think it hurt Grace's feelings a little for a sec

[@GenieVillain26]

Many developmentally disabled people are coached from a young age to be silenced by their parents, teachers, therapists, various authority figures, and et cetera. Those people assume that the developmentally disabled should not express their true feelings and opinions as they view them as invalid for being disabled. This can lead to these people not developing a proper sense of autonomy and courage to speak up if something is not right. The reason she might not have made her words be expressed could be that since her mom was there, she might have been telling her where to stand as she assumes she knows what is best for her. I'm not going to take the "but she might have the mind of a child" argument. Mental age is an ableist concept used to further remove autonomy from disabled people and put them in situation that are sometimes abusive. Grace is likely a young adult, and thus she has the mind of a young adult.

[@lechewga]

@@GenieVillain26 thats valid. im not trying to fight or anything just giving an opinion. of course i dont know much since i dont have down syndrome or know someone with it im just commenting on what i saw from the video

[@stephenieroyle]

“Just go up and say hello. It could be the start of a great relationship.” - YES!!!! 👏🏼 not even a minute into this video and already tearing up.

[@Someone-uf6nu]

I’m ur 6 6 6 like lmao

[@oliviascruggs5615]

I love what he said, because I have autism as well, and instead of letting people putting us down, we should all just have some faith in ourselves and continue on chasing your dreams. I love those words thank you.❤️🥺

[@JohnDoe-ei5kg]

I don't think people with DS should be allowed to have/adopt kids.

[@jumpinggolemm]

I agree

[@sonicfelixsonicfelix5626]

I agree

[@panpani5079]

I wasn't able to make one friend during 5 years of my collage while Sean was in this room for like half an hour and already made 5 of them. Dude's amazing and probably rocks the parties.

[@cevcena6692]

He also said that his friends brought him there so he had some backstage too lol

[@neurologylove2135]

Same

[@ohnaw223]

thats just having an open mindset.

[@DiaryOfaCell]

All of the participants are very high functioning and well spoken. My sister has Down syndrome and it bothers me when people talk to her like she’s a small child or doesn’t understand what they’re saying. Most people with downs are very capable they just need a little extra help in certain areas.

[@artbycallie6816]

My brother has down syndrome, and he's only 3, but I hope people treat him like a regular person. I'm sorry people don't act normal around your sister :l I agree, people with Down syndrome are very capable, my brother's a really quick learner!

[@HouseMDaddict]

I've worked with kids with down syndrome in school before and it's only really the academics that they're severely delayed. We had a kid with down syndrome who had a NT twin brother and the teachers always treated them equally and the kids never babies the DS twin. We held him to the same expectations in a PE class and he thrived brilliantly from not being babied. Drives me nuts when people treat people with disabilities as babies.

[@jessehernandez314]

My mom works with kids with Down syndrome and I’m not gonna lie and I have to apologize I thought these were simple minded people at first (I was like 7) and I met one of my mothers students who was nothing short of extraordinary he was so smart and way more advanced than even I was and that day I stop treating it like they were sick but that now there people with own thoughts and dream and feelings and I am so blessed to have met him and others who are just as special

[@rebeccag5042]

I will admit I assumed all people with Down syndrome were unintelligent & needed assistance in life. Like they were dependent on others. I was never taught otherwise and I didn’t educate myself, but things like this show me how ignorant I am.

[@artbycallie6816]

@@rebeccag5042 thanks for educating yourself!

[@JustDej3]

They all did great you go guys

[@ElGuapo4000]

Dude… Sean is THE bro… blessed be the dawgz