Living with Williams Syndrome

[@HenrikRagnarsson]

It really makes me ill to see them talk about him in third person. HE'S SITTING THERE! TALK TO HIM!

[@stap0510]

***** Absolutely agree with you. It was very rude.

[@thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115]

***** Dude...he *can't* partake in the conversation the way most people can. Odds are he's not able to follow much of it. At least they're speaking kindly about him.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

I agree! He can talk let him do most of the talking! I'm autistic and I have a IG page and just recently a we heart it page & a snapchat that I manage myself!

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

As well as a learning disability it's called HIGH FUNCTIONING!

[@MiaBright]

This interview is just as much about what it's like for families living with a family member who has Williams as it is about an individual living with Williams. I think she did a good job of asking questions of all of them, including George.

[@jtshelton2822]

Hey I have William syndrome been living with it for 15 years and going to be living with it forever no matter or what I feel special cause god made me the way he wanted to

[@OrbEmber]

Good on ya Derek for saying that it is an actual blessing rather than a curse, I too have this attitude toward my 3yo williams boy. Its almost like a change in evolution of the race toward happiness, acceptance and humility, in which this syndrome is teaching we who look after them, and those who come in contact and form close relationships with them. The problem is with our dog eat dog society, if we lived in a utopian world, williams syndrome would be seen as a model of outlook in which one would strive to view our existence and perceive the beauty of the world around us in innocent acceptance and trust instead of intellectually driven selfishness, disappointment, competitiveness and fear.

[@laqlamb1388]

Without intellectualism we would still be in the Iron Age and wouldn't be able to help these kinds of people And innocent acceptance can be very unwise (for instance trusting strangers, blind faith in the stock market, and lack of critical thinking skills would all be products of blind acceptance and would lead us into chaos. Good day, - Laq

[@erizzle67]

I want to see an interview with him by himself. The family kept piping in when he'd stumble for a second. I know they want to help. Just give him space to speak. He's lovely. I kept fast forwarding to get to the parts where he was speaking.

[@thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115]

Frankly, it's really a relief to know that kids with William's Syndrome are able to be content, despite their disability. One thing that makes me super paranoid about having a severely-disabled kid someday is the fact that they might know what they are missing out on. But I think if I found out my kid had William's Syndrome, it wouldn't bother me too much, because I wouldn't have to worry as much about him or her becoming depressed about their disability.

[@Clone42]

Well, William's Syndrome is a dream compared to most birth defects, so of course it wouldn't "bother you much." A child is yours, faults and all. What they're born with will not "bother you", it will torment you.

[@laqlamb1388]

People with Williams Syndrome often suffer from depression.

[@jeanineburger9447]

Living with Williams syndrome in South Africa where limited awareness prevails, are certainly a serious challenge for individuals and their families whereas in USA and UK those associations supporting individuals with WS brings forward astonishing opportunities resulting in as near a normal life as possible within these great support groups. Likewise George(17years old); Johan Coetzee previously for East London, living in Namibia since Sept 2009, little opportunities apart from those in his hometown becomes his support group. Unfortunately, when starting grade one back in 2003 (Johan already nine years of age), his school in East London advised us that he could no longer attend school due to his lack of abilities to learn reading/writing: SO SAD.

[@carinacoliveira5306]

oi Williams Carina som Coco som

[@natosegueda22]

To all those who have unecessary comments KEEP TO YOURSELF !!!!!!!

[@iamcleaver6854]

And who is to judge which comments are unnecessary???

[@41493bradley]

I don’t know what it is about people with William syndrome. Just being in their presence is wonderful. Its like the same feeling of being around a guru. Something just feels heavenly about them and I’m not a religious person. Most of us may feel lucky we don’t have William syndrome but we would do anything to feel as good as this guy does in this video. It makes you wonder who really got the short end of the stick. But life’s weird like that. We may think we’re lucky and they may think they’re unlucky. In other words. People who don’t have the disability are less happy than the unlucky people who have the disability. And what do we want more than anything? We want feel good. So they may have a disability when it comes to doing certain tasks, but we have an even bigger disability when it comes to being happy

[@jesseleeward2359]

They can pick up on social cues. And this ability can inadvertently mask their intellectual handicap briefly.

[@bretflemmusic]

wow this is amazing I have Williams Syndrome I hope to meet all of you in Chicago

[@eveventura7750]

George is a cutie and so sweet and polite !!!

[@dwayneflemming5499]

i have a daughter with williams syndrome and she loves music and she even knows how to get on the internet! she was raised with 8 other sibling which are normal. her twin is normal also! the DR. SAOD WHEN SHE WAS 1, that she will have the age of a 3 yr old for life! she proved them wrong! she is 22 yrs old but function's at a 11 yr old! she can even prepare some foods like sandwiches, and uses the microwave oven. she knows lyrics to song i cant remarkable!

[@andynorvell4953]

dwayne flemming.. I do a companionship with a young man who has WS.. Actually we were friends before l started doing the companionship.. He loves music especially the Beach Boys.. He is going to a summer camp in Nashville this year.. Its really kool l went with him and his family the other year in Nashville and went to the sho..it was a great show Rascal Flats was there.. He is actually pretty smart too.. We play complicated video games.. I ask him how to do stuff on my phone sometimes..how to spell things..he not a bad bowler..if l help line him up he does ok at par 3 golf..and says the damnest things that are absolutely hilarious..but sometimes he drives me bat shit crazy.. but that is ok cuz lm hi functioning autistic myself so lm just as crazy as he is.. I have a lot of fun with him..so glad to know him..

[@ginamisola8692]

i have it people make fun of me cussing dayly calling me ugly its uncall for show compassion .i have willam sydrome.

[@MrMikkyn]

Agreed!

[@laqlamb1388]

"…its uncall for show compassion"… this sentence makes no sense. Translation, anyone? And by the way it's Williams Syndrome, not wiliam sydrome.

[@sto-humanfriendly]

Laq Lamb the abuse they suffered is uncalled for. People should show compassion.

[@SpruceyTurtle]

I have it to I think I'm ugly i hate myself

[@sEEE724]

sprucey turtle don’t think you’re ugly you are BEAUTIFUL

[@youtubeepicuser4209]

Man she is fine

[@geirtwo]

I think it's interesting that his neck is bigger than his head.

[@hipoint40cal39]

Legs for miles...

[@wawewawe1316]

DISEASE?! DISEASE?! DISEASE?!!!!

[@amandabarker3288]

It's a disorder

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

dude they sound like south african

[@AmbiguousProxy]

+Hell Raiser Girl They are South African...

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

+alittleambiguity thanx

[@sy_c_8592]

Imagine that the interviewer is sitting there on the couch surrounded by friend who have to answer how it feels to be friends with a black person or how it feels to be black. It would be ridiculous to watch it. For me it feels the same when I see how they talk about George and not with George. Awful!!!

[@bassiekhunou-carter7062]

Being black isn't an uncomfortable condition.

[@laqlamb1388]

I pity him.

[@aka6153]

What is this strange dialect? The family sound a bit like Indians

[@TheLastProzacNation]

Ak A I think it's south african accent

[@cloudy2.083]

I like there voice wish I didn't have a dang American one 😭 I don't have the syndrome btw

[@willynymbus]

I think the host is very cute.

[@Nena-pi4ki]

I bet they're Austrian

[@insanofreeriderdh3119]

Oi

[@sophiatripiccione2330]

I guys!!!! My friend told me to watch this video!! How r u guys!!!!! What's ur favorite color? 😄🤓😅😝😅😝😜😜😜😆😛😜😜😚😌😋😌☺️😍☺️😘🙃😅

[@Diabolicallaughter-]

My favorite color is black, and yours? :)

[@andrevitelli25]

My favorite color is purple!

[@metaphoria3]

Longest neck ever.

[@thelegendaryblackbeastofaa115]

Metaphoria I've seen longer.

[@bridgetashford9896]

+Metaphoria Its part of the syndrome, they have an elongated or often described as elvin appearance

[@Connorl18l]

+bridget ashford kind of late but not all kids with Williams syndrome have long necks because my brother has Williams Syndrome

[@bridgetashford9896]

+Connor L S no not everyone does, but i more meant the appearance is one of the possible physical characteristics

[@guystudios]

Metaphoria Interesting point, sir.

[@DagelijksLQ]

Giraffe incoming

[@avemyriam1]

Your comment said about what do you have in your heart and your education!