ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024
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- Опубликовано: 13 мар 2024
- Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’. Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, we'll give them more opportunities in their schools, workplaces, relationships and activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality.
#AssumeThatICan #WDSD24 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #EndTheStereotypes
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My little boy is 10 and has Down Syndrome. I love him with all my heart. This ad cuts me to my core, because I don't champion what he is capable of enough. Instead, I worry about protecting him and shielding him from all the evil in the world. He deserves the opportunity to flourish without me limiting his possibilities and he is entitled to more than I have been allowing him to experience. Consider my eyes opened. ❤
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@JasonOulman I think you articulate the journey of all parents, and the desire to shield their child from the roughness and abuse of this world. But your love for your boy oozes through your words, and frankly, love is all that he "really" needs. Kids are so resilient, even Down Syndrome kids! He'll do great as long as he gets the love he needs, and the encouragement to Dream Big. Thank you for sharing.
This message hit hard for me. I don’t have Down’s syndrome, but I did have very overprotective parents. They assumed I couldn’t adult so they never taught me how, and now I’m struggling.
assume you can flip the script, and turn struggle to prosperity.
(others have done it)
prove em wrong, boss
My parent were the same. People always assume that parental neglect is the cause of a person's struggles, but sometimes it's too much love and too much protection.
I hope you can learn by finding a mentor that will help you❣️
This! Almost made me cry, this is very relatable :(
Nailed it! Let's get beyond thinking it's great that people with developmental disabilities are "invited to the table" and support a paradigm where they are the host of that table.
Perfectly said! Cheers.
AMEN!! The coddling is maddening
That's a table I'd hope to be invited to. What fun!!
I’ve worked in ‘Special Needs’ classrooms for nearly three decades and have seen a lot of changes
in how we interact with our students. It’s great to watch these young women and men gain self confidence, learn to compete (Unified Sports are amazing!), run a coffee shop at our school and so much more!! They still face the challenges of people that talk down to them like they are children instead of High School students. But we’re getting there!!
@@djrepasky they aren’t doing that themselves though what is up with you people???? No downs guy just plans out a business all by himself why are we telling them this?! They will be fucking pissed when they realized you lied to them! “Getting there?” THEY ARE CHILDREN DINGALING. Wtf is that supposed to mean we increase their IQ from 70 to 80? This whole thread is full of Downs Syndrome people shame on you for setting them up like that.
I have down syndrome and this is very inspiring to me.
The world is your oyster as the saying goes. Everyone is an individual and we are all so different .. a spectrum
I guess. Do your thing !!! Be the best that you can be !
You got this ❤️
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Well no shit you don’t say
how much can you lift? is it true?
Same feeling right here.
I am Autistic spectrum disorder & I’m a 30 year old guy, & everyone must understand that we Do Not need to be treated like a high schooler in society. We are adults Not Kids. We Belong with typical people & we must have people focus on our interests & characteristics, not a disability. I will say it Louder & make sure it is heard, Period.
all that means is that you don't tell people what you were "diagnosed" with. You have it right at the top and center of your header graphic on your page, brother. People will treat you differently after they read that. Besides, it's a learning disability, right? By 30, you should be caught up. Maybe turn ur channel into a weight loss journey and solve your diabetes next?
Same , but it's the little things about my personality that trigger people...
It's hard 💕
@shouygui4955 autism is not a learning disability. Some autistic people have low IQ, many average many above average and some genius/savant. Think Forrest Gump, but also Sheldon Cooper and also every manic pixie dream girl in movies. All autistic types...just that the only autistic people who were seen and had services when we were kids were the ones with learning disabilities / intellectual disabilities. Autism is simply, MORE NEURONS in the brain, that's why autistic ppl are sensitive, they hear see and feel more.
@@shouygui4955 It's not always a learning disability. I'm autistic, and I can tell you that every autistic person is going to be different. It's almost always a social disability if not other things as well, and with some people it literally just makes them have to consciously do some things that most do unconsciously. The problem is not what we are but how society treats us. All I know is that someone who says "maybe turn ur channel into a weight loss journey and solve your diabetes next?" is the same type of ingrate who exploits us for entertainment every day without realizing that Elon Musk, Albert Einstein and some of the ultimate contributors to society were/are autistic. Yet there are people who face challenges with it everyday, because we have a limited "battery", so to speak, of social interaction. I myself have been exploited since I was a child for other people's entertainment, and the rage and depression that came from that eroded away at "me". There is no "me" anymore, besides face and name. Do not act like we are not without problems.
The problem in our society is making assumptions based on ignorance. Same as in autism, people with Down syndrome are all different. Some need help, others don't and can live perfectly on their own, have a job, a partner and live happily ever after. We should value people by what they can do, not can't do. And the same is true for autism.
And! Even people who need help in one context might not need help in another context. Similarly, even people who "don't need help" sometimes still need help. A person may appear to be very competent but still needs support in certain areas (which might get underserved if people overlook these needs because they are so often so competent in so many ways). And a person who needs a lot of support in many things may still have areas of strength that get overlooked and underestimated. All true for people with a wide range of disabilities.
I for one would appreciate our Down’s syndrome overlords.
Don’t know if you noticed but not a whole lot of Downs people get married.
@@andreashettle2885 ah yes, that whole either your totally able to do everything without support, either you can't do anything because you need support rethoric... I'm an autistic woman. I didn't know before I got into yet another burnout at 37 and finally met a competent psychiatrist. By that time, I had taken care of a young relative who's parents couldn't take care of, completed a diploma, started a business in IT, managed said business and million $ projects. But, I still was unable to do some "basic" stuff and very much needed support with things expect me to be able to do because they're simple for them. I can't do the grocery alone. I can't drive anymore and so rely on others for transport. And so many others forms of support and adaptations that I need but that when I get them, I can do things other people aren't even able to do.
In five years from now you’ll be saying the same thing about children….
Such a powerful statement! Let's normalize NOT assuming, because doing so can create unwanted narratives that affect peoples lives, adversely.
What does “NOT assuming” mean? I’m serious, can you define what that means? To not assume patterns? “Because doing so can create unwanted narratives that affect peoples lives, adversely.”
What does that even mean? You do realize that’s just a bunch of words you threw together without knowing the meaning of the conte-- ugh whatever you are what’s wrong with the world. You have no idea what you’re saying you just like the IDEA of sounding smart and to you, that’s compiling a bunch of words you rarely heard growing up!!!!
“Unwanted narratives”, what from the FUCKING TRUTH? You are the problem fuck you.
You’re either in college or a white boomer that doesn’t have kids in the house.
@@digital_urn9250 it means you get to know a person before you make assumptions about them. Just like you would for a non-disabled person.
The best campaign I’ve seen in a longggg time. So powerful!! Beautifully executed
it is important to teach children "life skills", like how to manage a house, finances, and deal with other human beings respectfully, whether they want to learn it or not.
Yeah lets force someone who is completely incapable of learning those things
The exact things she is incapable of learning
@@Perperpur No one said anything about forcing people to do things that they aren’t capable of doing. The point is that you shouldn’t assume that they aren’t capable of doing it.
This is so good, I've always wondered this! I remember a show with downs people living together in a municipal program, and I remember while most of them seemed okay with the situation, one in particular was just constantly frustrated, often mean and lashing out verbally - and i always thought, well of course - his personality doesn't fit there, his mother was brushing his teeth - and I always felt only marginally more prepared for independent life than he seemed (I have autism) - but I was still encouraged to! It's difficult, sure - I require government assistance, sure - but that's life! There's even autists who fare wayyy better than me, all on their own, and good for them!
I love seeing this ad, I hope it encourages parents of downs kids to at least try to raise them for independence.
Good on ya’!!
Stigma! We have to get over the thinking of the past where they used to institutionalize children born with disabilities! Lots of people still have that in DNA! It’s I’m opportunity to start educating people. These are great PSA’s! Please, more more more bravo bravo.🎉❤
I’m at an self advocacy conference in Oregon and they introduced me to your video and I have C.P. I just want to thank you for speaking the truth. about how the disability community feels .Keep speaking truth to power!!
She’s in a movie called Champions with Woody Harrelson. If you loved this, you should definitely watch it! Has a similar message, but it’s about adults with various disabilities learning to play basketball. It did an excellent job of casting actual individuals with disabilities and highlighting all that they’re capable of, while providing facts about the disabilities and mixing in comedy. I’m an educator and I thought it was so inspiring. Truly recommend! It’s on Prime.
Yes! The actress' name is Madison Tevlin. She was great in that film and in this!
This was so well done. Comedian Shane Gillis, in his act, talks about his time working with people who have downs and someone in his family with down syndrome and as ashamed as I am to admit it, he helped me connect a few things that I didn't connect about people with down syndrome. This video did the same thing. Brilliant.
this goes sooooo hard, give this lead actress a show shes so cool. My uncle has down syndrome and people never encouraged him like this and always assumed. Way to break the stereotype and excellent note for psa and ad makers.
This video hit home for me right out of the ball park! I don't have Down Syndrome but I'm on the spectrum. This video had helped me understand what was happening in my world as I grew up. Because of this I now have confidence in myself, thank you.
This is a masterpiece… genuinely.
I just watched this a minute ago on TV. Powerful ad and she’s right! She’s as capable as anyone. Only difference is two extra chromosomes.
When I was nine in 1968 I went to this day camp. Combo camp and school. Regular kids, autistic kids, and Down Syndrome kids. When I was 10 I was one one of the teachers. No one taught me how to do it. They knew how to read. I was jealous when it came to math. They can calculate in their heads. I need a calculator and count on my fingers. Every one of them could make change. I can’t still! At the end of camp we went horseback riding. One kid named Charlie, a city boy like I’m a city girl, was given a horse like everyone else. No one led our horses we were in full control and not one slow grandmother horse. Well, Charlie lagged behind and we told him to catch up. He’s never been on a horse yet he galloped up to our line like a pro. He had a killer sense of humor, the nicest person I ever met.
Years ago I heard of. Downs kid who graduated college! I couldn’t get past orientation.
This girl is absolutely right. They can do anything we can if given a chance and from what I’ve personally experienced with them, they’re just as capable if you give them the chance. They learn fast.
I watched this ad moments ago on TV and I instantly liked her. She’s like everyone else. Never underestimate. I wouldn’t mind hanging with her.
Thank you. This is hard hitting, effective and beautiful.
Absolutely love this!
As a former instructor with women and men having Down Syndrome, I applaud this wonderful expression of personal independence. Excellent!
Did you ever drink with downs people? Or have sex with them?
You assume that they need an instructor because they have downs, So they need an instructor.
Your assumption becomes reality.
Thank you
This is the campaign we need! EXCELLENT!
This is what we were talking about last week. How people with disabilities become victims of disability racketeering crimes when they are capable of independence. It's called pocketing money meant for kids.
Then when we're doing demographics on driver's with disabilities. And 85 percent of drivers in America have some form of minimal case autism such as ADHD, Bi polar, neuro degeneration such as asthma.
But in sever case autism spectrum 1 in 3 people with autism are licensed to drive and considered completely capable of independent survival.
Out of the entire population of severe disabilities only 15 percent are able to drive.
The other 85 percent have muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and sever cognitive dysfunction.
Thats all good to know. Some people really need help.
But if you believe in yourself and you can prove to do it safely. Don't hold them back, because as far as we are concerned 85 percent of the country is autistic and we can't have everyone hold our hand to cross the street because theirs not enough hands to hold to lead that way.
Great message, outstanding video👍❤
Don't let the boundaries of other people be yours!
Brilhante reflexão!
What’s sad is that the assumptions that Down syndrome people can’t often starts before they are born.
I’m a father of a 2 year old Down syndrome girl and she brings my family much joy.
I learned something today
And you just gave me goosebumps!! 🌹
If I’m being honest these are issues everyone my age faces!! The world assumes so much and I wish we would all just be treated equal especially people with Down syndrome!! I wish my parents would assume the best of me not the worst but I’ll prove them wrong as a 23 year old woman with ADHD, sever depression/anxiety, and CPTSD
I mean. If any of you have kids of your own that have Autism, Down Syndrome, or any disability that makes you question their future individuality and self-sustainment in this world .. That should be a motivating reason to encourage them to flourish on their own. Have faith in them, yourself, and your ability to guide them to that self-sustainment as your parents did with you! We all are humans after all, and we all deserve Independence, regardless of disabilities!
Hey! This. Is. Awesome! France, please take example on this campaign! THIS is how we defeat ableism 👊🏾💫
Amazing! Really well done.
First time I’ve seen the Ad and it’s wonderful!! Great job!!
I have a friend with Downs Syndrome. She still lives with her parents but has learnt to us public transport and take herself to work. I also know a lot of people with various disabilities and they are capable of a lot more than the general population think. Not always a DIS ability but a DIFFERENT ability
Brilliantly executed video and messaging. Yes yes yes!
I saw this video on a reel, and i will give it the same response:
A while ago, i saw a reel on Instagram from a girl with down syndrome, who finished a complete 42 Km marathon.
She has done something that i still want to do before i die...
That girl deserves the biggest respect in the world!!
Think Ability NOT disability
Did you assume she couldn't run one because she had Down's? I understand you mean your statement as a compliment, but it's rooted in ableism (if you think it's extraordinary because she has downs).
Superb
What a fantastic message! We all need to listen to it. Don’t overlook their potential. They will surprise you❤️
We are all individuals whatever the number of chromosomes/ label/ diagnosis…. A human being with a beating heart
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational 😊Thanks for letting people know you can and maybe you will!
Wonderful, powerful, transformational video. Needs to be shared far and wide. Well done !!
This is absolutely awesome!! Maybe more people will have richer, fuller lives as our awareness grows and society evolves.
Totally Brilliant!
Absolutely fantastic!!
Have fun and do all the things in life that you want to.
Excellent message ❤
AMAZING!!!
I watched this video a week ago and every day since I’ve been thinking about it! It’s soooo good!
FV@K YES! Let's break this destructive habit of judging everything around us. ESPECIALLY people. If you actually listen to people and let THEM show you who they are. THEN F-ing believe them. This is the only way to heal the polarizing world we live in. ACCEPTANCE is NOT weakness. Support doesn't mean taking away someone's autonomy.
so you're proud to have no capability of judgment by your own. truely a virtue of the modern world we live in, keep it up.
@@micnetix We all have the capability to judge (as you judge me) What else do you assume of me though you have never met me? How are you able to judge so easily those around you before really understanding them? So I will say this: I will keep it up and I will lift up those around me and make the world a little bit better every day...I compassionately hope you can heal the hate inside your heart. ☮
I fw u heavily vro 🙏🙏🔥❤️‼️
Capacity - is all that matters! Enablers destroy people's will to achieve! You go!!!
OMG, she puts this so succinctly.
My Friend Sam has Down Syndrome, and all the time people assumed he couldn't play or beat games.
As someone who suffered from society's assumption that I should be able to, this hits different. But not less hard. I'll fight anyone who infantilizes a disabled person.
Just tell them to walk a mile in your shoes and feel what you experience every day of your life.
The limit does not exist!
This is SO WELL MADE
Never loved a spot like this
RUclips needs a freaking love button, this is so good
Bloooooown away. What a campaign ❤
You're people too idk why we feel like we can decide things for other people when we don't even grasp the extent of their lives just love man
I am all for our first World Leader with Downs Syndrome! They can do ANYTHING! Astronauts, rockstars, politicians making important decisions, and surgeons! Who’s with me!!!
They're not talking about being in those types of positions. The point of the ad was that folks with Downs can be more capable than most people think
@@chrisxavier3147 k.
@@chrisxavier3147 Buddy, I think the average IQ of someone with Down’s is between 50-70 and a literal goldfish is 30-50. Sooooo that’s barely even flipping burgers. It’s not that I’m punching them down but it’s ridiculous to egg them on and let them believe they are the most badass thing ever. They can’t be independent, Im sorry I really am. Let alone do ANYTHING and the more we don’t set realistic standards the more they will be let down later and therefore pissed at the people that said these things to them. It’s honestly out of love. I spent years working with special needs people professionally. These comments are asinine. A person with Downs would have trouble even comprehending this comment. Or anything esoteric for that matter.
By the way- have you noticed you see less people with Downs Syndrome in your daily life now than say 10 or 20 years ago? Hmmmm let that sink in and take it for what you will.
@@chrisxavier3147 I hate you, RUclips. Blatant censorship because your feelings were hurt.
@digital_urn9250 imagine you were just given anesthesia as your doctor with downs syndrome walks in to perform brain surgery...
I got goosebumps
wowwww
killed it 👏👏👏👏
It only takes faith to move mountains
Holy hell, yes, no doubt amen to understanding
AWESOME! ❤ I'd love to buy this woman a margarita. People with Down Syndrome have to put up with such ridiculous assumptions. I hope this ad changes minds!
You have my support! Awesome job!👏
Love this! My daughter has Down syndrome and I know she can do anything! 💙💛
Amen, the only limitation is in the mind
Excellent work💪🤟
this should be required viewing for everyone on the planet
Well done for making this powerful video, images talk louder than words! Diversity isn't just about acceptance and accommodation, it is to be valued, celebrated and even desired! Our world is a better place thanks to it! ^_^
I know you can! I know you will! Because you are awesome!
On appelle ça prophéties auto-réalisatrices ou effet Pygmalion en français. Grand merci !
Banging.
I once got in a lot of trouble while I was dating an acoustic girl, she was screaming so hard, and it was mutual but she bailed on me and said she didn't have any idea. If it wasnt for the texts i was done for by the cops
omg happened to me too
@@daviddas6846 lol wtf
I love this so much!
Oh girl, I knew she could swear, she was AMAZING in Champions!
It’d be funny if we all just write in her name for president why not at this point.
Awesome. Just Awesome.
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great...... what an initiative, this video is damn so cool.....
Bellissimo !!!!!!!!
Oh, my gosh, well done !!
Perfeito! Eu agradeço demais por isso🥰
Meraviglioso ❤❤❤❤
This is a advanced one
Remarkable!!! and so true!!!
I wonder what Brazilians could be behind this
What?!
Where can I find this with Spanish subs???
I feel this message and it made me feel ashamed but, more importantly, it made me understand and see more the perspective of people I would have absentmindedly dismissed. Great message and ad.
Bravo! Excellent message and the delivery is amazing!
I don't have Down syndrome but I am Autistic, so I have been exposed to so many parents who hold their children back with low expectations. Because I'm from the generation who grew up during DSM-III, I didn't get diagnosed as a child and didn't get supports. I also didn't get "the tyranny of low expectations" so my mother taught me how to cook, clean, wash clothes, garden, sew/mend, do banking, etc. All the skills someone who grew up in the Great Depression thought would be useful--more than a lot of my classmates learned at home.
Nowadays I hear parents complain about their about Autistic teens who are doing well in school, but "they won't know how to do laundry etc. because Autistic people can't learn independent living skills." Well, that's because the parents filled all their spare time with Applied Behavior Analysis therapy instead of teaching them how to be independent. Congratulations, you now have an adult who knows how to perform social conformity, lacks boundaries, and has no independent living skills--and then you wonder why they're living at home?
Excellent.
👏👏👏👏👏
Brava!
Fantastic!
LinkedIn brought me here and I love this!
This world is built on ignorance. And a lot of times we pass that ignorance off as normal. Assume a person looks or acts a certain way and you think you figured them out. People are more than the labels put on them.
I know cause they have been trying to label me as something all my life. They can’t figure it out. Maybe it’s autism. Whatever I have or don’t have it doesn’t matter. The world will continue to move. And I have to move to. So no matter what live a life. They cannot take your happiness away with their ignorance of you.
Excellent!
wow, just wow!!!!
It's simply fabolous. Congrats! 🙌
She ATEEEEEEEE this omg when is she gonna get some lead roles in films cause like....
awesome video!! ❤
The best message I’ve seen ever!! Love you all and everyone who helped to make this video!!! My son is 7…and I’m excited that younger individuals like you are creating a path for him and his future❤❤❤
💙💛
1. amazing message
2. Creds to the production team, what a great video