@kimberly.dowdell: Wasn’t his reaction the sweetest?! 🥹 I don’t think people realize how much moments like this mean to him. You can see it all over his face. Be the one who includes. Make the invitation. Open your circle. A little kindness can mean more than you’ll ever know. #inclusionmatters #downsyndrome #kidsoftiktok #motherhood #friendshipismagic
When I was in the 5th grade we had a new student who had Down Syndrome. After a rough start with some others in the class my teacher decided to make him my desk partner. I loved him so much but unfortunately lost touch when we went to different middle schools. I had told my husband about my 5th grade best friend for years. We visited our old hometown in our mid 20’s and went to a grocery store. While walking an aisle I heard my name being called and it was Joel! I was truly and forever touched he not only noticed it was me but remembered our friendship as dearly as I did.
2025-12-24 01:06:21
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kriscamran :
Love this! In high school I was friends with a few guys that had disabilities it truly brought joy to me
2025-12-17 15:39:39
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GigiTastic | DS Mom 💙💛 :
It matters!!! My daughter and one of her besties.
2025-12-21 20:08:17
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TayeLove :
Jokes on you I planned to cry right before school, and I’m 5 videos in 🥹 I’m following for Jack 💕
2025-12-22 13:47:22
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HL :
Love these stories in our world that needs them. Jack is so incredible and kinda and such a good friend. And gosh, how lucky is he to have you guys as his parents. What a joy and delight for all of you.
2025-12-17 09:21:16
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nena.06 :
My older brother had down syndrome unfortunately he isnt here woth us anymore. Jack makes me so happy watching his videos. 🥹💛
2025-12-17 07:21:49
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Laura.Cole :
Thank you for sharing this and saying it! It’s one of my biggest burdens as a mom, that my daughter with DS will have genuine friendships with her peers with intellectual disabilities and her “normal peers”
2025-12-17 13:35:29
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Halihó 🌷 :
I am a SEN teacher and SLP. Your tiktok is my favorite. I look forward to your videos every day., you are great parents, you have fantastic children, by the grace of God 🥰
2025-12-17 08:03:19
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Angel Morris :
I love this so much !!! What a great group of kids !!
2025-12-23 20:30:07
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Chris :
Looks like Jack has a great bunch of friends and his friends have an awesome friend in Jack...
God Bless!!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎅
2025-12-17 03:33:36
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The real Evan Martini :
this makes me tear up I get so excited seeing him thrive
2025-12-17 03:02:16
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shazzer :
credit to you both you are a beautiful family and Jack is such a lovely young man i would be proud to be a parent 💕💕to someone like Jack ❤️💕❤️fron The UK ❤️xx
2025-12-17 11:38:08
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jess :
I am happy he has friends
2025-12-17 05:44:32
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Amni :
I love jack because his innocent his intelligent n kind n fun is make the world is a beautiful place to live. I respect n love all Jack's friend because the way their treat jack with love n respect make me happy n so refreshing 💕💕
2025-12-17 03:40:02
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Marty :
These friendships enrich all of these kids — he and they are lucky to have each other!💕💕💕💕
2025-12-17 03:08:48
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joywolfe707 :
I love seeing the growth🥰🥰😇😇🥰
2025-12-17 13:22:41
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ItsPam :
I wish people would be more kind, lots of kids get left out and even adults get left out, sometimes your too honest and that throws everyone away, I've seen adults get left out and I've seen kids get left out and why? why can't we all just accept someone, I'm always the one to include and I don't leave anyone out but it's not reciprocated ...
2025-12-22 05:40:43
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natural black beautiful girl :
❤❤❤❤❤ I love this
2025-12-17 13:59:50
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Shay Shay :
I applaud those kiddos for loving him with their whole hearts 💛💛💛💛 Kuddos to the parents man 👏🏽👏🏽
2025-12-22 15:18:49
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Kara Henrickson-Carr :
awe yes
2025-12-17 06:58:04
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tyyyy :
Yessss he gets filled with such joy. I’m jealous I want to be Jack’s friend too 😒😅
2025-12-23 15:08:57
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Shelly :
I love jack he always put a smile on my face love watching him very handsome 🥰
2025-12-17 07:51:04
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DaBlackimk🧚🏼♂️ :
Awwwww my heart is filled with
2025-12-17 19:45:33
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ashleyavasky :
I’m so happy jack has such amazing friends
2026-01-10 16:49:30
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Reggie1977 :
Go Jack go You inspire me I’m 66 years old Love ya
2025-12-20 00:11:04
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