How We Care for Children with Disabilities | Can Ask Meh?

What is your child good at? Did you ever wish they were normal? In this episode of Can Ask Meh, we bring together caregivers of children with disabilities - parents and teachers - to share their struggles and most fulfilling days together.
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[@nurhayatizakbah3858]

Taught Miguel for a year. He is 1 of the sweetest boy that I have met. I am so proud of you Miguel.

[@OGS.Official]

He was rly cute, we loved having him on set :') Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@timnyapming8114]

Nice

[@lecherhao86]

Thank you for your wonderful work!

[@robintan4471]

Stay strong

[@nichu0791]

Bless you and your family kak❤

[@GlasseAbyss]

Miguel didn't say much but it's amazing how much warmth and love you can feel he has for his mum

[@Lostmyspoons]

Energy is so beautiful

[@Namae_Desuuu]

“It’s so annoying”, “I don’t like”. I love that they can express how they feel ☺️. From a stranger to another, I’m proud of them. ❤️

[@Smt_.x]

She, not they

[@Kim-ky2wj]

fateha’s positivity is so endearing 🧡

[@faizahzainal.5]

Thank you ♥️

[@pppeepsss11]

she really made me cryyy

[@katherineyong2430]

@@faizahzainal.5what is your instagram and Facebook account names? I would like to follow along Fateha’s journey.

[@choinoona]

to fateha and miguel, the bond you have with your mummies are so beautiful and precious. yong le, you are so endearing, wanting to help others even as u remember the right way to help.i’m cheering for each of you! a diagnosis cannot rob you to be the best person you can be. FIGHTING!

[@duckseatingbread]

Miguel was such a joy to watch!!! Can really tell his love for his mum. Am really inspired by the strength of all the caregivers ♥️

[@faizahzainal.5]

Thank you OGS for this opportunity to share with everyone our journey in living with disability. Fateha and I, as well as the whole family, appreciate this effort. Thank you.

[@OGS.Official]

Thank you for joining us and sharing so candidly :') Our pleasure having you on!!

[@syahirhasni]

Thank you too for sharing! I am scared of ghost too haha

[@dollyh9508]

God bless Fateha! I had a friend who had cerebral palsy and he was always happy and worked for a disability center and was very independent. Fateha you were wonderfully and lovingly made. God bless you.

[@aya-qo9wg]

May Allah bless you and your daughter

[@hikipediaaidepikih4604]

mummy can consider giving fateha a headstart by starting a small HBB taking in pre-order for craft coffee just like what Ground Floor Coffee is doing 😘

[@rachelleong6838]

Teacher Kimberly, you are such a selfless, wonderful human being. When you said ‘I don’t think my student are not normal’, that brought me to tears because by not having a judging or biases mindset, you are able to educate the child fully and make them whole too. The bond between the child and his teacher are so lovely. Thank you to Miss Kimberly and all teachers for special needs children. ❤

[@raydanz]

Teacher Kimberly is a special and kind teacher to her students. “One hundred years from now It won't matter What kind of car I drove What kind of house I lived in How much money I had in the bank Nor what my cloths looked like BUT The world may be a little better Because, I was important In the life of a child.” ― Forest Witcraft

[@GlasseAbyss]

Yong Le went from super sassy (15:05 😂😂😂) to super sweet (15:33 😭) so fast 🥰🥰🥰

[@ocswoodlands]

For the sake of proper information, I would just like to share that there are far more children who are non verbal (70%) compared to these verbal children (30%) in special schools. I don't want people to go away thinking (after watching this video) that they are typical SPED school children. They are pretty high functional actually. How do I know? I am parent of such a child.

[@trueseeker262]

Look up Suramin for Autism, Pax Medica.

[@drimachuck]

Jubilee did one called "Do All Autistic People Think The Same?" where they had a couple of autistic adults who were non-verbal in it, who also made their opinions and viewpoints known. Also interesting that you used verbal vs non-verbal at first then switched to the high functioning/low functioning dichotomy, which are pretty archaic terms that much of the medical field is doing way with.

[@beezlebub9]

Thank you for sharing - do the non-verbal children ever start to speak.

[@drimachuck]

@@beezlebub9 is speaking the only form of communicating?

[@savingday]

@@beezlebub9 Some non-verbal children eventually start to speak and some dont. Jason Arday a UK man who was unable to speak until the age of 11 and only learned to read and write at 18 eventually became a professor at Cambridge.

[@Review_Analyse]

@10:55 it's really heartbreaking . I think certain questions could have been avoided. They have such pure souls and hurtful words or actions should be avoided

[@seventy167]

right. He’s so overwhelmed by the question. 😢 sweet miguel

[@AbcAbc-qu6dl]

I was also a bit in shock about this question. I never asked such a question myself to my kids

[@grealeliv7069]

It can be rude or hurtful but someday is going to happen,he needs to be prepared, maybe her mommy can talk with him with a different approach...

[@Lostmyspoons]

It’s also important for them to learn

[@simbeekuan4056]

This is such an eye-opener to let the general public know about kids with special needs. Don't be too quick to judge them. I am sure that they have their strengths as well. Moral support from family and friends are crucial to spur them on.

[@jesstee74]

That is why it is equally important too, to teach normal children about empathy, to have compassion, kindness n to understand these special needs children. More importantly, to normalize Special needs children’s needs so tat our fast pace society can accept them readily without prejudice n they can grow up safely surrounded by kindness and acceptance. We still have a long way more to go but I believe it can happen.

[@crunchberrychaos1545]

I'd rather BE the one with special needs.

[@ziching859]

"if you don't give them the opportunity, you won't be able to see how far they can go", very true. Everyone and everything deserves opportunities to go as far as they can

[@esthergo7682]

To the mommy of Miguel and Fateha as well as the teacher of Yong le, a very big salute and hugs for understanding and believing in them. It was my wish and hope that people will be more aware, accepting and believing that these kids can go far beyond what we expect. To other parents, relatives and teachers, please continue to make these wonderful kids be always happy and be confident in themselves. 💜💜💜💜💜

[@gwen6937]

fateha's smile is so adorable

[@matt9445]

Kudos to the parents and teachers at rainbow center. The expectations of these kids is just for them to take care of themselves and be happy. Sometimes it’s a reminder to find contentment in the simplest things in life. And expectations of our kids.

[@elaine1520]

3:01 touches my heart 🥹 they have feelings and sometimes human are just mean for making fun of them…

[@merques]

Huge hugs to the parents and teachers of special needs kids

[@cmymotion]

So happy to see these kids smiling, laughing.. They are angels on earth!

[@sheryeeyong6257]

Im pregnant myself. Looking at fateha’s mum blaming her own for not taking care enough during pregnancy break my heart so much. My tears just cant stop flowing. I often do think i do not take care of my food intake etc well also since i am still feeling nausea at this stage of 22 weeks. Sometimes we want to take care of our food intake but circumstances dont allow us to. So please dont blame urself anymore. Hope you see this ♥️ Btw i like yong le’s teacher statement. There are challenges in the mainstream school children too. all these kids are not special, just different challenges and different way of managing. ❤

[@beezlebub9]

1:58 haha he looks so pleased with himself. ❤

[@hannahalcalde11]

WOah! They're so smart! The way they talk and express themselves is on a different level. Some people may do not know that these special kids are so sweet and sincere. I hope the best for them!

[@yogi2386]

This is so sweet! I love Miguel’s calming voice, fateha’s sweet smile and yong le’s affection for his teacher :) I wish them all the best ❤

[@dr.maryamabid9371]

I must say she is a terrific teacher who understands her students much more than regular teachers

[@enelreh12]

This made me cry 😢.. all the best to those children and their supporters. ❤️

[@evannewu]

Miguel is such a sweet boy.

[@spectrumliving7197]

Not one thing I'll change about my son - everything and more. He has changed me and anyone he has come across for the better. Truly they are a blessing despite the hard work.

[@daisy5605]

This is beautiful

[@hikipediaaidepikih4604]

I believe many siblings feel that way. Ignore naysayers who are always saying it's unfair to let siblings takeover the burden of caring for a SN person. First of all, they are not a burden. Secondly, they are family and we don't abandon our family. May God ease your journey and bless you in multiple folds!

[@daisy5605]

@@hikipediaaidepikih4604 ❤

[@someone_66667]

I broke down when miguel said " you would live forever " nd " I don't like this question "😔😔😔

[@aceace9397]

Me too, i was sobbing uncontrollably😢

[@jiarui1312]

Fateha if one day u become a barista, i will be one drinking the coffee that you make! U will have ur dream come true! ❤ cont to strive for your dreams! 🎉

[@jennyjou]

Hopefully, the time will come that there will be employers who will offer a variety of jobs to special needs people. Inclusion for all.

[@faithzzzzzzz]

The power of LOVE. Period.

[@raclzysy]

I think these children are priceless . The purest at heart! They might be different; people might give them a strange eye but don’t worry. God will not put you in a situation one can’t handle. You all deserves to be loved ❤

[@enochia]

I am a pretty functional person although I do have OCD and I manage it pretty well although I get moments where I feel like the world is crumbling down like when someone steps on my carpet and it's so frustrating how that person doesn't seem to understand all the self ritual behaviors I do to keep that carpet clean then they just go and ruin it by stepping on it with their feet where I don't know where their feet has been. They don't care and think im crazy which makes me feel even worse. I can't imagine how it must feel for these kids, we need to all be understanding of one another

[@zhilinchiam280]

I’m a teacher, teaching children with special needs. It’s not an easy job but seeing how the children progress and grow, its really very meaningful. ❤ All children are smart regardless whether they have special needs or not ❤

[@Mel-oc7pi]

thanks to these teachers and parents for being so honest..

[@LinRuiEn]

As someone who is special needs, these parents and teachers are great and caring. We have feelings the same as everyone, we only need accomodations and love and we can succeed. ❤

[@missymliaw]

Sending love for these children, their families and this channel from Canada

[@satoruwyd]

Met Yong Le when I was at Rainbow Centre before, he is very mature and knowledgeable for his age. He has grown a lot over the years and I am so proud that he is being featured here! He has gone through a lot in life and he deserves so much love and care. Wishing you all the best Yong Le!

[@Overlordvoldermort]

My partner’s sister also has CP with moderate mental impairment, Fateha is definitely more functional than her and I’m glad that she is, please take care and if she has a brain shunt, I hope that when it eventually malfunctions, Fatima will not blame herself because the brain shunt’s aren’t meant to last forever and will require change from time to time my partner’s sister might have a disability but she’s ones of the sweetest person I know. I hope the parents of these special needs individuals realise how strong they are and I hope people take the time to understand these individuals as regular people and not judge them based on their disability. On a side note, Miguel is adorable

[@stablio7506]

Well done OGS. Another great episode. All the caregivers are angels.

[@Yingzhi-fg7je]

Thanks OGS For sharing this insight!!! May more companies be more open to hiring people with disabilities and mental health issues, this will greatly help these kids and people!

[@Aira-tf5yp]

omg fateha's smile reminded me of a korean actress named Moon ka young, she has a very beautiful smile

[@twodotam]

Thank you for this, OGS

[@enochia]

They're all perfect angels, I wish them the very best life ever

[@SHIVMJ]

miguel is really so warm and sweet

[@emorcen]

I taught for some time in a special needs school and it hit me pretty hard. Every day I would ask God why He'd put these kids amongst us. Eventually after a long period of questioning, His answer to me was so that we can learn to love. Loving a physically attractive, highly intelligent kid is easy but a deeper love is love for these children that most of society pretends are invisible or even outright rejects. The caretakers are really heroes without capes, much stronger than the average parent or teacher. Much appreciation to the OGS team for putting out such heartfelt content!

[@lakshganesh4776]

So beautifully written thank you for sharing your experience

[@maryamali3347]

I would like to see the hundred of kids who go to the rainbow centre who are non verbal and don’t have a voice. The centre should be inclusive and include all including the so called low functioning. Don’t give up hope parents of non verbal children and young adults

[@user-rm9et1hw5d]

thanks for creating awareness! another great coverage by OGS

[@JD.727]

I'm glad to see kids like this existing here in our world. Even though it might be difficult for them to express themselves at times, they are all able to show how kind they are in this short interview in different ways. Kind people are who this world needs. You can see how hard they have worked from their behaviour and the pride on the adults' faces. I hope they are proud of themselves too and continue to grow and experience happiness. Lovely kids. You've worked hard and so have your supporters. Wishing you all a bright future! ♡

[@adahmichels7651]

I have autism as well as ADHD. It warms my heart to see these kids getting treated so well!!!!!!!

[@sabrinam4343]

As a mom with a daughter with a progressive muscle disorder.. you try not to show emotions and be strong because they need it .. but the moment you have to explain to others I find myself breaking down .. I tend to hold back and use running long distances to be able to control it .. stay strong momma’s ❤

[@esthergo7682]

Mommy Sabrinam, you don't need to feel that you have to explain yourself to others. Just be yourself and do what you think is right and true. No one have the authority to judge for it. Be strong and be happy, your daughter will also embrace and adapt that positivity from you. Hugs and cheer up. You already ade a huge impact on your child. Keep up the good work. You must also take time to rest and take care of yourself. 😊

[@puvanespm6096]

Love this. Very educational.

[@eloisecole3579]

Fateha look like an incredible young woman!

[@sangitapradhan3282]

This is so beautiful..I hope one day they ll achieve that they wish for..best wishes to all the children, their family and people around them..and thank you to this channel for this video..I gained a lot

[@parulrathore8153]

The kids radiate so much positive energy❤❤ it's heartwarming , thanks for the video💛💛

[@RodneyTan]

Thank you for this video! Really touched my heart and these kids really do know what matters the most in life - Love!

[@mariamarshall6116]

Beautiful families and teachers.

[@Alohajayne]

All of their humour and maturity ❤

[@oliviad.2975]

I am just loving this video and the experiences!!! We all have so much to learn about humankind ❤

[@emmaedelmann3027]

As someone who has autism anxiety and depression and so many others I won’t change anything

[@AK8901]

Came to the comments to say how awesome Miguel seems to be, and saw that there are already so many. These people are wonderful.

[@enochia]

My mom is 59 and I'm crying just at the thought of living without her one day

[@hikipediaaidepikih4604]

I think most of us, typical or atypical, "believe" our parents will live on forever. Sometimes I cant accept that my parents are way older now, sometimes I wish time would freeze for awhile ❤

[@robintan4471]

Kids dont give up. U are all little angels and stay strong never give up…

[@ahpat1]

Stay strong parents and teachers!

[@gimiwanmemengwaa]

this video is so positive, thank you

[@ProjectElf]

This is so heartbreaking n heartwarming at the same time.

[@brittanysapology9528]

I worked at a group home once for adults with disabilities and it is one of the most challenging jobs I have ever had. But it was also very rewarding.

[@simplemeera1051]

Every mother wants a healthy child because parents wants the best for their children but no matter what they still will love their children regardless it’s unconditional love, and they are sad because they worry about the future of their kids from school to college , jobs and marriage ,but there are a lot of support today for people of special needs.

[@frompiss_9]

Please stay strong to both parties. You all are doing great in life keep going ❤️‍🩹

[@yuri-tn9su]

Thank you for sharing this video! I didn't know im such a crying baby till i watch this ❤️❤️❤️ they're so amazing, i hope all the best for their life 🤍

[@songyuxin5498]

Each of them are angels❤

[@LionCity7]

How great a mother's love... ❤❤❤

[@skrrbaby]

Im proud of these children! I have a girl with autism, and i love her with all my heart ❤

[@jimw8615]

Thanks for the video. I learnt a lot.

[@LynetteKua]

I was fortunate enough to be in the special needs sector for 2 years and I just want to say that these kids are so pure, genuine and sweet. They taught me so much in terms of passing judgments, giving people benefit of a doubt and to treat people with kindness. They are all around us in our society, I wish everyone can be a bit less judge mental and unassuming when you meet them. They’ll definitely stand out on the train, but hold your judgements, they’re won’t harm you, they have a right to be included in the environment like us.

[@sakshithakur3066]

I wish them good luck. May they achive whatever they were dream of. 🧿❤️

[@nanettej9760]

Please God stop the rain and heavy rain ... unintentionally hilarious 😂

[@Maya-sv1pz]

everyone wants to be normal. but when something special happens, embrace it. love the cards you're given.

[@prihaps]

Omg how are these kids so cute🥹

[@farihamohamedhilmy4700]

12:06 One thing I would like to point out. It is true that girls with special needs have been taken advantage of. I really pity them. Parents must do whatever they can to protect their daughters at all costs especially the ones with disabilities. After watching this video, it’s amazing to see students with special needs can look at the positive side of life. I, myself, as a person with mild autism find it difficult to think positively despite the circumstances. Thank you for creating this video. I hope I can uplift my spirits while going through hardships myself

[@zoe9190]

As someone who does home care for those with a disability, whether acquired or born, it is hard on the family. If for whatever reason a carer cant come in, they have to cancel their plans (work or play) as they cant be alone. It takes a lot of work and they do get burnout.

[@ramsam4522]

This is so heartwarming ❤❤

[@tsunderes_were_a_mistake]

I wish my mother had even half the patience or acceptance these parents/teachers do.

[@jdof1819]

every single child in this video was so so adorable omg. from the bottom of my heart, i wish all them great luck for everything in life ♥

[@booboothefool1577]

Fateha is so precious 😭 I love her so much!

[@JohnetaPS]

THEY'RE SO CUTE AWEEE

[@jennyjou]

I always accuse myself for not being able to help my schizophrenic dad find peace, My mild intellectual impaired mum have progress And my brother Dionisis who has a sattelite in his 23 chromosome improve his iq and mostly eq. I have realised that people around me have been cruel and incosiderate of my family. I was called the daughter of the crazy man and stupid woman. That is why I came To the conclusion that we need a global educational system for life for disabled people, financial support, inclusion in every level of our society and involving social workers who can guide through the system and support. Thank for the vid!

[@ariahpipz1358]

I feel so much hope ❤❤❤

[@cedricyabyabin4408]

Kudos to them!

[@user-pe9sc3jw9o]

I love Teacher Kimberly’s reply to the question Do you ever wish your students were ‘normal’.

[@saralenechoy]

199? Such a cute conversation.

[@mosesvlog]

Really hope people will know more about kids and adults who are special needs I cried as I watched as make me thanks my parents for really have the courage to take care of me who has ADHD and Aspergers.

[@Kymmrodri12]

So beautiful ❤

[@theworldforgot4857]

May GOD bless them all abundantly in JESUS mighty and precious name AMEN🙏🏽❤️‍🩹✝️

[@yukilynx3526]

Yong Le has such a sweet smile :')

[@tareginda]

Such a difficult topic that need more attention on . Thank you for tackling this video . 😢

[@positive1027]

As a person with disabilities,i can relate to this.

[@verencia_hahaha]

They're very sweet :)