Thank you for speaking up. My son has FAS and I was always judged for telling him since I got him at almost 2 years, that he has FAS because people thought that I was labelling him. But I always said that he doesnt see it that way and it was so reasuring that you felt a weight lifting off your shoulders. My son just entered first grade and I hope that he will grow up happy.
A wise young man, spread the word folks, no drinking during pregnancy, never! Give our nations a chance to flourish, we have it in us, and we can make our children healthy and strong - he does my heart good, think of what he could have been without the damage even as terrific as he is now - it's 100% preventable, spread the word and help young mothers say NO to alcohol and give their child a full chance at life, independence and grace. You go Morgan with powerful prayers!
Yes Thank you Morgan So Much I'm 22 year's old and I was also born with F.A.S. i'm Native American as well i'm From the Oglala Sioux (Lakota) Tribe in Rapid City, South Dakota Thank you for Speaking on All of Our Behalf I've been Sharing my Story with people as well to help raise Awareness For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well and to Educate people to be awear of the Life Long Brain Damage From the Dangers of Drinking while Pregnant
Thank you for your words. It is something that needs to be said and we need the education of our youth so they can not go down the road of pain that our parents did because of the damage that is done to our children.
A moving speech, which made my heart bleed for your condition but it soared like a hawk at your attitude towards it. I have sons of my own and if you were a son of mine I would feel truly proud.
I totally understand the ability to articulate and present yourself well getting in the way of people's ability to understand that you truly do have problems. It's hard.
Thank you for this video... my 9 year old son has FASD... and I am the birthmother..... so there is guilt involved ..... but I was on the street when I was pregnant with him, with very little support. Today I am in recovery, thanks to AA and one day at a time....I see my son on the weekend and my cousin adopted him...I'm always learning more and more about FASD thanks to videos like yours......God bless you
Learning disabilities unite man! I'm proud of this guy, and I'm very glad he got the help that he deserves, I have some major learning flaws and disabilities that I too have a real hard time functioning in my day-to-day life. I'm very proud of this guy.
Amazing, what an awesome young man you are! Too many youngsters live blind lives, frustrated with difficulties, shunned because they don't fit smoothly into society. They don't know why and call themselves stupid. Many have never been informed by their mothers which is unforgivable. Change is in the air.
I think that because most members of my tribe (Eastern Cherokee) are Baptists who don't drink, we don't really have this issue on our rez. The Qualla Boundary is dry as well, due to the majority religion and the fact we have the lectures from Yonaguska on how alcohol is devastating--he struggled with alcohol abuse. A lot of Natives like to make fun of Cherokee people, but we're doing something right here.
Morgan, I applaud your ability to speak so well for people that struggle with FASD. You help parents realize the importance of getting a diagnoses. You re-assure parents that by providing their children a diagnosis it can relieve them of the weight of believing they are NOT dumb. Diagnosis provides parents or care givers and children the tools to an understanding of the challenges they encounter in daily tasks and learning. As an educator I will carry the information you shared with me. Thanks!
I am curious about cases of FAS among children on reservations, where alcoholism is rampant due to the vicious cycle of despair and lack of support and hope outside the reservation.
barbaro267 reservation. treaties. indian health care services. trying to annihilate a "race" of people. Alcohol problems go much much deeper than the layering surface of the actual addiction. bruh.
barbaro267 I’m Native American. I’m Navajo. We have many cases of FAS. Not everyone gets a diagnosis either, so they grow into adulthood not knowing why life is unusually tough.
Thank you so much for this video. My son has FASD, and I'm constantly worrying what kind of young man he will become. Your video offers me positive hope that things will be fine.
Amazingly well-stated and courageous to put this message out there. Thank you to Morgan for this amazing video. Sharing on my FB fanpage for FASDay tomorrow morning. 9/9/15
Hi Morgan, Thank you so much for your videos and all you do to advocate for everyone impacted by FASD. You've done so much in your life to be proud of and you're going to be an amazing man who brings so much to this planet. I'm grateful to have had a chance to listen to you.
Morgan, THANK YOU for your speaking out and advocating. We all need education about FAS!! I have a nephew who struggles now but with the proper support, I have great hope that he can function as well as you are! YOU ROCK! ni-mamooyawendam
He is really a tough Boy / young Man. He is doing it right. He tells about what his sickness is. He is not hiding in his chamber. Hi is going out and has the hope, that all People on this Planet can see his Video. The People must be cleared up. All People must be cleared up. They must know, how difficult it is for him, to act, what most other People can act very easy. Mothers must be cleared up. Parents must be cleared up. The complete society must be cleared up. -
Even if their learning ability and memory sucks ... at least they are able to feel and express themselves, which many 'normal' people can't! ... Therefor i think they're very underestimated. Yet, all moms expecting should think very clearly ... and if you're a alcoholic or don't mind drinking alcohol during pregnancy, please, just don't get pregnant. This counts for all addictions
Does anyone know if there is a book about people with ARND from our point of view? I was diagnosed with ARND at age 15.i know what you're going through Morgan. I was made to feel ashamed of my disorder. Thank God for you Morgan because now we have a voice to speak for those of us that can't.
Great video. Thank you so much for being so brave to tell your story. You should be very proud of yourself. I hope that my almost 8 year old son with FASD can have some of the same success that you have experienced. As a dad, stories like yours help me to better understand some of his frustrations and what he's going through sometimes.
+Skarlet79 Amazing how alcohol is legal but pot is not, I however don't even condone pot while pregnant, it just baffles me though how one that has shown to be harmful in so many ways is ok by law and the other is not . heroin though, i don't even understand why ANYONE would even want to try it , don't even understand the appeal when you see people strung out on it that should be all the deterrent you need .
There are 11 year old chess champions and concert pianists. They still have challenges in life. Morgan has trained himself to speak publicly about his own condition, but having spontaneous interactions with others is very difficult. I have seen him give a lecture on a reservation in California. He had a personal assistant bring him there because he could not do it on his own. Amazing how he accepts what happened to him, and is committed to showing others to avoid doing it, and how he copes with it.
This young man is amazing! He has many challenges to face ahead. I am curious about his statement that he has a cognitive ability of a four year old. I wonder what type of cognitive function this is referring to.
What a wonderful young man. Eloquent even thou he is frustrated and angry. Absolutely magnificent.
Morgan is also my name in welsh it means chieftain... I wish you all that happiness you deserve. May the ancestors smile upon you my friend.
Dude coped with just personal situation masterfully. Next time I think I can't do something I'll think of Morgan.
Thank you for spreading the word about FASD.
Your grandparents sound like wonderful people. Well said "a few moments of fun or a life of another person".
Thank you for speaking up. My son has FAS and I was always judged for telling him since I got him at almost 2 years, that he has FAS because people thought that I was labelling him. But I always said that he doesnt see it that way and it was so reasuring that you felt a weight lifting off your shoulders. My son just entered first grade and I hope that he will grow up happy.
A wise young man, spread the word folks, no drinking during pregnancy, never! Give our nations a chance to flourish, we have it in us, and we can make our children healthy and strong - he does my heart good, think of what he could have been without the damage even as terrific as he is now - it's 100% preventable, spread the word and help young mothers say NO to alcohol and give their child a full chance at life, independence and grace. You go Morgan with powerful prayers!
Yes Thank you Morgan So Much I'm 22 year's old and I was also born with F.A.S. i'm Native American as well i'm From the Oglala Sioux (Lakota) Tribe in Rapid City, South Dakota Thank you for Speaking on All of Our Behalf I've been Sharing my Story with people as well to help raise Awareness For Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well and to Educate people to be awear of the Life Long Brain Damage From the Dangers of Drinking while Pregnant
Thank you for your words. It is something that needs to be said and we need the education of our youth so they can not go down the road of pain that our parents did because of the damage that is done to our children.
Yes ! :) Thank you Susan Hempel September 9th is National F.a.s Awearness Day Around The World ! Too its coming up ! Here soon
Another 9/9 comes and goes and we are all still fighting the good fight.
I'm oglala Lakota souix from pine ridge reservation but I live in montana
Shawna sioux Fletcher stay strong. God bless
just blew my mind completely so intelligent and so normal dare I say it ,just because you carnt see a disability doesn't mean it isn't there
What an eloquent young man. Respect to you and those who have helped you 👍🏻
A moving speech, which made my heart bleed for your condition but it soared like a hawk at your attitude towards it. I have sons of my own and if you were a son of mine I would feel truly proud.
I was born with FASD and this video speaks to me
I totally understand the ability to articulate and present yourself well getting in the way of people's ability to understand that you truly do have problems. It's hard.
This young man is a class act.
Thank you for this video... my 9 year old son has FASD... and I am the birthmother..... so there is guilt involved ..... but I was on the street when I was pregnant with him, with very little support. Today I am in recovery, thanks to AA and one day at a time....I see my son on the weekend and my cousin adopted him...I'm always learning more and more about FASD thanks to videos like yours......God bless you
I can’t imagine ur guilt. Please just concentrate on ur support!
Learning disabilities unite man! I'm proud of this guy, and I'm very glad he got the help that he deserves, I have some major learning flaws and disabilities that I too have a real hard time functioning in my day-to-day life. I'm very proud of this guy.
Amazing, what an awesome young man you are! Too many youngsters live blind lives, frustrated with difficulties, shunned because they don't fit smoothly into society. They don't know why and call themselves stupid. Many have never been informed by their mothers which is unforgivable. Change is in the air.
You are a brave man. Thank you for sharing so openly.
What an amazing young man. I'm pulling for you.
I admire this young man so much
But you were born with tremendous character!
Wow. So open and honest. I take my hat off to you. Yes you do present well. You chose to.Brilliant. Thankyou.
I think that because most members of my tribe (Eastern Cherokee) are Baptists who don't drink, we don't really have this issue on our rez. The Qualla Boundary is dry as well, due to the majority religion and the fact we have the lectures from Yonaguska on how alcohol is devastating--he struggled with alcohol abuse. A lot of Natives like to make fun of Cherokee people, but we're doing something right here.
Morgan, I applaud your ability to speak so well for people that struggle with FASD. You help parents realize the importance of getting a diagnoses. You re-assure parents that by providing their children a diagnosis it can relieve them of the weight of believing they are NOT dumb. Diagnosis provides parents or care givers and children the tools to an understanding of the challenges they encounter in daily tasks and learning. As an educator I will carry the information you shared with me. Thanks!
I am curious about cases of FAS among children on reservations, where alcoholism is rampant due to the vicious cycle of despair and lack of support and hope outside the reservation.
barbaro267 reservation. treaties. indian health care services. trying to annihilate a "race" of people. Alcohol problems go much much deeper than the layering surface of the actual addiction. bruh.
barbaro267 I’m Native American. I’m Navajo. We have many cases of FAS. Not everyone gets a diagnosis either, so they grow into adulthood not knowing why life is unusually tough.
Thank you so much for this video. My son has FASD, and I'm constantly worrying what kind of young man he will become. Your video offers me positive hope that things will be fine.
Respect for this dude. Stay strong!
How inspiring and honest!
Morgan, you are amazing and inspire me to work harder and be more understanding of the people I support who have FASD. Thank you.
Amazingly well-stated and courageous to put this message out there. Thank you to Morgan for this amazing video. Sharing on my FB fanpage for FASDay tomorrow morning. 9/9/15
God bless this man!
I didn't expect to, but I watched the whole thing. Articulate, charismatic, pathos-inspiring.
Thankyou for sharing.❤ Just be you! Being you is enough!😊🦋
So proud of you. You are so kind! And you are amazing. Wow! I am impressed with you. Learning is so important to all of us. God bless!!!
focus on your strengths and identity YOURSELF with that - seek the one who can restore anything
Thank you so much for sharing! You're so courageous and inspirational!!! Wow.. You have spoke for so many with disabilities not just fas. Right on👍
An inspiring and moving message from an amazing man! Thank you. Best wishes in your studies. You have much to offer
+Bob Drayer yes he is pretty amazing!
Thank you Morgan. You helped me learn about this syndrome.
You are an inspiration.
Hi Morgan, Thank you so much for your videos and all you do to advocate for everyone impacted by FASD. You've done so much in your life to be proud of and you're going to be an amazing man who brings so much to this planet. I'm grateful to have had a chance to listen to you.
Thank you for sharing Morgan
Thank you for sharing this video. You are a inspiration. God bless!
Morgan, THANK YOU for your speaking out and advocating. We all need education about FAS!! I have a nephew who struggles now but with the proper support, I have great hope that he can function as well as you are! YOU ROCK! ni-mamooyawendam
Nice job Morgan speaking out.
Beautiful and intelligent young man
God Bless you always Morgan.............all well said!
He's doing a fantastic job working through this.
Thank you for speaking out.
He is really a tough Boy / young Man. He is doing it right. He tells about what his sickness is. He is not hiding in his chamber. Hi is going out and has the hope, that all People on this Planet can see his Video. The People must be cleared up. All People must be cleared up. They must know, how difficult it is for him, to act, what most other People can act very easy. Mothers must be cleared up. Parents must be cleared up. The complete society must be cleared up. -
You are incredibly brave and incredibly informative.... I admire you so much
Honor & Respect!
I❤Morgan's learning style!!!
Even if their learning ability and memory sucks ... at least they are able to feel and express themselves, which many 'normal' people can't! ... Therefor i think they're very underestimated. Yet, all moms expecting should think very clearly ... and if you're a alcoholic or don't mind drinking alcohol during pregnancy, please, just don't get pregnant. This counts for all addictions
Thank you for sharing so authentically and eloquently. May Yahweh richly bless you and yours. You are an inspiration and blessing more than you know.
So proud of you, you make a difference 👏
Does anyone know if there is a book about people with ARND from our point of view? I was diagnosed with ARND at age 15.i know what you're going through Morgan. I was made to feel ashamed of my disorder. Thank God for you Morgan because now we have a voice to speak for those of us that can't.
thank you for sharing your story-well said! you're a very bright man
You are amazing! God bless!
Great video. Thank you so much for being so brave to tell your story. You should be very proud of yourself. I hope that my almost 8 year old son with FASD can have some of the same success that you have experienced. As a dad, stories like yours help me to better understand some of his frustrations and what he's going through sometimes.
If we can't teach a kid the way we learn maybe we should teach them the way they!! Learn. Agree but its not a question
Thanks for this video.
I hate Alcohol, it's worse than heroin.
+Skarlet79 Amazing how alcohol is legal but pot is not, I however don't even condone pot while pregnant, it just baffles me though how one that has shown to be harmful in so many ways is ok by law and the other is not . heroin though, i don't even understand why ANYONE would even want to try it , don't even understand the appeal when you see people strung out on it that should be all the deterrent you need .
I also hate alcohol. It is amazing how not only its consumption is accepted, but encouraged by a large portion of people I am around.
Yeah it's not sorry but it is evil AF but don't compare the opiate epidemic to alcohol
They’re both horrible for you.
It’s a toss up
i am native american too.
thanks for sharing your story morgan, beautiful eyes
he dosnt seem like a 11 year old mind to me
There are 11 year old chess champions and concert pianists. They still have challenges in life. Morgan has trained himself to speak publicly about his own condition, but having spontaneous interactions with others is very difficult.
I have seen him give a lecture on a reservation in California. He had a personal assistant bring him there because he could not do it on his own. Amazing how he accepts what happened to him, and is committed to showing others to avoid doing it, and how he copes with it.
This vid is from 2012?. Any updates on Morgan? How is he doing?
Nice job Morgan!
I have fasd as well
I have fasd and I can relate
Love your way hun.
My heart🎀
You are beautiful and very smart and i love your vest.
I’ve got fragile x syndrome and honestly my iq is probably between 70-80.
This young man is amazing! He has many challenges to face ahead. I am curious about his statement that he has a cognitive ability of a four year old. I wonder what type of cognitive function this is referring to.
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to whole people.... whole universe. please don't drink alcohol
At what age do you babies with afs start walking?
Interesting.
like this video
Did Morgan say that he too is an alcoholic?
Jennifer Ha that's just heart breaking
+eequalsmcdonald I don't think he means that he lives as an alcoholic but that as a fetus he was made an alcoholic by default
Jennifer Ha But there are a lot of people with FAS or FAE that do become alcoholics.
Are there kids with afd and hearing loss?
+Eric Llanos I heard that can happen, too :(
+Eric Llanos FAS and FASD , yes hearing loss can be another symptom of this.
Imagine eyes focusing at 2 different times. He is in agony. However we u see
This is why is completely forbbiden to drink alcohol in Islam
Hey cute