Teen with "Happy" Syndrome Needs Risky Surgery | Chicago Med | MD TV

Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Latham treat a 16-year-old girl with a genetic condition in need of surgery, but whose overprotective mother disagrees with that course of action.
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[@matthewcrome5835]

I love how the doctors treat her like a normal human being despite her having a disorder that causes intellectual disability. I've seen so many people treat full-grown adult people with IDDs like babies and it's infuriating. I work with people with autism and IDDs and the first thing we're taught is treat them like the age they are, not as babies, but so many people ignore that.

[@LoneWolf-oz2mq]

I respect you for that. I am 37 and since I was a kid had a mild learning disability and ADD and it's been long suspected with various symptoms that I have Autism, it is something I hope to get tested for next year. I recognize that I am different and can handle different challenges differently than others, and I act differently. It is difficult to explain myself to others when I do not have answers and do not fully know myself. My older sister works with children and adults with physical and mental challenges and she treats them like adults and respects them, but with me she treats me like I am a teenager and not capable of doing more in life. I am trying to upgrade my education so that I can go to college next year. Keep up the great work that you do and know that you are making a difference in someone's life each day. 🙂

[@scriptorpaulina]

Seriously, just because I don’t want to do anything by myself doesn’t mean I’m not 28 with a high IQ. It just means I’m not good at certain things.

[@annikenlittle9644]

@@scriptorpaulinaGirl Mentally Challenged?? Girl Seem Normalish. Poor Girl

[@madisonbrooks5793]

Being autistic is NOT an intellectual disability, that's blatant misinformation and incredibly dangerous misinformation. The diagnostic criteria explicitly says that's no intellectual impairment of any kind

[@lunagames8133]

I work for the NHS, you will all be happy to know that there is a new mandatory training on learning disabilities and Autism. To me the training was common sense, talking down is rude etc. I'm a health care assistant, I've had nurses tell me not to "overwhelm them" because they don't understand. 🙄 I will determine what they understand by this magical concept called *asking them* Wow, insane.

[@fuhgetabatit1051]

Even though she looks happy she definitely seems scared at the same time.

[@soniag.2100]

Yes and also she's very sweet and lovely🥺❤️ poor girl she's so brave

[@tinasattler1]

She was most with Williams are win they see new drs. I have williams

[@allisonhosier3574]

My cousin was diagnosed with Williams syndrome and hes awesome. He loves cars and rap music. He does have a son with the same condition but nothing really stops him.

[@michellethiesen7972]

He has a son? How wonderful, it's uncommon for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to have kids. That gives me hope too. I have autism and am developmentally a teenager. I've always wanted kids though.

[@allisonhosier3574]

@@michellethiesen7972 it's hard to have a kid as is. His kid is great but from my understanding the co-parenting situation is very court oriented and it's rough. My cousin lives in disability from the state at this point on top of that.

[@Sniperboy5551]

Don’t you think it’s better to not pass those genes on?

[@hillijo]

​@@Sniperboy5551 that is uncalled for.

[@CrazyLori360]

​@@Sniperboy5551Usually a genetic illness needs to be carried by both parents in order to be passed on to the child. So as long as one parent does not carry the gene, it will unlikely pass on to the child. The child can carry the bad gene, but got have it.

[@nicolasdiez7688]

Man she's such an adorable child Congrats for the girl for doing a great performance as a child with Williams Syndrome

[@BigBrother4Life]

I agree, she looks innocent as a child.

[@jilla-dr9hu]

I agree. She did the williams syndrome very well if she really didn’t have it. I’m not sure.

[@Avatar_Fan_72]

@@jilla-dr9huyesss agree

[@foolslayer9416]

Having this syndrome sounds exhausting. I understand the desire to be happy, all the time. But I wouldn't have the energy.

[@littleleah310]

Real😂

[@twothousandandchew]

the point of the syndrome is that it’s beyond their control.. like thanks for informing us of how strong people with this syndrome are with that comment of how you could never

[@jessicaarmstrong5035]

Me too. The mom's right though. She's such a bright light here. Obviously, she doesn't have a choice in that but the right parent would view that as a beautiful thing. It's a shame they have so many ailments in addition to that.

[@sarahmoeller7578]

It is exhausting. In private they are a lot different.

[@daisysummer514]

@@sarahmoeller7578they can be obsessive and extremely annoying. But very good at music

[@jilla-dr9hu]

I get it, she doesn’t want to expose her child to a major and risky surgery like open heart surgery is very serious. Sometimes the benefit outweighs the risks if it means she can live longer and healthier. She did a good job as the actress in the part of playing Williams syndrome.

[@SLang-xk4dj]

They look like real mother and daughter!

[@arnavmekala4578]

If I can recognize the actress, that plays the mother of the patient, from another chicago med episode where she plays the mother of a surrogate baby, then I am definitely addicted to Chicago Med.

[@l.a.3479]

Not good for the show to have her playing 2 different parts.

[@arnavmekala4578]

@@l.a.3479 doesn’t matter, only people like me would notice

[@l.a.3479]

@@arnavmekala4578 They need to cast a wider net, and give other actors a chance.

[@fidelianerina]

@@l.a.3479 I feel like that happens a lot more then people actually notice in a lot of shows.

[@eveolivia3177]

what ep?

[@AshleyBehr]

She is so cute and i absolutely love that the doctors treated her like any other patient and didn't let her diagnosis affect the way they interacted with her ❤

[@orzly5252]

Dr Rhodes looks so happy to see someone else happy 😊.

[@grandmaemilyscatsandmore2255]

My granddaughter seen this clip and the first thing she said is she has an angelic voice and wish she knew her as a friend

[@vyomchauhan2931]

She is so cute just like a Golden Retriever

[@pierrotlehonque5084]

I have a classmate like this I thought it was something else this is informative

[@twothousandandchew]

yall better be nice to the classmate

[@pierrotlehonque5084]

@@twothousandandchew I try to be on the few times we interact

[@N1k4_Gr1v]

Being happy is good. But being too and always happy is not good for yourself

[@N1k4_Gr1v]

Trust me I've been there and it's not going to end well

[@ajbhuiyan4589]

I've never seen a person as happy as her like it's intense

[@TheMarionick]

Doctor shows could literally make conditions up and I’d probably believe it

[@RHLW]

Ive always wanted to see that, a show with no medical consults that just makes up nonsense that sounds right. "What do we have?" "Car crash, looks like impaction to the glomeral joint of the skull." "Ok, get 'em to to suction bay 3 now"

[@Dr_Esjamin]

@@RHLW Man I don’t even know if that piece of dialogue was part of the joke because that sounded so real 💀💀

[@L1berty1776]

Basically she is simply to good for the earth. She is a future angel

[@Rat_Queen86]

There’s a lot to be said for stranger danger. It’s kept us, as a species, alive for centuries. Being too happy is not a good thing.

[@L1berty1776]

@@Rat_Queen86 oh 100% agreed as a person im always looking for danger to me or my own. I dont think we ever left that instinct. Nice don't last

[@RhyperiorRanger]

Can they bottle her happiness and sell it? Cause I need an ALMOST lethal dose

[@carenxatu5962]

Same

[@idunusegoogleplus]

I mean there already are drugs that increase oxytocin.

[@aud.ab.9513]

the fact that connor said "i like your earrings!">>>>>>>>

[@spookyspice596]

"The moon and the stars!" She's so cute!

[@christianmbabazi9722]

Sometimes people need this kind of positivity but at the same time The world is not built for it it's a sad world we live in

[@RayRay_28]

At least the mother was reasonable.

[@TheOldstufffan]

Best non ablest interaction and not overly saccharine portrayal of dealing with a person with a disability I’ve seen in a while. I only hope the actress is a person with Williams. Signed a happy disability advocate who wants more disability representation in the media.

[@bellagr33n]

She doesn’t have it

[@TheOldstufffan]

@@bellagr33n boo. We need more disability representation in the media. Thanks for looking her up though.

[@BVBGirl-3313]

When dealing with rare conditions you cant always find an actor with the illness to play them. Also i wouldnt want a person that vulnerable in Hollywood. Have someone who doesnt have it, play the part but donate revenue from the episode to a charity for that disorder.

[@TheOldstufffan]

@@BVBGirl-3313I understand it can’t always be done, but I’m saying many in the disability community prefer it.

[@BVBGirl-3313]

@@TheOldstufffan I mean i cant speak for all the disabled people out there so I cant know what they prefer or not. I understand common disorders like dyslexia, or ADHD will be played with actors who have it, same with Downs Syndrom however thats not the case for some disorders, especially rare ones. Its going to be hard to find say a person with schizophrenia that is mentally well long enough to learn lines, learn how to act and film especially if they need to fit a certian age or other characteristics. Sia tried to have an autistic child play the lead role in her film but her set was not austism friendly and constantly over stimulated the child who had to quit. Sometimes it a person with said disability either doesnt exist within the stories characteristics or doesnt want to /cannot audition or play the part. So long as the portrayal is respectful, it shouldnt matter a person without the disablity plays the character. I do agree it is ideal they give a willing actor with a disability the chance to represent their community, I just expect these people to be more focuses on their health.

[@rawlivingwithdisabilities]

Yes Williams syndrome... it's hard with anesthesia ❤ I watch SBSK ❤

[@GoldenBladedPhoenix]

I watch SBSK best awesomeness

[@rawlivingwithdisabilities]

@@GoldenBladedPhoenix yes! I've learnt so much from Chris he's amazing 😍

[@rachaelford5525]

Love sbsk!❤

[@siempretrato]

Love that channel

[@cloroxbleach8661]

I really like that channel too bc he’s very respectful with the parents AND the kids and he’s through about them and their condition is or whatever. Seems like a very good dude too!!❤️❤️

[@boris8787]

Wish Chicago was exactly like the town of Chillingbourne.

[@pixie7435]

Williams syndrome also known as angel syndrome.. they truly are the most beautiful of souls

[@joaquinchoque1136]

Miss dr Clark and Rhodes

[@veronicaseibert157]

I used to be like that but now I don't know how we get me back to positive

[@ra7e]

The doctor's face always with a slight smile, creeps the heck outta me! I don't know why!

[@jojo23008]

Which doctor lol

[@ramakrishna5480]

Everytime she says hi , I feel happy

[@spencermoore1749]

I am a true chicago fan cannot wait for the new season to start tonight i've been following them since the first aired on tv i am a true chicago fan

[@tinasattler1]

Gooood job doctors I’m proud of her

[@king_thearcticwolf]

I’m sorry but this is so cute the way she hugs the doctor is so cute

[@NadiaJ194]

I am surprised he handled it as well as he did considering he’s on the autism spectrum I have it myself and I felt deep down he had a sensory overload but kept it super under control..

[@khymanser391]

I wonder why the girl is so happy

[@gabemahler]

I hope she goes well ❤😅😊 she seems nice

[@user-vq3ze6sb9u]

Part 2 please

[@DanielBarnes773]

I love Chicago Med❤

[@ToniCruz88907]

Happy syndrome sounds kinda good because your more or less all the time but I’ll find that out later when I watch it all

[@ILIKEOREOS0]

She is so adorable. I love her.😂❤

[@kissgergo5202]

0:15 I'm sure this other doctor needed a refresher on what oxytocin is. (yes I know it's for the audience, it's just stupid in context)

[@louiscyphre2267]

I thought the same thing.

[@Jessical0716]

Clark (the character Dr Rhodes was talking to) is also a med student so while explaining it was for the benefit of the audience, IRL the treating physician would also be educating his student.

[@sohaila9068]

Why did the doctor react like that when she hugged him?

[@lyrica_overdose]

not completely sure, but he has autism so my guess would be he was uncomfortable with that kind of sudden human contact or something

[@retzerclan4345]

I was wondering that too

[@gemmaluescher-verseckas1243]

Dr Latham has Autism Spectrum

[@arboles70]

Yes... Dr. Latham has Autism...im not sure on which episode but he tells Dr. Rhodes about his condition

[@curious1366]

Also, if he is orthodox, then it is inappropriate to have contact with a female like that. Obviously he has to touch females to do his job. But the hug was too personal.

[@kaitlintropper2061]

At 16 she can make her own decision. For sure extra precautions is needed for her case. In Canada she can make her own decision.

[@maryclark6661]

That’s so scary. But I get part of it. The part where your lungs are so desperate to breathe that it makes your heart pump harder and put stress on it. But for her her heart is pumping harder making it harder for her to breathe. It’s almost and I don’t know this for a fact but I’m guessing the heart and lungs are simbiotic they need each other to work.

[@Sjbin]

Can't find in Netflix nowadays

[@patriciaorellana6469]

Does anyone know what happened afterwards? Like the rest of the episode?

[@iraqiboy90]

Same actress with same character personality (but less extreme) as in the UK series Skins. Her character name in Skins is Cassie.

[@stringbeanii]

that's exactly what i saw when i saw this thumbnail, *"cassie"* _Oh w0w!!!_

[@hexes5122]

I thought it looked a lot like her too, but this is a different actress!

[@greyshxt69]

Wait Cassie had this? That actually makes so much sense

[@pixie7435]

It's certainly not the same actress .. 😅

[@pixie7435]

It's certainly not the same actress .. 😅

[@ivisyung3088]

Endorphins is a reward hormone, oxytonin is a social/trust hormone while dopamine is a bonding hormone serotonin is a relaxation hormone

[@laurenevers8644]

Finally some clarification on these hormones! XD Also, endorphins get released as your body's natural painkiller. I'm female, so every time that time of the month comes along I can always tell when the endorphin rush starts.

[@shelldie8523]

Uhmm endorphins are reward hormones true.. But all three are endorphins my man.. You got the rest right.

[@ITSTocaBearz]

The mom be like oh my

[@stephaniesobetski8786]

I Have Williams Syndrome It's Not So Bad For Me😊

[@lifeisaadventure9948]

𝙸𝚜 𝚒𝚝 𝚜𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚛 𝚝𝚘 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚜𝚖 ?

[@adolphaselrah9506]

What is it like

[@stephaniesobetski8786]

@adolphaselrah9506 It's Like I Get Very Excited And Feeling Tired And Other Things

[@rawlivingwithdisabilities]

Nice to meet you 😊😊

[@stephaniesobetski8786]

@@rawlivingwithdisabilities Awe❤️Thanks😊So Great To Meet You

[@SuperKadhim]

Med happy

[@skyeplayz5247]

karina ii think that was her name was such a sweet girl

[@user-dp5xc7bi7q]

What the mother is worried

[@user-dp5xc7bi7q]

😢😢❤

[@stephenking5852]

Anesthesia is needed to make you fall asleep so don’t feel pain from being cut open, because it’s surgery. According to the mom, however, her daughter’s condition doesn’t mix well with anesthesia.

[@marvolomethod]

This show,,,, and me crying ,,, dammit

[@mantersor3778]

she reminds me of cassie from skins

[@iffyAttorney]

It's Dot from Mad TV.

[@its_notEmily]

what episode and season is this?

[@thulisangongolo7061]

Anyone who knows the season and episode?

[@Gamergirlemma-]

.

[@Nevakent266]

Want episode is this I need know

[@nawama]

s2ep8

[@Nevakent266]

@@nawama want is the Girls name

[@poppysworld9748]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GabyHernandez-rv3vo]

Whyyyy😮

[@Solar-kf2sq]

I have Williams syndrome ❤❤

[@sarahmoeller7578]

So does my sister.

[@valnea2666]

Ana Farris?

[@Mobnetwork]

Tommy Merlyn looks alive here!

[@TheCoolProfessor]

She's 5000cc's of pure sunshine.

[@jazzybash1]

Is there like an effective and safe alternate to anesthesia?

[@sjfrench8034]

Not really. General anesthesia means anesthesia that puts your entire body to sleep. There are different drugs through which this can be accomplished, and some might be safer than others for a patient with Williams, which would be something that the anesthesiologist knew. But they can all be dangerous. For an open heart surgery, the patient has to be under general anesthesia. Even if there was a way to do it with localized anesthesia, the trauma response the body would have if it were awake and aware would be too great.

[@isaachillman1874]

The under 18 argument is a bunch of BS.

[@reganwolf4405]

Parents love to say always like she is 18 in a hospital 😂. Buf yet out side the hospital they let there kids on the loose.

[@rachaelford5525]

Does anyone know if she survived the surgery?

[@laylasaviator]

I don’t think she did

[@louiscyphre2267]

You could look it up yourself.

[@rachaelford5525]

@@louiscyphre2267 you could mind your own business

[@user-fm9ti9oh7i]

Where am i

[@yourblueboy]

Cassie

[@echo_gains5269]

Alright, who tf gave her a smile smile fruit?😅

[@cupcakeprime559]

Can I just say how ironic it is that the girl's last name is goth? Edit: never mind

[@louiscyphre2267]

It’s Goff.

[@justanothermortal1373]

this comment is so funny

[@tinasattler1]

I’m proud of this show. I have. Williams Andvwe do. Get scaredesaley

[@elitealissagames]

my twin sister has Williams Syndrome

[@user-kd2yr2zr9n]

Clare xxxxxx. Love Aran van Dijk horses riding calste ❤ Joan Griffin Trove.Griffin

[@ChicagoPolice4821]

I love The Chicago Med Videos. Can i have a Heart on my Comment 💕

[@douglashenry6996]

For once, this program shows a parent, while understandably concerned about heart surgery on a girl so young, and of her ability to recover from the effects of anesthesia, at least she has the good sense to realize that there are few options.

[@bgshin2879]

Can we get a procedures to give everyone with William syndrome??

[@Queen_Springsteen]

What

[@shadowvolvo]

There are other symptoms that affect the heart and intelligence.

[@Ariel1S]

There are downsides: They tend to trust everything, and are frequently taken advantage of, they need someone to watch them and take care of their money because they will lose or give away all of it without worrying.

[@meganescriven3198]

Question. What's happy syndrome? I see a lot of people maintain autism is it a type of autism?

[@freethegoats]

No. This is a disorder tied to a specific genetic difference; we don’t know what (if anything) causes autism.

[@tracigoode6973]

Happy syndrome is an over production of oxytocin. Autism however is neurological, not hormonal. You could probably search up the differences on google but they are completely different conditions 😊

[@curious1366]

The name of the disorder is Williams Syndrome. It has nothing to do with autism. Their happy mood is because they also make high amounts of the neurotransmitter that is related to being in a good mood. We make that neurotransmitter too, but we experience the good mood when we see a good friend, or when the new mother sees her baby for the first time. For us, we don't always have large amounts of that neurotransmitter. I'm sure that you can do a Google search about the genetic disorder called Williams Syndrome.

[@user-kd2yr2zr9n]

Clare love Xxxxx Aran van Dijk paul

[@hlyt627]

Omg, she looks like Cassie a bit.

[@Scarlettraventaqua1]

So the black doctor doesn’t like to be touch or is it something else

[@brianbanville781]

A few episodes later, he discover he has Aspergers.

[@kathrinbauer5358]

I hate how in this shows doctors explain to each other basic medical facts (whether they are always accurate or not is another issue). Like, do they assume their colleagues and students never studied medicine and are like "Wow! Oxytocin? Never heard about that before! What's that for?" Isn't there a more natural way to include information for viewers than to have doctors educate each other on basic knowledge that they should know as actual doctors?

[@misscapsicle6524]

It's quite common, actually, for doctors to remind each other of things they don't see very often. It's a way of confirming everyone is on the same page and reminding each other of the symptoms, complications, etc. so the chance for errors due to misunderstandings of the disease/injury/whathaveyou is mitigated. The human body is a ridiculously complicated machine and sometimes you just need a quick reminder to jog your memory. Even here, Clarke confirms it's a genetic condition but says nothing else and gives the impression he needs more information because he's not sure. Though I will admit the oxytocin was a bit much and if you pay attention to Clarke's face when Connor's talking, I always took that as a "I'm not an idiot, I know that part" LOL.

[@perpetuallyexhausted3291]

It's a way to portray to the audience what's going on. Many people watching the show may not understand these medical terms.

[@kathrinbauer5358]

@@perpetuallyexhausted3291 This is literally the same as what I wrote in the second part of my comment. I am aware of the reason for these dialogues. I just expressed my wish that they found another way to do it because it makes the doctors look like either idiots that don't know basic facts of their profession or condescending since they try to lecture their colleagues on basic facts.

[@perpetuallyexhausted3291]

@@kathrinbauer5358 I didn't get to read your second comment, but I understand where you are coming from. With medical shows it portrays a picture of what goes on in the hospital, but not the whole picture. It dramatizes cases that end with a simple solution (diagnosis). It can come across that medical personal such as doctors and nurses have just a basic understanding and or education in human medicine.

[@humanoide7076]

But some of us the viewers dont know anything but also medicine is just too much info, you have to remember things, I went to med school and dropped out and I dont remember a lot of things

[@user-kd2yr2zr9n]

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[@user-kd2yr2zr9n]

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[@user-ub6gh9km4d]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@user-kd2yr2zr9n]

Clare xxxxxx love Aran van Dijk jones Diaz Luis Darwin Nunez

[@jeannehall6546]

Dr. Latham, being an Autistic, would probably know something about Williams Syndrome and how those that have it are cognitively. More episodes featuring Dr. Latham and his being an Autistic should be done (just have a real Autistic there on the set as a technical consultant when doing so!)!

[@AK-jt9gx]

Hi, I know you meant well, but I just want to let you know that “an autistic” is not a proper way to refer to someone. Autistic is an adjective, so in this case you could say “an autistic person”, “an autistic doctor”, or “an autistic man”, for example. You could also say “someone with autism”. Also, it isn’t necessary to capitalize autism. Again, I absolutely know you meant well, I just wanted to let you know the correct way to refer to autism going forward. I’m autistic myself, and I appreciate the sentiment behind your comment. Have a good day :)

[@jeannehall6546]

@@AK-jt9gx Autistics are not people! I’m an Autistic- I was officially diagnosed as a child but didn’t find out until 4 years ago (I’m 60!). While it does explain why I am the way I am, I’m also ashamed of what I am and I would do anything to become normal! And if that sounds “ableist”: everyone is able!

[@justanotherdreamer9874]

@@AK-jt9gx thought I’d chime in to give another perspective. I’m Autistic as well, and generally prefer to capitalise because it’s an important part of who I am (I started capitalising when I started reading ‘Late Bloomer’). We all have different language preferences and it’s important to refer to people how they like, so for you I would use person with autism. And different groups in the community have different preferences around the world. So to add my experience, in the different community groups I’ve been in and from following Autistic influencers and advocates, there is a push towards using identity first language to refer to the Autism community and people. Mainly it’s because many of us see being Autistic as a key part of what makes us who we are and as something worth sharing with the world. A common analogy is to say that Autism is not like a handbag, it’s not like an accessory you can remove, there is no person without the Autism. And in the community I’ve engaged with, it would be incorrect to say person with autism as it isn’t something we can, or would want to, distance ourselves from. Being in those spaces has shaped my preference. And some of those groups actually banned person first language, though plenty of people still prefer it or don’t care either way. There was an interesting survey a while ago about language and it showed that the majority of Autistic adults preferred identity first, while professionals in the Autism space preferred person first. On the other hand though, it is expected to use ‘people with disabilities’ for the wider disability community. Where I am, our state government has a page on their website addressing language, they use person first for the disability plan and acknowledged that they were asked by many Autistic people to use identity first for the autism plan and added a bunch of quotes from people about language preference. It’s very subjective but definitely where I am there are a lot of backers for using identity first language.

[@AK-jt9gx]

@@justanotherdreamer9874 thanks for that elaboration! I considered going into detail about person first vs identity first language, but I didn’t have time to type out as much as you did, and thought it was more important to ask her not to say “an Autistic”. It seems she replied to my comment (showing in my notification feed but not in the comment thread) saying she’s autistic herself, but also that “autistics are not people” and she’s “ashamed of the way she is and would do anything to be normal”. Jeanne, I’m sorry if you’ve lived in a world that has taught you these things. I invite you to spend more time connecting with autistic people of all ages, strengths, weaknesses and interests online, and you may come to realize what a diverse community it is and that there’s nothing to be ashamed of. And that certainly, WE ARE PEOPLE as much as anyone else. R/autism and r/autisminwomen are good places to start, if you’ve ever spent time on Reddit. There are Facebook groups for autistic adults as well if that’s more your speed. Side note justanotherdreamer, I’ve never seen Autism intentionally capitalized before your comment and the original comment for this thread, despite being in many online spaces related to autism and reading some literature as well. That’s interesting, thanks for sharing that it’s your preference actually. :)

[@jessicaarmstrong5035]

lol it was so funny seeing the autistic Dr. Latham being hugged by Corinna, the Williams patient. He knows that she can't help it but he's soooo uncomfortable.

[@ninaschvartz1110]

if she can understand to clean and do chroes she can make medical decsions

[@ss-wu1vp]

Donatıng to UNICEF and such huge organizations is such a waste. I know firsthand how money is spent there. And a huge portion is spent on unnecessary travel, dinners, and such.

[@katiecrawford842]

That so too much

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Clare love xxxx Aran van Dijk Alexander Arnold kipper Jorge Andy Roberston Darwin Nunez Luis Diaz Matip joe Gomez France

[@V3NX0_]

Did she took the happy pills?💀

[@Nevakent266]

Want is the Girls name

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[@Encantofan1]

She doesn't have it she doesn't look like my cousin who has it she just looks like a regular teenager

[@megansland8920]

I have WS... this not realistic at all. They should hire someone with REAL disabilites... LIKE ME!! I was diagnosed at 2 and a half.. Williams Syndrome is a really hard disability to have honestly. Good acting though.

[@Sniperboy5551]

I wish I could meet a chick like this, they’re all kinda cynical… guess opposites don’t always attract 🤷🏻‍♂️