The Blessing of Down Syndrome
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ค. 2024
- The Peita Boys: Dallas, Grayson and Taonga keep mum, Miranda’s, hands full. Miranda juggles home life while also working as the Special Education Needs Coordinator at local Kamo High School. All three of her boys are under the age of eight, and Taonga - the youngest - was born with the extra challenges that come with Down Syndrome. But with the whānau’s emphasis on whanaungatanga, Taonga is seen as a gift - and keeps up with his high-energy older brothers. / attitudepictures
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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 💗
I’m terribly sorry for the loss of your brother
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Bless you!
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!
that's lovely
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.
Moved by your story!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing Your Family's Story!
What a fantastic family! The mom has such a wonderful attitude and is raising some really special children. Taonga is one handsome little man
Taonga, OMG what an adorable child! Those eyelashes and those bright eyes, that smile! So lovely.
He is so adorable I just want to smother him in kisses 😚
Me too❤️
oh i know.............adorable lil love bundle
Get in line, you!
He is very cute🤗
Righ?! Taonga is so precious!
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 ♥️
Dad might be??
I think the dad is?
Mum is so positive. Simply enjoyed listening to her sharing her family stories ❤.
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.
Why didn't you do the preimplantation genetic diagnostics?
our son also down syndrome his 5yrs old...
My sister also has Down syndrome and she is Deaf she touches hearts every where she goes. Every one Loves her. She is BLESSING a Angel
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What a beautiful story they are a beautiful mum and dad they are a lovely family three gorgeous boys you are very lucky
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.
How can you not, just completely fall in love with this family.
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.
There’s this inexplicable aura they all seem to posses. Love and gentleness unadulterated
What a beautiful family.Wish you best.
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.
Me to it's true about taonga is a gift 🎁
Absolutely love your person first language! It's so rare to see in comments!
In deed !, they are!!
The entire family are all so funny and loving and all bring wonderful love and joyful feelings to each other and the people in their lives.
I know why he's so popular on Facebook... He is SUPER cute! That butt dancing stole my heart and his chatting with everyone/anyone melts my heart! 💙💙💙
My husband used to say...we are raising kids not grass...the house and yard came last...our 5 are all grown up now and wonderful!😍👵
Yoya and her I oohhhhhh oohhhhhh out oooooooy to it’s the yo
😍Look into his eyes, really look into those beautiful eyes....he KNOWS he's 'THE BOSS' of the family!! Bless those two big brothers!! They are so loving & sweet with him❤
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.
Oh my god his smile, so gorgeous
I absolutely love 🇳🇿 New Zealand and I’ve never been there. It’s just so special and full of incredible people. Something keeps drawing me there. Great doc! Awesome family! 💖💖
@Thora Friganza definitely caring people.
He sure is a cutie, and a ray of sunshine. I took care of a little boy with down syndrome he was a really special boy. His parents moved away and I will forever miss him. Taonga is a blessing and thank you for sharing your story.. 💜🌞💙
Hi he's very cute and special and loved god bless you and your beautiful family to love you handsome boy 👦
I just want to snuggle with him. I miss my boys being small. They are 20 and 14 now. Time flies!
What a beautiful baby you are blessed with. He is a joy to the world. He will know it eventually.
I love New Zealand; It's the country I would choose to live in if I was able to. You have a lovely family and Taonga is such an affectionate lovable little boy.
thank you for normalizing and being postive image of topics of syndromes, im so happy seeing happiness rather than sad and sombre vibes of other vids in the same topic. this makes me glad.
I truly enjoyed this video. In all honesty - I have a 26 year old son who is non-verbal. He is dx'ed with severe autism, profound mental retardation, and Pandas (strep in the brain). I did every therapy known - and almost every biomedical therapy except for chelation....Not only is he non-verbal - but he doesn't understand receptively - *spoken words". He doesn't understand sign language - he does understand pictures - it took me approx 7 years to teach him true understanding of pictures. However, with the recent diagnosis of Pandas - he has been regressing. He should have had the diagnosis of Pandas when he was 2 - not 25 because there is no cure now. I watch him suffer day in and day out with pain and that is the hardest part - not understanding and not being able to communicate other than "behavior". With regard to your beautiful son, I think in time - the physical will catch up (it will take longer though). He will have so many successes with physical therapy (and you will celebrate each and every success)!!!!!! Taonga's level of comprehension is a m a z I n g!!!!!!! If you have your comprehension: of spoken words in his language and ability to think and reason - (his reasoning may be different - but we all have a different reasoning process) - He will attain his goals, dreams and more! After 26 years of 24/7 caregiving I've learned so much - and now I also am a caregiver to my mom who is 95 and has advanced dementia. Your son lit up my computer screen - he is very lucky to have you both as parents. I've seen many young adults graduate from college with a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Hold on - you are in store for the most wonderful ride of your life - your heart will explode over and over again! I can't wait to see his MANY FUTURE successes. GO TAONGA!!!!!!
Beautiful comment. Only someone who knows challenges could write it.
I wish you good luck and strength for your journey. Respect.
Reading your comments I can assure you he and you guys have the most important language you all understand: LOVE.
This comment made me tear up. Thank you so much for sharing this. It takes a lot to be so kind, patient and compassionate as you are. I respect you a lot. Sending lots of love and hugs to you. Keep your spirits high as always.
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What a sweet boy that smile is everything!!! Blessings to the family.
your whole family is wonderful! I too Think Toanga is a Bright little boy. He will go far. I am Glad his brothers accept him too. He is Precious.
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
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
I grew up in a neighborhood where one of our neighbor girls had down syndrome. She would play with us all the time. The MOST amazing thing about her was, she was the ONLY one who could tell me & my sisters apart. I'm an identical quadruplet. All the other neighbor kids had a hard time figuring out which one we were. When I see babies with down syndrome, I think thwy are Sooo Special, God's special children!
What a wonderful family you have, your amazing attitude I think is the driving force behind your happiness, I was blown away, fantastic video. Fantastic kid's, so real.I wish you all the very best for your futures. I wish there were more people like you all.
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
Taonga is PERFECT and so pure 💟 Love this family
I love them no less they are perfect and can do anything they set their minds to.. 🥰
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!!
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.
I think he’s adorable....😊. You’re doing a great job parenting.....from Linda in California.
Huh your amazing mother.... no words can express how lucky you are to be his mom...great job and gob bless
Why would someone dislike this??? What a wonderful family and what a sweet little boy. I really hope he continues to thrive and their family stays happy and healthy:)
I love the positivity of this video. Thanks for sharing. Blessings from Southeastern NSW Australia, Dot
Oh my goodness!!! He's so awesome!! What a loving family, so much dedication!
You are doing an amazing job with Taonga. You are embracing his uniqueness and building on that.
love that little Taonga . GOD BLESS HIM.
A wonderful Doc! Taonga is so cute and loveable. He reminded me of my son who passed away April 19, 2017 age 45. Loved music, superman movies, and spaghetti. Your lives are blessed with a special child. Thanks for sharing your love. Best wishes from California.
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.
What a beautiful family and Toanga really has the dance moves. He’s such a happy bright little boy. It’s nice seeing a family on TH-cam that doesn’t portray itself as “designer perfect”.
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 "
Aww gorgeous, precious family. So lovely.
Thank you for sharing your family with us. The family has the right attitude about their son and his differences.
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
Excellent share! "Celebrate his differences" Beautiful story.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. You inspired us. I also have a 2 year old with DS and has doing great. Looking forward for your next videos
What a happy little boy. Wonderful parents too.
Lovely boys, lovely family , lovely life.
What a great example to the wingers of this world how to live life to the full with love. U.K fan xx
I'm a physical therapist for special needs babies. Great job, well loved . Im impressed
This video was a blessing for me. Thank you very much, and God bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your video it's wonderful. You have an amazing family and such beautiful children.
Such a precious boy, and awesome parents. ❤️
"Is everybody happy?"
"No!!"
"Why not??"
"IT'S BECAUSE I'M TIRED" 😩 ...😂
Such a beautiful family and handsome young boys. So precious.
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 😭
Awwww he likes to boogie woogie to music. So cute he's gonna do so much good in his life. He's perfect in every way. What a lovely family.
Ataahua doco such inspiration and I admire this family soooooo much...... blessings
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:)
Such positive parent's with 3 wonderful son's ❤🇬🇧
A lovely, warm, REAL family. Such a pleasure to have the privilege of seeing a small slice of their journey. Thank you!
This family is amazing and beautiful, wow. Thanks for sharing. SUPERHERO TAONGA!
I love your whole family. You are all so loving and genuine towards eachother
Your all so blessed! Prayers for you all,and love!
Such a lovely family. Very cute kid. I think alot more people are kinder to anyone that may be different these days. I know I've taught my kids to be kind to everyone. I love these shows.
I love how your boys interact. So sweet and kind to their little brother. Lovely little family.
Love this, thx for sharing.
He's so very sweet and lovable 💖😊
Hes beautiful and so is his family ❤
toooo cute ❤️❤️🥰 amazing family
The little añgles are so sweet he is full of love take special care of this beautiful human.
Cutest kid I've ever seen
I also am cutest kid I have ever seen me and taonga
What a wonderful family all of them. You can feel the happiness oozing. You can tell they feel utterly blessed with there lovely Children. A pleasure to watch them Normal happy family.
Bless you, and thanks for sharing your story!
What a lovely little boy with so much love to give 😊
What a beautiful and loving family🥰
What a beautiful boy!! God bless him
I had a down syndrome brother. He was so loving. Bless this little guy.
He’s a wonderful child!!!!🥰😍
I love him he is precious and a gift from God for all that gets to know him. Big hugs
Your both are great parents and he is the cutest love him thanks for sharing ❤
Such an wonderful family ❤️
Most beautiful family and I could eat Taonga up he’s super duper cute 🥰
He is very bright and very intelligent, I am in Australia. He is so cute. wish a lot of happiness for all of you.
Sweet angel. He's so smart in his own special way
Taonga is adorable
And lucky to have such a loving family x
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! 💕😊💙
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
What a lovely family 😊😊Tongua is handsome and so clever 💙💙 His brothers love him so much 😊😊 Warmed my heart 😆💖
Lovely family!
I have him he does a lot for his age keep going proud of you