Ted talks

From looking through the various videos on Ted Talks I chose to watch a video on a young boy called Mario who had an illness that caused him to lose the ability to move the left side of his body. I decided to look this video because my main focus in life is to become more involved with children with additional needs in the future.

This video looks at a couple who believed that their son was a healthy young boy when he was born. Within days of his birth the young boy has a stroke that leaves the right side of his brain damaged, enabling him from using the left side of his body. The moral of the clip explains that basically this couples lives had to change for their son, so that Mario can get the best support around him.

I can relate to this video clip as of circumstances in my family. Because in the future I wish to become a Special educational needs co-ordinator, this video makes it clear that for every individual to achieve to the best of their ability, then life needs to be altered in order for them to be able to carry out their daily routines, activities and to enjoy life just like the rest of us.

I found that this video is very inspirational and shows that miracles can happen. It shows that Everyone's must be valued and respected for their individuality and for them not be looked at as incapable, as there are strengths and weaknesses in all of us, not just people with additional needs. If people are supported with their additional need then there is always a chance they can achieve the best of their ability. As seen in this clip Mario's parents were told that he would not be able to move the left side of his body and now he is able to keep balance and is walking. This is what makes the clip much more incredible.