This little boy is so precious, I had a down syndrome brother he passed away on Christmas Day 2019 at the age of 65 and I miss he so much, my mother told me it's a blessing to have a down syndrome baby, and my brother was the most loveable brother in the world and he was the most gorgeous baby when he was born and that is so true because he was a blessing from the Lord 💗
My brother has Downs he is 64. He had heart surgery at 25 which increased his life span. He is more fit than I am. He now has early dementia, but still has his fun personality and loves his family. Always asking about the babies (his nieces and nephews). He reads and writes (phonetically so his spelling can be off) and does basic math. He also knows how to use a calculator. He loves Elvis Presley, his room is decked out in Elivis and all his records and CD. He still misses mom and dad and often talks about them. He is considered severely Downs. Back when he was a child we had to deal with the ignorance from the eugenics movement (there was no help). My mom and dad (and me) spent a lot of time teaching him to read and write (no schools available for him until he was older). I played school with him. We did a lot to help him walk as his bones and muscles strengthened. He became an excellent swimmer and saved my 3 yr. old when he jumped in the deep end of my mom's pool, quick thinking and reaction. So no one should ever say they can't accomplish and do great things because they can! Your son will get there just takes a little longer!
I am about the same age as your brother. I remember when it was pretty much standard for doctors to pressure parents to put babies with DS into institutions, believing they weren't capable of learning or functioning beyond that of a toddler age. Any child with a physical or developmental disability was placed in schools away from the "normal" kids. In time, laws were passed to mainstream children with disabilities into regular classrooms. After 1980 (in the US), we started transitioning to "community care" and the institutions were closed down (that's a whole other story). In the 90s, I worked at a place that provided job training and development for people with disabilities. There I met several adults who spent their whole lives in institutions until the transition. In some cases, it broke my heart to think of how their lives might have been if they were mainstreamed into society from birth. So much lost potential. I'm sorry to hear about your brother's dementia. It's hard to watch someone you love through that.
@@grumpyoldlady_rants yes so true! The doctor pressured my parents to send him to an institution, he told them he would only live 2 years. The day my mother was released from the hospital my father demanded to see his son he told them if he only lives 2 years he was coming home to be loved like the rest of his kids. He walked out with his son and they called the cops on him. My father hated social workers, we moved any time they showed up on our doorstep. My father took ill when we were kids and made us promise to always take care of him. When I was in college I saw a film smuggled out of an institution which was secretely filmed in the early 80's and it was appalling! So grateful my parents brought him home.
As a Special Educator, I am honored to work with these children and am in awe of the loving wonderful parents who fight for and love them endlessly. These children deserve a chance at life and to spread the unbeleievable amounts of love they have.
I taught children diagnosed with Autism and I thought the same thing they are perfect the way they are. Loving playful and fun to be with. It was a total joy teaching them.
Absolutely love this video. Our son Jonty has Down’s syndrome he’s just 15 months old and he has touched some many people’s hearts. We couldn’t of asked for anything else. Jonty was our ivf miracle baby. Thank you for sharing your story.
Taonga is a gift indeed, not to mention adorable! My first experience with Down Syndrome occurred when I was 19 and was asked to babysit several young children, one of whom had DS. I absolutely fell in love with him. Individuals with DS have such lovely personalities, are so sweet and loving, and I believe they have the ability to contribute greatly to society. They are to me is a treasure and a blessing from God.
My little sister have downs syndrome, and i love her! And she is super sweet and hugg all of my friends when they come over. I wold never change annything about her, she is my sister and i always gonna love her!♥️♥️🥺
My nephew had special needs. Unfortunately he only lived for 14 months but everyone that held him said they felt something special. I remember one of his doctors asked if he ever cried. We said no because as soon as he starts to grunt we pick him up. Special needs kids are just that special.
Aaawww I adore him ❤️ my son is 16 years old and has Down syndrome also, every and anybody loves him. People with Down syndrome are absolutely awesome!!
I agree they are most loving and precious me and my husband have a 2-year-old that was born with down syndrome he is the best thing that ever happened to us we think he's perfect just the way he is we love everything about him he's exactly what we wanted and more can't imagine life without him
All three boys are handsome, they are all unique in their own way, look at them, they are happy healthy and fun to be around, they have "good mum & dad. Lots of love to you all. Xxx
I love these documentaries. One of my favourite things is they use so much Maori with the kids, even those whom aren't Maori by ethnic background. Much love ♥️
My brother who I now have guardianship because of our parents passing. Is 44 years old and a wonder of a beautiful boy/man. I could tell you amazing stories about him. I love him so much.
What a beautiful family and Taonga is absolutely adorable!! I just want to reach through my screen and cuddle him...💙🤗💙 His "booty dance" was sooo cute!! 😂😂😂 I love that his name means "treasure" because that's EXACTLY what HE IS!!
He’s god special child your a wonderful family I wish to dear god people were like you to I send all my love from Elaine England what a wonderful family xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi. Thanks for sharing about your family and especially about Taonga. Your treasure your gift. You are beutiful parents and Taonga is going to grow up to be whatever he wishes to be, because he was born into an amazing family. On a different note. We also have the name Taonga in my mother language and it means " we're thankful to God / we praise God "
He is perfect. Such a little bundle of treasure, you have no fear for his future, where ever and whatever he decides to do or be when he is older, he will be a success.
He is a beautiful kid and so are his brothers he is a very bright wee boy and I think his speech is very good I really don't think this kid condition is going to hold him back much he is so happy and I think he is so bright because of his mum and dad treating him just like the other two boys and his brothers just treat home like there best friend this wee chappy was born into the best family ever they are so loving and caring
This was soooo beautiful everyone is soooo beautiful I love this family he was soooo Blessed to be born in such a GREAT Family 💕 I teared up when the dad said “the best” 😂🥰 they did so good at the radio station I was so proud 😭
I love their brotherly relationship😍My older brothers (45yrs old & 50yrs old) have DS as well. The bond they have with each other are amazing. We've been blessed that the only medical issues they have are gouts for the oldest which started 2-3yrs ago and seizures for the other which started in his 30s I believe. But his seizures are managed with the medication he takes. Other than that they still do everything by themselves and becomes very aggravated when someone tries to help them. They feel everyone moves too slow, so that's why they wants to do everything themselves🤗I just love how they touches everyone lives that comes into contact with them. The meanest people or people with no patience just falls in love with them💖
How cute when he copies his mom!! 👋 Pure magic! Keep growing little man! Taonga will still have his independence one day:) This mom boy! Reminds me of my mom, woman dedicated her life to us!! We were not healthy and her life was between hospitals and surviving:)
I have a son who has a traumatic brain injury from his birth he is now 23 and his girlfriend has Downs they have been together since middle school and I adore her .They have a love I wish everyone could experience it doesn't matter how long since they have seen each other..they can just sit together and be the happiest people on earth 🌎 I am blessed to have my son and also to have her love him like she does.
Taonga there is a real magic boy eh! Lucky for us here, we got our magic boy Maui....rays of sunshine these boys in a sometimes crazy world. Happy days and thank you for sharing your perfect family and magic son with us! Stay well all of you!
I have a 6 year old low functioning autistic son and he has a down syndrome kid in his class that is more advanced than him. My daughter doesn't have autism but she was delayed and started taking classes at 18 months. There was a down syndrome kid in her classes that was the same age and was more advanced than my daughter. Those two kids changed the way I see kids with down syndrome. My neighbor also had down syndrome and my mom was actually his special ed teacher throughout elementary school.
He truly is a gift, I believe they are flesh and bone angels, having grown up with my friend who was downs syndrome. Gay tought me how to always be kind, to try and love unconditionally and to always be the best version of me! God Bless your family and your precious boys. Love and light. 😊
I love your beautiful Taonga and family! Yes, what’s gift you’ve been given! My family has my precious cousin, Monica, age 47, who has an extra 21st chromosome. We adore her, too! 💕😊💙
I went to daycare in doss elementary school I was kid same with him and I have my friend in doss it's was lily brittian sailinas she is my best friend in doss she can do anything for me i see frozen movie on daycare I see lily
He’s a cutie and all children with Downs are a very welcome and valuable member of our society. The ones that I know have a love beyond measure and are pure joy.
Hey Taonge I have a nephew with Down Syndrome and he can talk and attend high school he is now in 12th u are a gifted to ur parents many God keep on blessing you and your families love 💕 from USA 🇺🇸🙏🏿🙏🏿💕🇺🇸👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸.
I don't know about today but I remember there was a time here in the United States when there was a waiting list for couples wanting to adopt down's children whose birth parents didn't want them. The reason was simple: these children are filled with unconditional love and that love is not lost with age! What a beautiful, loving family!!!
Wow I just love these little humans who are more advanced than us they have an extra chromosome! pure love, and a bundle of joy! these little humans affect all of us we feel so compelled to acknowledge there beauty and recognise they are special little beings that makes this world so much a better place.
Your boys are gorgeous Tonga is a gift to such beautiful parents u have done much for him for him to come so far Tonga is one smart little angel ❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹I’m from Australia
Aww bless him we have a daughter with Down Syndrome yes my wife says" He's a blessing from God" & my wife loves your videos they always so adorable lol 😆 💖 💕 ❤
He is a very sweet boy and his older brothers are so lovely and gentle with him. Such a lovely beautiful family with loving beautiful parents. I enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story
I love that they’re teaching him what seems like maybe three or more languages. Does anyone know the other language they’re speaking other than English and Sign Language?
