Independence with Down Syndrome
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2016
- Alex Sneddon’s parents have always wanted the best for their son. From early on they helped him to create the kind of life he wanted.
Now the 24-year-old who lives with Down Syndrome is holding down four jobs and living an independent life.
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Imagine what the world would look like if everyone’s parents were this amazing. Wish them all well.
“I’ll go to my room, I’ll say a prayer... and I got the answer. God said, forgive people” Beautiful words Alex.
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Mom Melissa
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Lily the cat 😸
The fact that the mother chose to give their home to her son to allow him to keep his routine in place is superb. Also, the addition of those flatmates was amazing. Kudos!
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This is amazing ☺️. His parents did so well raising him to be independent
I appreciate you sharing your story very much. My sister just received the news that her unborn baby girl has a 90% chance for Downs Syndrome. Your story gives us a lot of hope and a lot to look forward to. Thank you.
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Scott brown + Megan Ellis
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My child has down syndrome and I find this video so inspiring. ❤
My Justin Pullin has down syndrome
Jacob syndrome 😀
I also have a son with down syndrome they are so precious ❤️ he is the best blessing for us
Alex is lovely. The World needs more people like Alex and his family. So loving and so committed.
that kind of support and setting expectations is the best gift a parent can give a child, great job :)
You've done a great job mom and dad!
Alex is such a beacon of light in a dark world. Wonderful documentary on an extraordinary person!
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When he say " God say me forgive them " Im crying.
He doesn't know how to word it the way he thinks is right. It is sad ☹️
I would love to meet this young lad one day, shake his hand and give him the biggest cuddle. Hes a inspiration and a true hero
God bless alex and I totally relate to what he has been through in his own life like I did to myself he reminds me of where I was when I was younger struggling with being independent I had some issues that I had to work on myself like he did
You really touched my heart, Alex! You're doing a great job! I love chocolate drinks too. 😊
Thanks Jill E
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By the time I was finished watching this video, I was in tears. Alex has taught me so many of life's important lessons in less than a half hour. What a truly amazing human being. God bless you, Alex, and may He watch over you. ❤️
I am really loving these special, beautiful families that I am seeing on this channel. They inspire me to stretch further and love others more. As someone who doesn't personally meet anyone with a dis'ability' in my everyday life, I feel like this channel really introduces me to different kinds of wonderful humans that I could meet, and understand better. Lovely. :)
Thank you for your support Twambilire! Hope you keep watching!
What a lovely comment bless you x
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What a wonderful story Alex. You are such an amazing young man with wonderful family. You are so wonderfully independent and are admired so much by so many people. I wish you well for the future.
God bless him with more life and health, in God’s name AMEN 🙏🏽
What a lovely young man
What an amazing young man he is. I have two older cousins my parents raise with DS. They are both so smart & full of life. We couldn't imagine a world without them. And when they are not around us, we are bored and somewhat miserable. I cannot seems to understand one bit why people discriminate against people with DS.
Thanks for watching Chassity!Hope you enjoyed our channel and keep coming back! 😀
Smart? Are they top of their classes in a normal school?
Yep. Theire so smart. Thats why they cant even obtain a fucking drivers license.
@@andrewsmith74 Can you hold down 4 jobs at once?
Not every DS person is sweet, agreeable and pleasant. Frequently, they are violent, angry and miserable. Sometimes, understandably so. Other times, it's just their nature. Alomst none of them will ever live on their own.
This young man is an exceptionally high functioning DS adult. He can read. That's a very notable achievement. But let's not ignore that he couldn't do this without his parents, even though they don't live with him. The roommate situation is very unusual. Very few people randomly living together would do so with so much cooperation. I'm sure there was financial inducement.
But what happens when his parents are gone? Will his siblings pick up? Is that fair? These are very privileged questions because some lower functioning DS adults will have no choice but to go into a group home or an institution. I dislike how these documentaries and DS families downplay the harsh realities of the disability.
What a wonderful family, looking after the most vunerable, this has made me cry
❤️ this Mom !
Margaret deVries I know I
I take my hat off to Alex, he got more up and go in him than me and can do alot more than me and just gets on with it. He blessed. My auntie had down syndrome, I say had as she passed away. I have a special place in my heart for these people.. They worthy of everything just like everyone else. Love and respect goes out xx
Alex your story is wonderful and inspiring. We are in this moment too! Your family is so loving. Bless you.
I have a beautiful 2 year old with DS. He is the most beautiful person I have ever seen . I am a single mom and sometimes I get worried if something happens to me who is gonna take care of him . I hope when he gets older he will be independent
I totally can relate I also have a son with down syndrome and I get those same worries
Just to mention what a wonderful mother Alex has !! All the love and devotion she gives !! Well done 💛
Always so upbeat and happy Great jobs Alex❤️❤️
Thanks Margaret deVries
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story! God bless Alex and his family!
his friends he lives with is beautiful.
Thanks for watching Stephanie, hope you enjoyed!
Attitude I did it's a great channel.
He is proactive, and introspective. An upbeat, fun guy. And blest for Alex...because, many parents of Downs' kids infantilize their children in what is often a misguided but well-meant effort to somehow 'protect' them from the world. Alex lives IN the world - moreover, his parents have done a wonderful job of encouraging him - giving him tools and life skills to cope, and thrive. In a perfect world, theirs is the vision for what all Down's individuals should be!!
Thanks for watching Cynthia Hawkins
Alex is not a typical DS adult.
What a really nice guy Alex is anyone who has him as a friend is very lucky
Alex is awesome and so inspiring.
Thanks for watching Jaii! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
Attitude I did. Thanks. I just subscribed to the channel.
Thanks we appreciate our audience being so engaged - it's awesome!
I think that Alex is a good friend to all of us me, Lawrence, Gabe and Lily we been friends with him since we were babies long time ago and he is a wonderful person that he is, he does have a wonderful personality and we all loved him, being Down Syndrome is quite difficult for all of us and that we learn about lot of good things and we do learn with our parents
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What a delightful and thoughtful young man... and busy! It's a real wake up call to get out and do more with my free time off. God bless you Alex!
What an amazing Mum!
His family, kind heart and those prayers are what kept him!!! 🗣️
Thank you for this amazing story. Wonderful family, wonderful Alex.
Alex,
I hope you see this and all of the other wonderful comments here that see you as a super duper awesome man. I hope you see how far reaching your story is and how inspiring it is as well!
P.S. Your family is equally amazing!!
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@Justin Pullin I don't get it
Love this! Alex is amazing. He reminds me so much of my younger cousin, truly inspiring ❤
Thanks for watching Pinki!
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What are you amazing man. And his mother what she said was beautiful, his soul is not disabled. Amen
What a gift, such an amazing man. We could all learn a lot of lessons from this guy and his amazing family/friends and support system
I have 3 people in my life with down syndrome. It's incredible how it affects individuals differently. My cousin with it is perpetually stuck as an 8 year old. She's in her 40s and is always in complete parental supervision. My friends brother with it is pretty much completely independent and has been for decades. He's in his late 50s, has surpassed the doctors opinion on his life expectancy with his health issues and is quite an incredible person. The other was a childhood friend. He is the strongest person I've ever known. He was an olympic weight lifter and has zero doubt in his abilities. Quite inspirational.
Wow. My newborn has down and this comment gives me great hope.
I get a real enjoyment watching this . This is so dear to my heart God Bless you Alex enjoy your new life journey
I love these stories bc they demonstrate how amazing human potential is.
Glad you enjoyed CatDreaming!
It's so nice to read a lot of very nice, and loving, kind compliments here, to this young man, and his Mom, and family! It reminds me that there is good people in this world. My heart goes out to everyone here. 🙆🏻♀️❤ from Canada. 🇨🇦
What a fantastic guy you are Alex - You're amazing
Love your hard work and dedication in your local community Alex!!!
Thanks for watching Kitiana89!
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I have taught children diagnosed with Autism for 17 years and this is how I always wanted my students to be and treated with respect.
Absolutely! Yes. I had a wonderful teacher during my public school years. He truly believed in my abilities, even though I struggled with certain academics, but I got through it all. I started my first year in college just last year, but the pandemic made it challenging, so I've decided to start back next year in the 3d computer animation program, where I am in Canada. 🙆🏻♀️ I love how teachers believe in our abilities. Thank you so much, for your respect.
Alex is articulate and he like participating in everything also living the life of being independent, and he loves God too.🙏🙏
Ohhh... this video made my cry.
What amazing parents.
And what an amazing man
What a great guy and family.
You are an inspiration!!
He is so amazing!
Thanks for watching May!
What a sweet, wonderful young man. Just proves more and more that people with disabilities CAN make it in life and have SO MUCH to offer!
Very much agreed here at my end! 🙆🏻♀️😃 I truly appreciate your compliment!
Great parents!!!
Success depends on a persons support system, nothing else matters enough to ruin your future. Support and love and understanding that you feel: that's all that matters.
Beautiful xxx
Love.
Hope you enjoyed the episode Concha! Thanks for watching!
God bless you and ur family alex 👍
Love this
i know how alex feels when he went back to his old school. its nice he can express his emotions openly.
I love the parents attitude. This is how God made you and will be here to help you through it. Alex, you are impressive.
He is such an inspiration
What a fantastic young man who shows the world he is more than a label. I worked in the learning disability world for many years and have a special affinity with DS because I have some of the signs. Thanks to my mother growing up with a friend with DS I went to Grammar school, trained as a nurse and then as a mature student did my degree and then diploma in health and social care. In 2000 my grandson was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy so I cared for him for most of his life of 9 years. Joe also had a very strong faith, we went to Lourdez twice and to see him there was just amazinv, leading the torchligjt processionn. Good luck to Alex and God bless him and his family.
Just wonderful xx
Oh my goodness. He said 'God told him to forgive people'. Just to see him also boldy say a prayer in a corporate setting. Its amazing. I'm really happy for Alex and his independence. What a great life he is living and leading for others wanting that for themselves. Amazing.What I really love most is listening to his mother. The way his parents selflessly gave up their home just so that he could continue his routine and live in a place that he's comfortable in. Such a true example of Jesus's love.
What an amazing guy
My son has down syndrome also. Alex is an inspiration and our goals are the same.
I proud of you alex
Alex, God bless you. You got me crying when said what God told about forgiving those who bullied you. I guess you are much better than them right now, because of your high moral values. Parents thank you for being so amazing and treasuring this God's special gift.
Youv are a beautiful human being Alex, I love you!
He done so well
Hope you enjoyed the episode ! Thanks for watching!
Fabulous! From the mother of an adult son with Autism.
He is so cute and very handsome & very sweet friendly 😀😀
Thanks for watching Julian 😊
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I'd love to see an update....now Alex would be 34. I hope he is succeeded even more in life and is happy.
What a beautiful family! Alex would be 32 now I wonder what he’s up to.💕🥰💕
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You're a handsome young man Alex. You're as special as anyone else. More so even! Keep being awesome! Love from Ohio!
Alex is an inspiration for everyone.
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Really enjoyed this documentary. His mother is so wonderful. She raised him right. Alex is so caring, positive and friendly. Watching this made me think why does the country I live in suggest u the choice to abortion. When if there raised the right way they can turn out just fine.
Thanks for the kind words and support! we really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed the episode!
Attitude Ur welcome.
Naldi SooDiabolic SomethingMoreSinister - what do you mean when you say that if they are raised the right way they turn out just fine? His intelligence doesn't have much to do with how he's raised. It's more about the fact he's born mentally and physically disabled. Alex is very high functioning. Most adults with Down syndrome are not nearly as high functioning as Alex. But even as high functioning as Alex is, he is still a burden to society. He gets taxpayer funded nannies and babysitters and he receives financial assistance for living expenses since he doesn't have the intelligence needed to get a real job. You heard that his job was a charity position made just for him and had a babysitter help him sort mail since he didn't have the brainpower to do it himself at first. He is taking classes and working extremely hard just to be able to stay alive on his own if he didn't get nannies 24/7 to care for him. That's not something normal people have to spend decades taking classes on. As it stands now he's totally dependent on state funded nannies. In America, having DS guarantees you disability benefits for life, and in states like California, free nannies, free housing, free healthcare and free personal drivers to care for them 24/7, since the law recognizes that they don't have the intelligence to care for themselves. We as a society try to screen for and terminate these pregnancies before they become a burden to society and parents have to accept their child will never be independent enough to live on their own. And their intelligence maxes out at about the same as a 3-4yr old toddler. Most Down syndrome pregnancies are terminated at the recommendation of the medical profession. It saves people from a lifetime of severely limited abilities. Some European countries have eliminated DS from their populations by having a near 100% termination rate. Unfortunately the termination rate in the US is going down as parents are told not to worry, the government will have to pay for your disabled child their entire life so you don't have to carry the financial burden of having a 35 year old toddler. You can even make the government give them an apartment and pay a nanny to care for your adult child so you can have your life back. Unfortunately it places a heavy burden on society as the number of DS grows in the US sadly.
+John Appleseed
Most high functioning Down's Syndrome people have jobs, though. They're much more useful to society than the the trash who breed for welfare checks.
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You are welcome mrs. Mam
Thanks for watching Juliana, hope you enjoyed!
Happy tears here
Honest doesn’t mean be cruel!!!
I would love to know if there is a way to send Alex mail. Would he enjoy receiving letters or cards in the post? All the best from the States!
As someone who lives with a different developmental disability who faces the ex act same challenges as what Alex has faces
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Alex story is incredible and truly inspirational. What an amazing group of people ❤
Alex you are nothing short of extraordinary in this ordinary world. God bless you and your family.
Wondering how Alex is doing now in quarantine ?
wonderful video, gives u hope to see purity of Gods creation,...and family love...
Happy to see this video I hv a baby boy with down sydrome
Hats off to the parents it was all there vision of allowing him to live a life normal and independent learn things ....and accept himself n build a place in society of course things r hard...... butt they just came out with a smile ! Incredible 👏👏
god bless
bro has billy corgan as his dad 😭
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I need a Sarah in my life. 😂
👀. To. Watch. Stroy. Like. This. I. Waz. 😭. So. Bad. Think. U. Tub. For. A stroy. Like. I'm. So. Happy. For. Him.
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Good job just like me
love there attitude about life. make him go out and do his bet anyways. It's how God make him.so they still.have high expectations of him to do God bet. love that.
do best of his ability
Thanks for watching Becca 😊