Things People With Down's Syndrome Are Tired of Hearing

THINGS NOT TO SAY SEASON 2: • Things Not To Say To A...
From being spoken to as if they are children, to assuming they can't work or have relationships.
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[@jajamoto8653]

"my syndrome may be down, but my hopes are up" -Sam

[@AnymMusic]

I am handicapable of math

[@biccbicc4765]

Brandon Rogers 😂

[@yeahwhathesaid8498]

Lol, bro

[@little_tostito5363]

"We need more coke" "We packed Pepsi"

[@harvard2638]

Lmao

[@jessi2077]

"The only thing I suffer from is bad attitudes" yesss queen

[@chillbringer169]

Jessica J YOu CAnT jUSt TaKE mY QUOtE!!!!!

[@jessi2077]

Chiiiiill, chill bringer lol

[@gloopyglorpy]

Jessica J I WAS JUST ABOUT TO MAKE THIS SAME COMMENT 😂😂😂👍🏼

[@MrGooseExclusive]

Haha, I was just about to comment that and say, "Saaaaame"

[@mymummate1140]

Like the guy sitting next to her

[@click2bepure]

they’re just homies with extra chromies

[@kiwitm2469]

I love you

[@LB-xw4cn]

actually it is quite the opposite

[@codistirling8978]

@@LB-xw4cn "Down Syndrome is a condition that is caused by an extra chromosome."

[@rickyli0n568]

@@LB-xw4cn how lmao, down syndrome is literally caused by extra chromosome

[@divyanshkapoor7616]

@@LB-xw4cn kid get your facts right before arguing

[@haveaniceday1692]

My daughter was born with down syndrome and she is the love of my life.she eventually passed away from a heart attack, as heart problems are common with those who have down syndrome. But she was perfect to me. merry Christmas in heaven beautiful, i love you so much.

[@prodrt1]

thats so sad... hope ur doing well

[@aliaelshaer9753]

So sorry for your loss but I’m glad love you two shared.

[@lunar67glyph8]

@@cooldudekillsyou8254 what??

[@chasmontgomery-larson476]

You just put me in tears xxxx my love to you xx

[@sendonlyy2259]

Sending love, you are an inspiration

[@vehementisa3458]

"My syndrome may be down, but my hopes are up" -Brandon Rodgers.

[@pumpkinpatch3611]

Phanic!AtTheTwentyOneCryingPentaholics YASSS

[@vehementisa3458]

Nootsack XD

[@meggypeggy9142]

"Watch me kick and punch this sack my disabilities can't hold me back!" -Brandon Rogers (sam)

[@esya4217]

"I am handicapable of Math!" -Brandon Rogers

[@vehementisa3458]

EzIsADragon omg yesss

[@chillbringer169]

"'Down syndrome sufferer' the only thing I suffer from is bad attitudes" That's the best thing I've heard in the past century

[@am-wr6ws]

literally

[@RibbonVintageGirl]

Chill Bringer TBHHH

[@LanaAndHearts14]

Chill Bringer absolutely brilliant.

[@Blebstinchen]

ikr

[@davidz2808]

But it's not true. It's a profound disability - most can never learn to read & write. The vast majority never live independently.

[@xchristinex001]

"you're gonna be famous one day Tommy" She was right, he's now starring in Line of Duty, one of the most famous BBC dramas produced in the last decade!!

[@i_opener6297]

Oh my gosh! Hes the guy from line of duty. Terry Boyle!

[@cgmanning]

Yes! I thought it was him!

[@bryony-mayrichardson2525]

yep!! i’ve always told him he was going to be famous. i’m so lucky to be able to know him. such a lovely guy

[@xchristinex001]

@@bryony-mayrichardson2525 aww yes he's such a great actor, brilliant in Line of Duty, you must be very proud!

[@allywallyeffect]

“kissing is my favorite pastime... i reckon...” i love this guy

[@tabbyyoung5303]

"You don't like him?" "Not in the slightest" 😂

[@30ratsstackedinatrenchcoat91]

MOOD

[@adventureteacher2140]

The minute I heard that I knew this video was going to be PURE GOLD

[@673497]

His voice... Ufff

[@joshuabullion1429]

He's Talking about Nigel Farage He doesn't like Nigel, niether do i Good on him!

[@kaylalloyd869]

He was savage and such a mood tho 😂

[@cassieanthony6383]

“She’ll do everything, we’ll just take the scenic route” ❤😂

[@Vero2yu]

Obviously that is an embellishment bcz nobody can do ''everything'' including those who does not have any kinda syndrome, like Downs and others, soo.

[@internetsummoner]

“Kissing is my favorite pastime” ~ what a lad !!

[@NeuroLushia]

"You'll be famous one day, Tommy" "Yeah, well, even more" Love that guy xD

[@veronicamunn7720]

lmao *frown*

[@curlytoes79]

and the side-eye he gave her lol

[@reneebrown795]

Alyssa Huber - The Life of an Aspie ikr love him

[@swinxfee]

What did he mean?

[@curlytoes79]

that he's already famous...he's trying to get even more famous

[@oneDloverlouis]

'the only thing I suffer from is bad attitude' QUEEEEENNNN

[@goobislug]

I'm the 420th like 😎👌

[@jessjms1181]

jasmine, she’s my fav!

[@JC-AussieDocos]

he has a really attractive voice hey! ooh imagine if he could sing

[@warrior_nightingale6473]

The lady with the red hair has so much personality, I love it

[@spiderrZz]

ikr i love her energy lol i would never get bored with her

[@elliotdorn1381]

The guy in the blue shirt has a good voice

[@YeahitsMeSylvia]

And a wicked sense of humor

[@crenfick7750]

He stage acts too, in Shakespeare productions with disabled actors.

[@quinnj3296]

"The only thing I suffer from is bad attitudes" As someone on the autism spectrum I relate to this so much

[@adrienneczerni6516]

Ariel M. I have autism too (PDA subset) and honestly ableism is responsible for way more of my struggles than autism

[@aidenoliver1681]

Me too, I have autism and Down syndrome.

[@razlol6362]

same bro- i mean i can be a shitty piece of shit sometimes, but i usually don't mean it.

[@heyitsaye9439]

Same here I have autism and I feel the same way too

[@hisss]

Very much so indeed.

[@MMCLLC7]

dude in the blue shirt has a great voice!!!!!

[@Kirby3585]

SMHAnimations HE DOES!

[@GirGirGirGir160]

yes!

[@Megan-gz6dd]

SMHAnimations it's so deep and masculine 😍😍

[@hannahwhite8435]

ikr he looks a bit like Matt Smith or is that just me

[@alecbrazeau3674]

+Kitty Lightning not just you I see it too

[@emilee1655]

My baby cousin was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome while my aunt was still pregnant with her. She just turned 3, and I’m so excited for her future!

[@Fahimisthebestyoutuber]

"What makes you angry?" "Nigel Farage" Same mate, same.

[@megan7672]

The man in the blue t-shirt has the best sense of humour he is hilarious😂

[@DrBitchcraft.]

ikr and the accent makes it even better

[@audrey7211]

ayyyy the phandom ❤

[@katherinemoreno2076]

how

[@lookatmepleasesir]

***** you said he was an actor

[@isabellabailey9754]

he's so handsome 😄😄

[@xFictionAficionadax]

Something they should've added is "they're always so happy!". It's similar to the infantilization thing...people see them as children and many associate childlike behaviors to happiness. People with DS can be angry, sad, scared and experience all sorts of other emotions just like someone without DS.

[@MissJessyeNorman]

Yes, and not just as fleeting emotions. Some people who have the syndrome are jerks--while others are kind, just like the rest of the world. People, wanting to pity them, don't want to entertain the idea that they too can be morally flawed, have incredible moral character--and everything in between...

[@xFictionAficionadax]

MissJessyeNorman Exactly.

[@epfizerdoolittleajl2165]

+MissJessyeNorman good point

[@moistbecky7897]

Once I met a friend who told me her older sister had DS and I guess I accidentally made the "Oh how sweet, bless her heart" face, because she immediately responded "Oh no no no, don't, she's a total jerk!!" Hahaha

[@whazzap7138]

lol an individual with ds I serve is usually grumpy and dry most of the time

[@sweetsour4375]

I'm autistic and I have ADHD, and it's so nice to hear other neurodivergent people. You say some very relatable things. :)

[@user-hj5os7ci4y]

please elaborate. what is a neurodivergen. is it a plane , a bird a planet. i am only knowledgeable about the term ADHD (abnormaly diverse hetrosexual dog). XXX

[@Hamstertendo]

@@user-hj5os7ci4yso honestly, I can’t tell if you’re trying to be insulting, and you spelled heterosexual wrong btw.

[@natanmiksic8537]

In my early 20's I worked as a bartender and my boss at the time had some kind of agreement with a city to host a local group of people with Down's Sydrome on a biweekly basis. Altho my boss was a piece of shit that loved exploiting people- and probably had that agreement to his benefit in 1st place, I always thought that was cool of him. But that's not the point... the point is that I've never encountered a group of 30ish people who were so positive and happy. Now a decade later I really miss the laughs we had.

[@boogaa222]

☺

[@PurpleUnicorn97]

“Kissing is my favorite pass time.” ME.

[@georgiapeach8366]

Hello Zane

[@Abirahh]

love th pfp

[@guitarguy7847]

We need to get this guy known all over the world

[@tiermax1629]

Can’t relate

[@annakr.6380]

“Kissing is my favourite pastime”

[@yeahbutthendragons152]

Everything he said was hilarious, we all need a friend with that sense of humor.

[@NiteDriv3r]

Reeeeeee!

[@littlewitch3362]

😃😌

[@margaretforsey7763]

That man was so cool and funny!

[@burningwolf_9679]

We know Down syndrome is real, but is there such a thing as Up syndrome?

[@elizebethochoa8979]

Tommy's voice is hella' hot!

[@animdoodle]

@@ea1766 lol

[@sutomuarashi]

IKRR

[@soleil8726]

ikr wth

[@lianasoares8052]

Elizebeth Ochoa, YES! Sounds like Murdoc’s from the band Gorillaz.

[@emilian7052]

No

[@Kaztronomical]

Petition for Tommy to do voice acting (Just so we can hear his voice in literally every single movie no matter how old the chara, what they look like, etc.)

[@Madi-cb9lw]

"The only thing I suffer from is bad attitudes" I died 😂

[@JustHowItIs]

Madi22 :P Well,... sometimes their speech can be difficult to understand, even more so for those with hearing loss, cus their speech might not always be sharp enough to discern what is said. I have hearing loss and find it even harder to hear some who have hearing loss than most might. But, even I know to try to have patience with listening, ask for words to be said more strongly if need be, and try hard to understand or ask them to write things that if you cannot understand them. It's just that simple.

[@abby.rayne423]

Madi22 that part played when I read this

[@BeniFahr]

She made my day

[@torycox466]

That was my favorite part!

[@Youneedalex]

April Morone what do that have to with anything

[@tissuewarrior1]

That guy's voice is awakening something in me.

[@nicholasgerry6931]

@@raclettepp dude 😂

[@persephionie7412]

Right!?!?!

[@raclettepp]

@@nicholasgerry6931 I mean, it's logical

[@somerandomatheist8220]

Put it back.

[@nightjar8898]

You creep me out.

[@tsmeman63]

“2:12 where mum says “I hope not” and embraces and hugs her child with her eyes closed! That moment almost had me in tears! 😘

[@imaperson5118]

My brother has downsydrome but his is much different than these people. He can’t speak yet but we’re still trying to help him speak. He’s 15 right now. I love this video and I totally think people need to educate themselves more on downsydrome.

[@luke-db2es]

yup

[@fancymcclean6210]

@@luke-db2es Hear, hear. See my comment. I suspect my viewpoint is going to generate a lot of hate. Flaxen Saxon

[@guadalupesaldana-aguilar3175]

God bless your brother! I hope she learns to speak

[@user-hj5os7ci4y]

does he have no voicebox??? xxx

[@okaysouls]

_im obsessed with the guys voice_

[@kittycatxhall7451]

oh hello it's precious

[@gracebiddle9206]

oh girl me too

[@gamplex-ilikevideogames3591]

Look, it's either Brendan Urie, or THIS GUY. Wait... I'm not gay... 😂

[@taurnguard]

I think he might make a good voice actor too, possibly reading books for Kindle.

[@kingkendrick6663]

Gamplex - I like video games BRENDON

[@jackiehouse529]

My uncle (god rest his beautiful soul) held 2 jobs for twenty years. Back in the 60's, he was the first person with Down Syndrome in his community to hold a job. (He worked in Wendy's and a hospital cafeteria).

[@trihard8967]

Jacketeer : good for u I dont care

[@ashen0306]

nick Nobody cares for ur care

[@kirstymckay6305]

Enough of the hate, I'm sure he's inspired so many people

[@cellothere5723]

Good for him! That's amazing!!!

[@kaitthekitty]

TriHard That's awfully rude.

[@philip.garrison]

"We'll just take the scenic route." Applause, respect and admiration to you, madam.

[@davidz2808]

It doesn't work that way.

[@BlackUnicorn96]

I'm a bit unclear, was she the babies mum or was the other woman her mum?

[@how_tragic]

Everyone thirsting over Tommy’s voice is a fat mood

[@bestrafung2754]

A speech impediment is not a fetish.

[@lillykahanji8152]

@@bestrafung2754 I think they were referring to his tone, not his speech impediment..?

[@sophiegeorgina1108]

"What makes you angry?" "Nigel Farage" ahahahah what a legend

[@Miquelalalaa]

Sophie Georgina he's clearly been manipulated into saying that..

[@Miquelalalaa]

Sophie Georgina Nigel Farage is the no.1 legend

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Thank you! I could understand him and my captions are off. Now to Google who that person is. 😂

[@takaosoba7386]

I love Nigel Fuck anyone who doesn’t agree.

[@AhsimNreiziev]

+Ban The Fox Sin Of Greed The reason most people don't like Nigel is because he is an enormous prick with an unhealthy obsession, who lied to and manipulated the British voters to see that obsession become reality.

[@Bumpedfn]

I Wonder How I Got All These Likes

[@KFC_Official_]

Magic Master 64 I know it's kinda cute.😁

[@KpopAng]

that was soooo cuteeee

[@davidherrington757]

Trump Lover 88 fuck trump

[@smartcookie8131]

That was so cute owo

[@joeke3592]

LegoKid2004 3

[@katemireles2437]

I loved the way that mother hugged her daughter❤❤❤

[@b9y]

This opened my eyes. I've never seen people with DS like this. Usually the physical symptoms and verbal symptoms in my experience are severe. The Northern woman mentioning the head tilt really shocked me. So, what a video, brilliant for sharing and my eyes are opened.

[@TheClumsyJedi]

"We're just taking the scenic route." What a beautiful way of looking at it! It takes longer, but there's more to see.

[@zayanwatchel8780]

TheClumsyJedi yeah but what if all you see is worse then the other, quicker route.

[@AhsimNreiziev]

+

[@shazadsynon8956]

What a beautiful response.

[@gbuck1592]

✔✔💯💯

[@casuallyceltic]

Zayan Watchel Then at least you've had the experience.

[@anyalaASMR]

The only thing I suffer from is *bad ATTITUDE* What a queen

[@Ann-ct9ek]

Duhlayna honestly lol

[@n3tw0rk99]

Honestly we stan

[@InventaChris]

Blatantly false. DS people DO suffer from severe intellectual impairment along with heart issues, infertility, and early dementia. DS is a severe intellectual disability, not just a cosmetic condition. Most DS adults have the intellectual capacity of an 8-9 year old child and likely won't be independent.

[@happydillpickle]

I had a friend who worked at a group home as a live-in carer. One of the residents was in a lot of emotional distress because his girlfriend had been moved to another home because, apparently, it wasn't appropriate for people with Down Syndrome to have relationships. Witnessing people being treated like this made me so angry. What gives them the right to deny others happiness?

[@TheDudeWithDaCowbell]

I have seen this happen with Autism resident "communties" as well. Most in patient facilities are full of human rights violations, from not allowing patients to date, to inflicting intentional physical harm to residents

[@happydillpickle]

Indeed. A lot of abuse goes on and in the "community" where my friend worked, the staff felt trapped by the way the system worked: "free accommodation" and "pocket money" in return for working there. So near impossible to leave unless they had savings stashed away. If you look up L'Arche Community scandals, quite a few horrors pop up... horrible.

[@davidchipps]

IT JUST MAKES ME MISS MY AUNT SUSAN. SHE OVERCAME DOWN SYNDROME AND A DISADVANTAGED START IN LIFE TO BE A FEDERAL EMPLOYEE.

[@amydee0074]

I couldn't even tell that the woman that was with the mum and baby has d.s

[@elsebarker976]

amy g, me either!

[@busy_chikin8026]

amy g same here

[@shieh.4743]

has DS, not is DS, but that aside, there is a form of DS called mosaic DS that is much less apparent. She could have that.

[@shieh.4743]

Taylor Mix The baby has DS, but so does the woman with glasses. We know this because the mum asks her questions about people talk to her.

[@amydee0074]

Shie H. you're right, HAS sounds much better. Shame on me. :(

[@dennisstaughton7474]

That "kissing is my favourite pastime" guy should have his own show. Fuckin hilarious. Great voice.

[@neighbourhoodweab1127]

Ikr he's so funny

[@ace100_]

Indeed

[@guitarguy7847]

Yeah, he’s great

[@sirdroolsalot12]

I would totally listen to a podcast if he did one.

[@CarmenLopez-cd6yw]

He sounds like Bill Nighy

[@surgeland9084]

"What makes you angry?" "Nigel Farage" This guy is my new best friend.

[@kathleentempelaar3017]

I just found out that my baby could be born with Down syndrome and I was really upset but after seeing this I’m so relieved and happy. I’m so glad that I can see people living happy full lives and now I feel so much better thank you so much.

[@Cutekumavt]

I don't want to worry you but you won't know if your baby will be high functioning

[@theboujieproletariat]

@@Cutekumavt terms like high and low functioning are now out of use, please do not use them to describe disabilities. Everyone is unique.

[@Cutekumavt]

@@theboujieproletariat so what do you say for people who can't take care of themselves?

[@theboujieproletariat]

@@Cutekumavt you say “high care needs”. So I’m disabled and have help washing my hair and doing shopping. I would say “disabled with low care needs” :)

[@nickname527]

​@@Cutekumavt Yeah, you're right. My uncle as down syndrome and he can't do much. He actually is like a child. I think this video just show the high functioning ones and they should show the low functioning as well but I guess their message would then be lost.

[@Portsanta]

The guy with the blue shirt has an AMAZING narrating voice!

[@daphnelol]

Portsanta yes! Exactly what I was thinking I absolutely love it

[@Portsanta]

daphne wilson I have a deep voice as well, but his voice is VERY soothing and I think a good word to describe it is "posh"!

[@manuelramirez901]

He remmber me about the guy who make vines thomas some thing

[@gabbyparkercapes]

For some reason he reminds me of Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)

[@diana-ms1ww]

Manuel Ramirez Thomas Sanders

[@leahrichards3432]

If anyone said ANYTHING like this to my brother, he would get so, so sad. He isn't as good as vocalizing how he feels, such as these adults are, but oh gosh. If someone told him he couldn't learn or live independently, it would CRUSH him. If I didn't crush them first.

[@honorbanks8788]

Leah Richards ikr (my sister has got DS)

[@leek3832]

Leah Richards I hope he doesn't throw away his shot (your profile photo)

[@rosemerymartinez3892]

Leah Richards same here my brother was depress for a while b/c of the way he is. Which broke my heart

[@walkingalive1093]

Rosemery Martinez That comment really got me. I have brothers myself and because of that reading things like that about other peoples brothers, like your brother, breaks my heart too. Hope he's well

[@rosemerymartinez3892]

thanks

[@deidreb5051]

I LOVE this mother's response at 2:08. It's so precious

[@PupRiku]

Tommy is an actual legend. His voice gives me butterflies.

[@caprisums..4270]

"the only thing i suffer from is bad attitudes" SAVAGE AS FUCK

[@MrChatooly]

honestly an extra chromosome doesn't make you a "cripple to society" it's literally a birth defect that could of happened to any of us, society should be a little less cruel on these people.

[@Kynos1]

Society is very cruel when you're different, especially when you're a child. For example I was regularly tormented in school simply for having red hair. It must be much worse for people with Down Syndrome.

[@blobfishonflyingunicorns3087]

PugnaciousBadger it’s usually either people are scared and don’t understand it. Or the don’t want to understand and In that case it’s just ignorance really.

[@thefreshprinceofbel-air3210]

I loove people with down syndrome!

[@niaeverett2413]

@@something7829 No, it's predetermined at conception.

[@legend_nthe_maken122]

STFU

[@ElliottsCreations]

“She’ll be able to do anything. We’re just going to take the scenic route.” That’s gotta be the best response to a question like that.

[@Hanseenavc]

Really helped me❣️ I am pregnant and my NT scan made me kind of upset and the conversations with some people just made me feel so down ....love you guys so much ❣️❤️

[@ICU306]

"The only thing I suffer from is bad attitudes" same.

[@HelloLish]

Girl: "What makes you angry?" Guy: "Nigel Farage" 😂😂😂

[@alexa_bmn34]

I mean same

[@lait3967]

ngl he’s spitting facts

[@TsukiNaito1]

Appropriate answer. 🤣

[@DanielleSouthcott]

Dude, same.

[@iamsueshii8529]

same

[@ALBDude]

That guy makes my cry when he talks. Is not a bad thing, but his voice is very cute.

[@PrincessSnowbelle]

Thank you all so much for speaking out!!!

[@Elizabeth-ts4om]

"Of course they can because i live independently." DEAD 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cassanateli]

Greenfield1003 yeah probably by now

[@nicolewale888]

Wait why is that funny

[@stillclouds]

YEEEAAASSS!!! I FKN LOVE HER!!!!!!

[@ailedcortes5167]

Elizabeth_958 why is it funny?

[@Lily-yb8ou]

"What makes you angry ? " "smoking ,....Nigel farage "

[@jezusmylord]

Well to be hanest who isint mad about it.

[@cococaramel4176]

Lol same

[@insertclevernicknamehere7637]

And im like damn lemme smoke in peace dude

[@EmmaDevlin2]

I think for a lot of people who have Down syndrome it can be frustrating because you have all these thoughts and things you want to say or express and it can take you longer to get it out or get your point across and people lose patience

[@marcykeeley7709]

I love that "she'll be able to do everything, we'll just take the scenic route "😊💕🦄

[@FreakyBo0o]

My brother with down syndrome, who we adopted as a baby, is an adult who cannot read, cannot write (except his name, but even then with difficulty), cannot make proper sentences, would not necessarily do great at keeping personal hygiene, and will never live by himself, have a "proper" job, or exercise his citizenship independently (which is why he lives with other adults with special needs in a specialized home and will probably have to stay for the rest of his life). He went to kindergarten with me, went to great specialized private schools, he sees a speech therapist and that makes little difference. The home he lives in allow him to cook in supervised groups, go on great holidays and do activities or "jobs" together. He is happy there. Of course he has feelings, and thoughts, and he has hobbies and passions. Of course he went through puberty and teenage rebellion and now enjoys not living at home anymore. He is a human being and deserves love, care and respect. My point is, there are different degrees of DS. The lovely, successful, independent individuals in this video are lucky. While a positive and most importantly RESPECTFUL light should be shone on people with DS, it is important to understand that life is not as (seemingly, anyway) uncomplicated for all of them.

[@RandeeJ9]

FreakyBo0o yes, thank you for pointing this out. It is a disservice to portray people with high functioning DS as the representation for all people with DS. There are just as many people with DS whom these stereotypes are true. Although everyone deserves love and respect, this small sample of what some people experience is not the true representation.

[@trihard8967]

They scare me

[@muttthingy9908]

my sister is the same. she's 16 but has what seems the mentality of a 6 year old. the only thing that she is surprisingly good at is video games and we're trying to use that to help her learn but when it becomes educational her attention span plummets. i just hope one day, maybe by the time she's in her 30's she is able to live somewhat independantly.

[@erinpesti9518]

FreakyBo0o you

[@aimeecortez5899]

What did you think about the question about DS being a disease? To me, it should even be a question, it is a disease that can badly affect the person to various degrees. It simply seems like they're ignoring the fact that it is to make it "look normal", instead of embracing it and really making it normal (=more accepted by society)

[@jasonmcneil6357]

I love the guys voice I want him to voice a video game character

[@badgamerplays6433]

A video game villain specifically

[@jasonmcneil6357]

Bad Gamer Plays true

[@angelwood7729]

Bad Gamer Plays 😂 love it

[@852internationalconnect]

Jason McNeil i would be down for it :)

[@kbeng.8274]

Schockyboy I would be down (syndrome)

[@acebooth1862]

What makes you angry. Nigel Farage. Same bud, same

[@kajalpatel1771]

I have learned more from my student who has DS as a paraprofessional about love, patience, kindness, and positivity than any other job before. Honestly, he keeps me going and inspires me to embrace happiness.

[@andyperez9005]

The guy with blue shirt sounds like Harry Potter

[@iskra3550]

An-Anna you know there is a movie, right? She/he meant the actor, who's name in the movie is Harry Potter

[@Maya-dn1bm]

Your local sandwich that’s why they said ‘I think you mean Daniel Radcliffe’ because Daniel Radcliffe is the actor who plays Harry Potter. 🤦‍♀️

[@iskra3550]

Maya I know, but maybe the original commenter meant the character in the movie

[@brookemccauley217]

Omega Gaming i think he sounds more like ron from the movie

[@MeRThiYTgamingCS]

So true

[@nicawatt3488]

"people with down syndrome can't learn" *chucks paper* "aaalright then" I could not stop laughing

[@JoshGrecia]

Nica Watt l

[@xoxrebelxox571]

Watt are you talking about! .... Ill leave now😶

[@capriimani3284]

TheFallon Vids HAHAHHAHAHHA puns

[@andrewsmith74]

Most never learn to read or write.

[@thecurries5235]

Nica Watt yeah they can

[@lauradejesusr.s.2945]

This is beautiful and so encouraging ❤️

[@corienvandermerwe6887]

This was amazing! I really didn't realize what these people go through.

[@meggypeggy9142]

"Watch me lift and punch this sack my disabilities can't hold me back!" -Brandon Rogers (sam)

[@meggypeggy9142]

"I am handicapable of math!"

[@emilythehoneybadger4605]

"No means no!"

[@Flow_425]

Jesus is my helmet

[@LUVRG1RL]

Megara The Queen my syndrome may be down but my hopes are up

[@aurawraxd]

Meggy Peggy XD

[@graceellen622]

My friend is in this! She is the lady next to the woman with the baby. She actually has mosaic down syndrome. It's basically the same thing but we are not affected as much then with people who have full on down syndrome. I say we because I have it too.

[@roselily9036]

girlygrace 6575 you're so pretty

[@fluffypuppy0]

oh wow cause i was saying she seems really high functioning. Never seen someone like that very interesting she is beautiful

[@koubano610]

girlygrace 6575 she seems perfectly fine tbh 😊😊

[@Br0th3r7]

I didn't even know that existed, thank you for educating me :)

[@catherine2268]

I was thinking she seemed as though it was more mild.

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Love these guys, so happy and hopeful!

[@SimplyAndy]

Wow. Amazingly informative!

[@taxigirl5637]

The people featured in this video are EXTREMELY high functioning

[@erikshure360]

Taxi Confessions lol sure.

[@taxigirl5637]

Geometry Dash leoel do you even know anyone with down syndrome? These people are much more high functioning then the majority

[@taxigirl5637]

Geometry Dash leoel than*

[@erikshure360]

@Geometry Dash I think what Taxi girl is trying to say is that they are "more high functioning [than] the majority [of people who have down syndrome]". Not "they are functioning better than the base population". She could have worded her comment better.

[@whychoooseausername4763]

I agree, but then again they're younger and have benefited from for advanced forms of therapy. I think the cure for Down's isn't to eliminate it from the prenatal population, but to get better and better as a society to integrating people from a young age. That is a proof of our technological and scientific advancement. This video wasn't supposed to be informative but to open our eyes to a new perspective in life: that of a dignified person with trisomy 21

[@kakep0p92]

*"People with Down Syndrome can't learn."* *"Yeah."* **casually throws paper** *"Alright then."*

[@davidz2808]

Most never learn to read or write.

[@minagelina]

Um wrong. My daughter has Down syndrome. She's non verbal but can read. The problem is that they have hypotonia and many have apraxia as well which makes motor planning difficult. That's why programs like S2C and the like help them output because it takes fine motor out of the way and grooves in the pattern to select letters to spell

[@bmoisgood3228]

"so you want me to move out today" lmao I love it. I'm a figure skating coach and I've had quite a few Learn To Skaters come through with Downs Syndrome. Hands down the BEST students. Smart cookies. Stigmas need to get lost. Everybody brings something fabulous to the table.

[@Thatgirl_Joy1]

I'm growing up with my sister who has down syndrome .And even though she has down syndrome she really isn't that different from other kids... And Eventually she understands things and can talk to me.Sometimes I forget that she even has down syndrome.

[@EmmeFen]

I love what that mom of the baby says," yeah she'll get there we are just taking the scenic route." that's going to be a comeback for when people ask about my son who has chiari and autism.

[@dawntavishflynn8802]

did that guy say "kissing is my favourite passtime"? XD That man is a national hero, lol.

[@zooeyplayz4814]

Some people get touched by someone with down syndrowm and say “ EWwW I dont want YOUR ugly diesies DONT TOUCH ME “ and when I see or hear someone saying that to someone with autism or down syndrowm and in my head I say “eww I dont want the rude diesies “

[@karinapeters4198]

i got willames syndrom you cant get willames syndrom if you totch me i was born with it oxox Hugs

[@traceydelfs2657]

Humans w upSyndrome are some of my fave humans. They are so fun and happy and bring nothing but smiles!

[@kerr4606]

True

[@karinapeters4198]

some of my frends have dawn syndrom

[@lemonmelon8095]

I mistook this for buzzfeed.

[@muff9970]

The difference is that this isn't toxic propaganda.

[@simonterpstra5778]

No you didn't ...

[@shiftyness2546]

That wasn't funny, you can clearly see the BBC three logo

[@sadikashelon5278]

lmao same

[@cj-ur8qb]

Same

[@lostusaslambus]

She'll be able to do everything, it's just we'll take the scenic route." I love that!

[@theatlasjoker6339]

CC well what kinda of scientist, it’s kind of a broad subject, there’s 3 in the space field and another 2 in the medical field, plus I think there’s 2 in the psychological field but I’m not 100% sure, you might wanna do some research before you post a comment bud :)

[@CC-hx8gj]

@@theatlasjoker6339 >1/1,000,000 people with Down Syndrone are scientists, I bet you feel so silly right now

[@theatlasjoker6339]

CC 1 in 1000 chance of baby born with Down syndrome out of about 360,000 births world wide to give an average that around 360 people with Down syndrome born a day, I’ll say it’s 0.5 since you said less then one so I’ll multiply buy two and divide 2,000,000 by 360 which gives me about 5556 and divide that by 365 for days in a year which come out to roughly 15 years and given the average life span is roughly 80 years, divide 80/15 and you come out with about 5, there are at the very least currently 5 scientist with Down syndrome statistics wise, I bet you feel so silly right now

[@theatlasjoker6339]

CC I did state that I knew of 5 for sure and two more that I wasn’t 100% sure of sooo...thanks for helping me prove my point :)

[@maisiemoby3119]

I have autism but it wasnt discovered until i was 14. My parents are super supportive and always find ways which help me to take in information easier!

[@khashayarmastoori]

really helped me to understand more about how would it feel to put myself in their shows.

[@nianaguerrero5320]

This kind of people are the purest, And Tommy's energy was so damn chill.

[@mortt7785]

2:57 "I worked in retail" and the baby is just like "REALLY!?!??!"

[@andrewstewart8798]

LOL I did not notice that

[@-Solidwater]

They look so confused lol

[@kierancaldwell3442]

They're like "yo why would you work in retail?!"

[@saarinenj1]

*PEOPLE WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME ARE THE NICEST PEOPLE EVER YOU MEET! THEY ARE NEVER BORING AND THEY ARE GOOD FRIENDS!* *SHAME ON YOU IF YOU CAN'T ACCEPT PEOPLE WITH SYNDROMES, LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ETC.* Edit: (Just saying)I'm the one with learning difficulties. STRUGGLES.

[@noelsandberg5635]

its swedish search it up

[@alenaburke4652]

OMG PREACHHHHHHHHHHH!

[@estebansteverincon7117]

So the solutions to problems is to feel shame. Right.

[@aliceh1472]

Preach

[@sandysleigh1048]

Hannah Biwalkar dun know i got adhd its the shit its like im retarded but not considered to be by the public only my old teachers in high school but they can go suck some homeless cock !

[@lilkiwi07]

Everytime Bella came on screen my heart sank. She's so beautiful and adorable. I'm so broody at the moment, I almost cried. I can't wait to have a baby.

[@_lost1806]

I feel like they are just the brought up with a extra heart and humour they seem like a normal person with extra happiness🖤💝

[@oliviarose1396]

That gentleman has the most amazing voice .. He's also so attractive lol

[@Emma-hr2hx]

Olivia Rose wait wtf

[@christianballeno8995]

Olivia Rose lies

[@jwalt8019]

Yes, I could listen to him speak all day. It is a very distinguished voice.

[@2ShOoTer7]

You people have weird kinks.

[@kimberlyl.543]

Le nain she just said he's attractive - we all have different opinions on what's attractive . . .

[@rachelnstephens]

As someone who volunteers for a group that centers around adults with developmental disabilities, this video is extremely misleading. These people in this video are extremely high functioning. There are definitely varying degrees with which people's disability affect them and this video only focused on the highest functioning group. People who make the assumptions that this video are complaining about are not malicious and they're genuine questions. There are people with Downs who can't read, have to live in group homes as adults, need constant supervision for their own safety and need assistance doing basic things that you and I take for granted every day. It's better that people are sensitive to people with down syndrome's limitations, rather than impose impossible standards that all but the highest of functioning people with down syndrome could never achieve. I'm afraid that people will be upset or disappointed if the person they know with down syndrome isn't as high functioning as these people after watching this video.

[@CoolGuy-kz2ti]

Rachel Stephens Yea, but I didn't realise there were high functioning people with Down's Syndrome until I saw this video. And just out of curiosity is whether or not the person is high-functioning decided by their genetics or something or is it down to the treatment they receive as a child?

[@susannalluch7663]

Rachel Stephens In a sense it might be misleading. The thing is that for most cases, if all the people with down's syndrome were stimulated and helped since they were born, they would be high functioning. If they had the proper help, most people with condition would be able to read, write.... Not everyone is born to caring parents or even parents with time to take care of them. My sister has down's syndrome, and her and I reckon around 70% of the people at her "special school" are high functioning. You can tell wich people come from a caring background. So I don't think this vídeo is so misleading. In Many cases depends on what their society can do for them and the special help they recieve.

[@rachelnstephens]

Cool Guy It can definitely be a combination of things, as many people will have a combination of ailments. Some can work, drive and live alone, and on the opposite spectrum, some will never speak, will be in diapers and need a full time care nurse. To say low functioning people are just products of neglect is incorrect, just as assuming all high functioning people come from fabulous homes is incorrect. My biggest fear is that people will assume everyone should be on the same level and won't understand that some people won't have the same capabilities, so they'll need extra care and understanding. Edited for spelling.

[@charlotteheleneakacharlief8879]

It's down to the help they get when little. My mum taught me to read at 2 1/2. I have DS. The stupid American girl is talking rubbish saying we can't read, write and we are in nappies!

[@giandagostinomusic]

Charlie Fien, She literally said "There are people with Downs that can't read" not "Nobody with Downs can read".

[@emcrawford9225]

"people with down syndrome cant live independently" "......I hope not :))))" mY HEART🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@sutomuarashi]

frrr

[@davidz2808]

The large majority never can.

[@clintbizkit]

that guys voice VERY VERY beautiful. I love his voice😍😍😍

[@solitairehoney6944]

the girl with the red pixie cut has the prettiest eyes the blue stands out so well with the red holy

[@weenurdogs]

northern danpour Agreed

[@solitairehoney6944]

YOUR USERNAME LMAO

[@ajnode]

They are contact lenses...

[@travelingdude33914]

Just a Trash Player nobody said anything about rape YOU need help and medication

[@travelingdude33914]

Just a Trash Player can you read? The comment was about her blue eyes NOTHING said about her being cute

[@emmarowe67]

"she'll be able to do everything, we'll just take the scenic route." I love it!

[@jjy2207]

The guy in the blue shirt has such a sultry British accent im lowkey obsessed 😂 he has a great spy movie/audiobook voice

[@user-uj8yt1mu8n]

"kissing is my favourite pastime" Alright Chad, have a nice day.

[@writenamehere3776]

This is probably the only time I've seen down syndrome represented by the people with down syndrome. I often have the same problem with seeing autism (my disability) where people often focus on the very "low functioning" side of the spectrum. I've seen ASD representation getting better slowly but not DS. Does anyone know where to find better representation? Please tell me.

[@julianmars8968]

Silly Goose is this an ironic comment?

[@dariusanderson8241]

@Silly Goose Is autism funnier than down syndrome?

[@aidenoliver1681]

SAAAAAAMME. I have mosiac( high functioning ) Down syndrome and high functioning autism. When people hear that I have both they assume I can’t even talk, then they meet me and are very supposed because I don’t have any speech impediment or any other visable thing ( other than leg braces)

[@sunrise5710]

Silly Goose I hope this is a joke?

[@ravenkitley7092]

Silly Goose I get so sick and tired of being told or just because I’m highly verbal I’m high functioning no no and no that doesn’t mean that at all