Videos of Children With Special Needs
Parents have gone from writing about their special children on e-mail lists and weblogs to documenting their triumphs in videos and photo montages on sites like YouTube. Here is a collection to make you laugh, smile, and maybe shed a tear.
Down Syndrome '365'
Photos of children taken for a Down syndrome calendar prove that "not all children with Down syndrome look the same!"
Photos of children taken for a Down syndrome calendar prove that "not all children with Down syndrome look the same!"
The Type 1 Mom Song
A sense of humor helps a lot when you're dealing with juvenile diabetes. Here, a mom sings her way through the day, helping her two diabetic daughters.
A sense of humor helps a lot when you're dealing with juvenile diabetes. Here, a mom sings her way through the day, helping her two diabetic daughters.
Learning Stairs
Determined little Lyra wants to go down the stairs in the worst way -- and that would be on her own two feet. With her mom's coaxing, she learns to sit and slide.
Determined little Lyra wants to go down the stairs in the worst way -- and that would be on her own two feet. With her mom's coaxing, she learns to sit and slide.
NOAH Cuties
Meet a group of cuties with albinism, whose parents have met through the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH).
Meet a group of cuties with albinism, whose parents have met through the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH).
Gifts
Photos from the book "Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children With Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives" provide a moving testament to the spirit and promise of children and the love of families.
Photos from the book "Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children With Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives" provide a moving testament to the spirit and promise of children and the love of families.
Lucia the Fighter
Parents of a child with Deletion 3q27 and bilateral anophthalmia share a video of her struggles and triumphs.
Parents of a child with Deletion 3q27 and bilateral anophthalmia share a video of her struggles and triumphs.
My Little Angel
In a slideshow, the mother of a 4-year-old with Angelman Syndrome shares what she's learned from her daughter.
In a slideshow, the mother of a 4-year-old with Angelman Syndrome shares what she's learned from her daughter.
Patrick Dempsey Visits Addison Sewell in Hospital
Actor Patrick Dempsey visits a young "Grey's Anatomy" fan who is hospitalized with leukemia.
Actor Patrick Dempsey visits a young "Grey's Anatomy" fan who is hospitalized with leukemia.
Bryson's Slideshow
A YouTube slideshow of gorgeous black-and-white photos shows the physical abnormalities of a child with Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome), but also what a beautiful child he is and how much he is loved.
A YouTube slideshow of gorgeous black-and-white photos shows the physical abnormalities of a child with Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome), but also what a beautiful child he is and how much he is loved.
Another Face of Autism
A video history of Stefano, from birth through diagnosis with autism through improvement with dietary and other interventions.
A video history of Stefano, from birth through diagnosis with autism through improvement with dietary and other interventions.
Emerson Attacks!!!
An eight-month-old with albinism engages in a little "Daddy abuse" in an adorable home video.
An eight-month-old with albinism engages in a little "Daddy abuse" in an adorable home video.
Imagine
In an entry for the March of Dimes PSA Video Contest, a family shares the story of their preemie son, born one pound, six ounces. Along with photos of the tiny one, the video gives statistics about premature birth.
In an entry for the March of Dimes PSA Video Contest, a family shares the story of their preemie son, born one pound, six ounces. Along with photos of the tiny one, the video gives statistics about premature birth.
Hope Is in a Cure
A young girl with Type 1 Diabetes stars in this video that explains the terrible challenges of living with the disease, and the need for a cure.
A young girl with Type 1 Diabetes stars in this video that explains the terrible challenges of living with the disease, and the need for a cure.
Ana's New Walker & Pulling to Stand
With some coaching from her brother and help from Dad, a little girl with spina bifida uses her new walker, stands in her crib, and crawls up the stairs.
With some coaching from her brother and help from Dad, a little girl with spina bifida uses her new walker, stands in her crib, and crawls up the stairs.
Autism Awareness - Teddy Willis, 5th Grader Speaks Up!
A fifth-grade boy with autism, initially refused permission to speak with his class about his diagnosis, won the right to share his experience with his school and later the school board. Here, his words accompany a slide-show of photos from his life.
A fifth-grade boy with autism, initially refused permission to speak with his class about his diagnosis, won the right to share his experience with his school and later the school board. Here, his words accompany a slide-show of photos from his life.
Olivia Visits the Mall
Olivia, a little girl with 22q13 Deletion Syndrome (Phelan-McDermid Syndrome) rolls determinedly through the mall in her walker with frequent course corrections from her brother.
Olivia, a little girl with 22q13 Deletion Syndrome (Phelan-McDermid Syndrome) rolls determinedly through the mall in her walker with frequent course corrections from her brother.
The Reason: The Joy of Adam
A production of the Autism Acceptance Project, "The Reason" offers a slide show of photos of a boy with autism as he grows from a baby to a young child.
A production of the Autism Acceptance Project, "The Reason" offers a slide show of photos of a boy with autism as he grows from a baby to a young child.
MDA Summer Camp
MDA camps give children with Muscular Dystrophy a chance to swim, play, and have fun in the great outdoors just like anybody else. This video captures the joy of campers participating in and talking about their favorite activities.
MDA camps give children with Muscular Dystrophy a chance to swim, play, and have fun in the great outdoors just like anybody else. This video captures the joy of campers participating in and talking about their favorite activities.
Jimmy
A video of two boys tests our assumptions about Down syndrome.
A video of two boys tests our assumptions about Down syndrome.
D's Autism Society Presentation
A text-only video Q&A between participants in an autism conference and a boy with autism.
A text-only video Q&A between participants in an autism conference and a boy with autism.
Makily
A photo montage shares three years in the life of a girl born with Emanuel Syndrome, and how she has proved doctors wrong and brought her family hope and love.
A photo montage shares three years in the life of a girl born with Emanuel Syndrome, and how she has proved doctors wrong and brought her family hope and love.
Falling Into You
A mother shares the trials and tribulations of her triplets, two boys and a girl born at 25 weeks gestation, and still fighting, surviving, and smiling years later.
A mother shares the trials and tribulations of her triplets, two boys and a girl born at 25 weeks gestation, and still fighting, surviving, and smiling years later.
A Tribute to Trent
In this YouTube video, a four-year-old girl pays tribute to her big brother to the tune of "When You're Smiling."
In this YouTube video, a four-year-old girl pays tribute to her big brother to the tune of "When You're Smiling."
CHD Kids
In a photo montage, children with CHD go from fragile infants connected to tubes and wires to smiling children living their lives.
In a photo montage, children with CHD go from fragile infants connected to tubes and wires to smiling children living their lives.
Grandaughter
A girl with spina bifida gets a ride on a mobility scooter in a video shot by a proud grandparent.
A girl with spina bifida gets a ride on a mobility scooter in a video shot by a proud grandparent.
Cameron's Journey
A family shares the joys and challenges of the first three years in the life of their son, who has cerebral palsy.
A family shares the joys and challenges of the first three years in the life of their son, who has cerebral palsy.
First Two Years of Life
In this YouTube video made by his adoptive mom, a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) grows from a tiny four-pound infant to a toddler sturdy enough to give skiing a try.
In this YouTube video made by his adoptive mom, a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) grows from a tiny four-pound infant to a toddler sturdy enough to give skiing a try.