Puerto Rican couple with Down syndrome on life without limits

A couple from Puerto Rico with Down syndrome speak to David Begnaud about how they live their life without limits.

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[Dreyden-]

You can't help it when you look at them smiling all the time, it's contagious.

[luckylaura]

I’m so proud of these two!!!! They can speak 2 languages and are thriving in their careers - it’s just so inspiring

[maryzylema]

I give their parents alot of credit for this. They treated them like they would have treated any of their children. They both are now strong individuals who have no gift limits and that is the greatest . 😍💖

[stephg]

Don't set the bar low for neurodivergent people. They're different, not incapable. With the right nurturing, they can do great things!!! So sweet.

[marquishoward]

With all of the bad news we have gotten so used to hearing nowadays, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear positive inspiring stories like this. God bless these two amazing people

[MusicEverKanekavi]

They are both attractive, they are capable. This truly brought a new perspective of what “disability” even means.. they have turned it into their greatest strength. So effing spectacular

[artStuHuerta]

the power of supportive parents! I'm so proud of this couple and their tenacious spirit!!

[delecatedesertflair]

I agree with all of this! My son was diagnosed with autism when he was four. I was told by his doctor that he would always have learning challenges and he would never be "normal". He's twenty now. He's also in college, living on his own, with a full-ride scholarship. Don't ever set limits for your children, neurotypical or not.

[MissDukeCity]

Instantly in tears when the dad started breaking down how proud he is.

[HAHA-kkxy]

I need to stop making excuses about my struggles... these people are freaking inspiring and amazing!

[angelicaduncan]

Sophia is the DEFINITION of a beautiful, outgoing, over the top, eccentric Puerto Rican individual. That’s just how the majority are. Very talkative, very friendly. She’s so talkative and confident…and I’m absolutely dying at her accent. Her VS and L’Oréal contract?! And Chris, with his own coffee line??? What are we even doing with our lives? 😭 I mean these two are amazing. I giggled at Sophia the entire time. She’s hilarious lmao!!!! Just wow

[mymyskipper]

The way he smiles at his dad is everything

[waleskagracia]

As a Puerto Rican I have to say that in my experience as a culture we tend to treat people with disabilities the same way we treat any other person. We encourage their independence in many different ways. These two are sweethearts, and precious. They make us very proud and are an inspiration.

[Rose_]

I’m glad they’re demolishing the stereotypes and proving that they can do anything. They’re an adorable couple and I hope they stay together :)

[johnanthony]

Bless you, Sophia and Chris! Imagine where we would be as a planet if only people saw the world as this amazing couple does.

[MrWhitty]

It's neat how natural these two are on camera and in life, just wow. Bravo to all the parents.

[MrRiveraRosa]

David Begnaud always bring us the best and positive stories. God bless him.

[standtruth]

Parents play such an important job in these children's lives. I have a relative with Down Syndrome, and it saddens me how he was raised. Their mom has always dumbed them down. You can't do that. You need to push them because they can be just as smart. He's about 13 years old and can't even communicate; he can't speak. The mom didn't teach him sign language. I pushed many times when he was younger. Now, she's the only one who understands him. He gets very upset when no one else can understand what he is trying to say. It's very, very sad. Not everyone is capable of raising special needs children. Their parents did very well!

[JB-]

My 4 year old daughter has severe autism and she’s non verbal. This makes me so happy! Good for them ❤️

[timskold-lxgl]

Man that’s a proud father! God bless these two