My favorite picture in the entire world is my daughter (then 3yo) meeting my son the day he was born. She was soooo happy and excited to meet but when she finally saw him she gave him this brilliant scowl like "you can live here but if you cross me so help me god I will destroy you" and it is absolutely glorious
It is a hard life on them and their families. The ones I worked with usually were the ones who couldn't communicate very well or had other medical issues, equestrian based therapy for them was actually quite nice way to try and help them socialize and deal with individual issues.
I used to be a job coach for people with special needs. Many were such great happy souls, loved speaking with them. But you could also really tell how tired a lot of the families were. It was tough on a lot of them.
That's nice to say, but siblings of special needs children often feel the imbalance of their parents time and resources devoted largely to that sibling. And feel guilty for those feelings.
I have twins one autistic and one not. We used to send our boy (autistic) to bed an hour before his sister and she got special devoted time each day. We did this until they were about 13 and he had developed enough to not monopolize our time during the day so much.
Not always, depends on the severity and skills they learn as they grow. All developmental issues come in degrees. That being said it's definitely something to be wary off, and take into consideration, as funding is hard to come by.
Dontdeprivemeofmydelusion
Sweetest smile ever.
Tjitso
That's all you can hope for as a parent.
mattisnotdead
That is love
Moholmarn
My little brother did the exact same thing when my sister was born, and nowadays it's when he sees my son. Such a happy fellow.
rileysmurf
OMG the immediate change in emotion and attitude! What a blessing that big brother is going to be for his little sister.
Gerdalearnedme
Big time.
brandonblk
"look at your replacement lol"
DeanOMiite
My favorite picture in the entire world is my daughter (then 3yo) meeting my son the day he was born. She was soooo happy and excited to meet but when she finally saw him she gave him this brilliant scowl like "you can live here but if you cross me so help me god I will destroy you" and it is absolutely glorious
DrankTooMuchMead
Yesterday a terrible-twos kid got mad at my 6yo down syndrome daughter. He tackled her and she responded by shoving his face into the floor.
TurboCartoonSmuggler
When does the camera zoom out to reveal the pan flute band?!
NotSteveWozniak
WorkerLurker
Mostly feel it till it’s been processed.
PaintedSlate
mechecat19423000
🤗❤🥰
Fl0zilla
I think the flute track was a nice choice
DildorTheMighty
My uncle has Downs, and he's the same way with kids. He'll be in the absolute worst mood ever, but it flips 180 if he sees a baby.
so1oeclipse
Ups?
Bonesy84
Harkkonan
suttonsboot
Aw
neuronicle
That's genuine, unbiased joy right there. Quite rare, actually.
Gerdalearnedme
Yeah. I got a toothache watching this. Sweetest, the sweetest.
zakisback
Down syndrome is so hard on children. I can totally understand the cry, then instant happiness.
MadHatter69
Aww, he has Down's, hope he has a good life (judging by the father's loving embrace, he does!)
Bubbells
It is a hard life on them and their families. The ones I worked with usually were the ones who couldn't communicate very well or had other medical issues, equestrian based therapy for them was actually quite nice way to try and help them socialize and deal with individual issues.
Moholmarn
It is indeed hard, but the reward is greater than the hardships.
musicbylen666
Niece has it as well. Turns 24 soon and she is a sweet girl!
DeanOMiite
I used to be a job coach for people with special needs. Many were such great happy souls, loved speaking with them. But you could also really tell how tired a lot of the families were. It was tough on a lot of them.
SpaceJunki3
Don't forget the little kiss to the top of the noggin!
Blahend
Never forget
feryooday
Aww. I miss my brother. I wish we’d had more time together
BuyMeBonestormOrGoToHell
Baby sister literally turned his frown upside down ❤️
Carl99
Pinkie Pie!
abhinavgotfirednowrehired
She’s has a very loving big bother. She will have a lovely childhood clearly
NoMuffinsToSpare
That's nice to say, but siblings of special needs children often feel the imbalance of their parents time and resources devoted largely to that sibling. And feel guilty for those feelings.
ArcaneM37
I have twins one autistic and one not. We used to send our boy (autistic) to bed an hour before his sister and she got special devoted time each day. We did this until they were about 13 and he had developed enough to not monopolize our time during the day so much.
KillingTlme
As well as that sibling require adult supervision for the rest of their life, perhaps long after the parents die.
zFUBARz
Not always, depends on the severity and skills they learn as they grow. All developmental issues come in degrees. That being said it's definitely something to be wary off, and take into consideration, as funding is hard to come by.