Life As An Adult With Special Needs
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- How do adults with special needs deal with relationships and getting married? Can they hold regular jobs? What if they get in trouble with the law? These are the kinds of issues that 33-year-old Aidah and her mother must deal with, with the help of social workers from the Association for People with Special Needs (APSN).
Aidah, who has a lower-than-average IQ as well as physical disabilities, has been working at inclusive employer Burger King for more than 5 years, but never dared tell her colleagues about her disabilities for fear they'd stop being friends.
Her mother, meanwhile, worries about whether Aidah can handle independence - given her penchant for spending instead of saving money.
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Is there no law to penalize people who knowingly ask an intellectually disabled person to commit a crime?
Precious Pang Conspiracy/Abetting to Commit a crime is a punishable offence if i’m not mistaken
yea bro
If im not wrong, they could put in an appeal in court for intellectual disorder, claiming that she was manipulated
paying penalty seems more reasonable bc its cheaper than hire a lawyer. court aint cheap bruhh.
Its still a crime
For a person that has “lower” intellect she has the most heart than the people I work with
I agree wholeheartedly on it
Bro u said it 💯
So fucking true
George Costarica i Guess complimenting someone nowadays is an aunties thing :3
Marcus Gabriel Because her lower intellect, keeps her from being too “intellectual” enough to know how to be evil and less hearted.
She has such a positive energy and enthusiasm for life. Her mother's concern is understandable. I am certain that no matter what she does in life she will overcome and prevail. To quote Seneca "sometimes to live is an act of courage".
karl chandran She will probably end up in a group home.
@@agentbubbles782
I realize that her going to a group home is a big possibility. The reality of her situation is that she requires supervision and care. If she has to go to a home, I truly hope she will get the care she needs.
@@Nickdalman Noted.
@@Nickdalman the difficulty is her understanding and alertness of the consequences of the fine. The fine should be paid by her. But, she must be made to understand more deeply her responsibility.
why the fk! are the parents paying her house bills? treat her like a child and she will act like one. never grow to be independent
Can we take a moment to appreciate that social worker? What a caring man, going above and beyond for Aidah!! I am proud to call myself a social worker knowing people like him exist!!
Danielle Maria he’s really good.
I ship it ♥
@Evil Koala I'm kidding, don't take it seriously lmao
@Evil Koala yag
Agreed. Being a social worker for those thumped of people is the most stressful thing in the world.
I've seen her a couple of times in Yishun before. There's always a smile on her face. Such a sweet and adorable person :))
congrats on 100 Likes! 😘
Singapore is so small.
Yishun!!! Yikes
ʜᴇʟʟᴏᴅᴇᴀʀᴋᴀɪᴢ • yes i live here since a month and I really love it. I actually like the fact that it’s so small lol
Protect her.
Shasi: "And how much do you have now?"
Aidah: "$11. Die already."
I like her sense of humor.
In a way it's quite sad. It shows how Singapore has become.
@@xiaodhanan1 migrate time!
@@xiaodhanan1 That's neoliberal austerity!
@@xiaodhanan1 What do you mean? She likes to spend money, and she bought another scooter. She saves her money up, and then spends it on what she wants.
xiaodhanan A low-income disabled person can buy 3 e-scooter and her meals are all paid for (by parents). Singapore is not that bad. I’m from Philippines and trust me....many don’t even have basic meals and roof over their head.
Lower iq?
I bet she can give out change from the cash register faster than i can
She definitely can faster than me, I'm the slowest at giving out change
K4nzler 1871 Nor can I haha
K4nzler 1871 lol
W.D Gaster I use a cash register and suddenly I can’t count
Yeah but I could do change on my grandads market at 7 better than he could thats why it was my job, I could also read an adult book but I still cried when injured and played with dollys. Learning and maturity and intellectual knowledge retention is a complex thing and the world must be so scary. She is sweet and bright but also so vulnerable. Bless her!
If anyone hurts aidah it’s gonna be on sight
Sopecleansesthesoul Reek we finna pull up for sure!!!! Go Aidah!!!!
Me too
I just wanna talk 😤😤😤
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They'll end up in a hospital
I frequent the burger king at yishun and see her alot and despite her "special needs" she is an incredible and fast worker. I don't think her special needs affects her at all. She works completely normal (or even better). Good job Aida! See you soon at burger king yishun!
I've seen a lot of comments on here like this, and I gotta say that is so cool!
@@carsilk2492 buggakeeen! not making fun i thought that was cute
She doesn’t have a lower intellect. She speaks two languages. She has 5+ jobs. She’s a more valuable member of society than any of the people in the comments.
but some areas are lower like her mom explained
The next time I am in Singapore, I will visit the Burger King in Yishun. I have special needs also, but I am very independent, and I do many things. Society’s attitudes are the biggest hurdles in my day-to-day life, not my additional needs. I have many capabilities, and that is what I wish for people to see.
The world we live in is packed full of obstacles and barriers to overcome. The courage and strength you possess is amazing and I admire you for it.
When you do head down to Singapore, please send her our love and best regards.
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I am glad SG has this types organization or centers that cares for the needs of PWD of all sorts. Society can be cruel and these institutions serves a light of hope to these kind of people.
She works more jobs than the average adult, even with her disabilities, mad respect
And efficiently with positivity too
She is a friendly colleague, i used to work with her as part-time kitchen when Wendy was still up and running. Great to see where she is now ! :)
she sounds cool
Y’all did her wrong calling her chuckle cuh she don’t know that chuckle a killer doll cuh cmon now 🤣
where she is now ?? u mean working at a crappy dump like BK for the rest of her life while being exploited because shes handi cap. yea nice life huh
@@jasonlee2438, do you realize that this comment you are replying to is a year old?
@@jasonlee2438 tf you on about kid.
Aww come on, sleeping with a stuffed animal and sleeping with the lights on doesn't mean you're a child, it just means you have your preferences. Ugh, I hate when people say that stuffed animals are ONLY for kids. I am 20 years old and I snuggle with my stuffed bunny ever night because it makes me happy and comforts me.
Me too I have a penguin plush that I love and my sibling say that I'm acting like a child because of it
@@sweetsoul3169 you do you
@backtothefuture1066 To the contrary-- I think I decent partner would ALLOW that person to do what makes them happy!!
I'm almost 30 and I still sleep with a stuffed animal! Nothing wrong with that.
@backtothefuture1066 lmao fuck outta here with that bs if you marry somebody who is such a stuck up fuckboy that they wont let you sleep with a stuffed animal then LEAVE THAT BITCH cause that shit doesnt add up chief
The sweetness of this lady can’t be compared with nobody’s IQ’s
".... I don't want anymore. I only want my mother!"
Felt that she's so cute ❤️
even the ''normal'' population is like that. i mean not just close to their parents but not everyone is married
It kills me to see a person with disabilities being taken advantage of. Society always preys on the weak, and it enrages me because we are supposed to protect them and take care of them.
You look incredibly beautiful in this pic .. fucking blessed gurl . You sound sweet and reasonable too .. ten outta ten uwu
profanateur de filles hahaha thank you that was sweet ☺️ made my night
Yeah but in my case I have a learning disability and I hate when people PITY ME. I'm not sure if they really want to help me or they pity me, that's why I usually stay away from other people because If they find out about my learning disability I'm afraid there going to treat me different, and start walking on eggshells around me.
My heart dropped when Aida mentioned her previous boyfriends. Absolutely disgusting how people can take advantage of the mentally handicapped. I hope she is okay and never encounter these immoral people ever again
See. Disabled people CAN do work like anybody else!
They can Americans are lazy. I live with and know tons of people with these "disabilities". They complain about everything and do nothing but take handouts from the govt and cry whenever confronted about it. She is awesome and as fucking 5 different jobs. They should play this everywhere so more don't have an excuse to be lazy.
@@colinoday9525 let's not generalize. There are disabled Americans working too. There are also able-bodied lazy Singaporeans who just want handouts.
not all of them. some are less independent than others and we should understand that
That's a dangerous thing to say. Disabilities vary wildly, and not every disabled person can work. Sure, Aidah can, but she isn't *every* disabled person. There need to be systems in place to help those who *can't* work, in addition to systems like ASPN as to assist those who can. A person's value should not lie in their ability to work.
Don't be stupid. It depends on the disability.
She seems like a genuinely nice person it’s so disappointing that there are people out there who took advantage of her good nature. She seems like a incredible person and I wish her the best of luck for the future.
I'm 25 years old with no disabilities and I'm scared of the dark too boo! She so amazing!
boo?
Same boo! Except I’m 28...idk how ppl feel so comfortable in darkness. You can’t see! 🤷🏾♀️
@@SaunFyre I am weird, I feel safer in the dark because nobody can see me.
@@SaunFyre idk why but when i sleep in the dark i feel like things are touching me, but when the lights are on i feel like im protected by the light. im such a child hahaha
Then you must be disabled aswell but do not know it lmao
She said that her IQ is lower than average human, but I see she's *smarter* than most of youtube commenter.
Ernest Jay and also has better grammar, too.
Bleh Blah I completely agree!
Ernest Jay even you!!
So sad, yet it's so true 😂😂😂😂😂
she lacks in the social aspect of face to face and social queues.. but i can see that with more practical things she is absolutely amazing !
6:07 she dug his bowel movements out? damn... thats undying unconditional love if ive ever heard it
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I wonder how long it took to get it out of her fingernails.
@@illeonebuono749 idiot she probably meant with a special tool (surgical?)
@@krystalharwood6359 her mother never said that so you're the idiot you need to pay attention to what people are saying before you run your mouth like a fool.
People out there are too lazy to work and she’s out here hustling. I respect her a lot.
“If I don’t go to work, no money” that’s right girl
Is that a new concept?
@Yeo O like I said that’s right GIRL....what are you even talking about it’s not even that deep lmao
@Yeo O some people use "girl" to refer to lots of people and it actually doesn't mean that they're calling someone a young girl
@Yeo O I can assure you she's not calling her a little girl. People say girl for anything all the time like it's "bro" or "friend" or "man". Dw about it
but she kinda said it sneakily which leads me to believe she used that money to buy those illegal cigarettes
She’s such a sweetheart. The way she said “Burger King” was so precious.
Yeah .. precious like in a pet kinda way
booga keeeen!
The implications of what her past "boyfriends" made her do are heartbreaking to hear
It’s hard to find someone on the same level of functioning I suppose she chooses ppl who are more capable & take advantage of her :(
i know someone like that too. two people in fact...they both have babies and sadly depend on their parents cause they are low functioning
Aw Aidah, I have an intellectual disability as well. Just want to hug you. I’m happy you have a support system.
How does it working out for you?
Your English is very good!
as a person who has a friend with special needs i have always wondered how their lives would be like
Society is much more challenging than living our day-to-day lives. Peoples attitudes can be the biggest barrier. I am visually impaired, and I travel alone, even to Singapore, since it is very easy to get around. I speak many languages, and I have had many experiences in life. I try to educate people, so the next time they meet somebody like me, they will have some understanding. I posted something on another video from channel is Asia, and somebody asked me, how I was able to write on a computer if I can’t see. I have made videos on my UA-cam channel about using technology as somebody who can’t see. All of the Apple devices come with built-in accessibility features for people with special needs, and there are many apps out there nowadays that can do things like link you up to volunteers who can see, and by using the video, they can help you with things like locating your keys, locating a shop, etc. There are also apps that will read text from Books to you, identify colors, there is a social network for people with special needs that was created by somebody whose brother has down syndrome. There are so many things nowadays… But unless you need them them, you don’t look for them.
I am so glad to see this young lady, and to see the work she’s doing. So many times, employers only look at hiring somebody if they have a good heart, or patience. People with disabilities have a wide range of talents. I speak nine languages, six of them fluently, not many people can do that.
She's smarter, kinder and more unique than 97% of my school.
Hello
Rude
@Hello r u one of them
Someone like her is amazing and to get through life even when it’s hard is truly mesmerising
obviously you are not talking about the mother ... she's the one with all the pain
Met her at woodlands once. She's friendly. Even offered my two years old boy a soft toy from the catching game which we declined.
They really need to teach her how to spend money. I know that she works in a dead end job that probably don't pay much, but since she's still living with her parents, it should not be an issue. I dunno, perhaps her mom needs to take a hold of her bank account and give her just enough for the daily needs
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Funny you should mention that. To force Aidah to save, her mum has confiscated her ATM cards, and controls her spending by giving her cash when needed.
It works now, but what will happen when her mother/father aren't there to help her? Aidah needs to learn, restricting her now will mean that she will spend everything in the future when no one is looking out for her. Her 'friends' will take advantage of that.
@@MustLoveFood123 I'm sure her parents are doing all they can to teach her, but due to her disability those lessons may not be sinking in.
@@MustLoveFood123 it took her 24 years to learn that you can't cross the road if the lights not green. Teaching her to save us going to take some time
I have the same disability as her and it's nice to see how supportive and loving her family is. She also seems very happy and caring. Living with an ID is hard because it affects you're learning and not many people have it. It's rare to find people with ID that can keep jobs and Aidah is one of those great people.
I love her attitude. Thank you CNA for these episodes
The fact that she's all smiley despite her condition just got me ugly crying
Mother is so understanding and supportive
God bless them
I have mid to high functioning autism, bipolar, and other issues and this hits home. My parents are in charge of my money, help organize help for me (as I live in an apt but someone is here almost daily), puts my meds into containers weekly, takes me everywhere and more. I literally don't know what I'd do without them.
She has such a bubbly attitude, she’s just the cutest! A true diamond in the rough and her mother is just so precious aswell :))
Optimism , good work ethic and just plain friendly! She seems more mature than a lot of adults I know without special needs
normal iq people, should not take advantage person like this, event the authority. she get sum $2000 . because bad people game this girl
@Jim A That is English...
mixitup4452 he or she means get better grammar
@@mixitup4452 It's shitty English... Use some of that logic in that brain of yours.
@@DrumbosWaffles boi youre lucky ass fuck english is a global language. How bout you try talking on their language you ass fuck
Drumbos boi yeah you're lucky English is your first language
If everyone was like her there would be no crime.
We would still be in the stone age thou
@@kneesock9725 my stomach hurts
Knee Sock true
Knee Sock you say that now until you have to live with mosquitos and other insects, animals, deal with weather conditions, and scavenge to survive lil
@@jacobcaballero9368 I think you responded to the wrong person
i do not see someone that has special needs. I see someone who is brave and determined to experience life. Aidah is a real queen
Her energy is so beautiful.. hope she continues to succeed in life
We must always consider special need person as part & parcel of society & shld be more tolerable & understanding towards their disability. My 2nd daughter is autistic & i will always love & treasure her always . She graduated with a Ba degree in accountancy in a public university. I hope Chukie is well & the government to assist her Tks
“The less you know, the happier you become”
-something I read from some book
She's so adorable .
The way she says “Chuckie” is just so amazing :D
too touching . I can feel the mother’s hardship and yes support and love is the key for child success not money.
She is beautiful inside and out wish there where more ppl like her in this world
What a woman...Much respect.
Aidah works far harder than I.. Thats a real wake up call.. Great job Aidah! Keep up the great work!
Poor thing. I feel she was taken advantage of by her "friend."
I have a young son with special needs, and it can be stressful to think to what the future holds for him. But watching Aidah has been so heart warming. I feel her mum’s pain, but it gives me hope to watch Aidah working and being so positive with a smile on her face. Loved this short piece.
Love this woman! Such a positive person, despite her difficulties! She’s awesome!
Just beautiful I could never understand how anyone could dislike this
She’s so sweet, bless her hope everything turns out well for her future
If anyone has a problem with her they would be having a problem with me😤
Stay strong Aidah! Really admire your positivity:)
i'm surprised she never got a job as a caretaker. what she did for her grandfather would be awfully difficult w/o a nursing degree
She just reminds us all that whatever you are or whatever you have, you can pursue whatever you want to do, and be whoever you want to be.
She seems like a dedicated hard working women who loves her family.
She's so adorable
God bless her ♥ and fulfill all of her wishes
May Allah swt bless you Aidah, dunya akhirah. InsyaAllah Allah jaga Aidah selalu sebab Aidah pun jaga mak baik-baik kan :)
I’m not trying to sound like a smart ass or make jokes or anything but she is absolutely adorable. Such positive energy. ❤️and even though she’s special needs, Hell she knows how to do her job very well.👏🏽
She is not a burden,she is a blessing that teaches us all humanity in the best way.Hugs to mom.
Ppl like her, should be allowed a helper to follow her, as she needs. Not to intervene unless necessary. Then she could have that part of her brain, that will help her where her brain lacks.
She is so bloody adorable & sweet. I hope she's always protected & happy!
god bless that woman, seriously. such a great attitude.
Although she isn't intelligent,she is hardworking,caring and very friendly.
she probably enjoys life more than the rest of us due to her simple mindedness and obliviousness (and i dont mean in a derogatory way)...but happiness and joyfulness are very simple/surface emotions...depression,contemplation and worrying bout the future are more complex and introspective
She is doing very well. She has a job and rides a motorcycle. She is very independent.
her mom- although she is an adult physically she isnt one mentally
me- the only childlike quality i see in her is being scared of the dark....but her work ethics are totally an adult
At least she’s smarter than half percent of people on UA-cam comments
I wish her the best of luck! She seems like such a wonderful and enthusiastic person! I hope she does well in life!💖
God keep this beautiful lady safe and when her loving parents pass I pray their will be a kind benefactor to help her through the remainder of her life.
She’s small and have special needs, but she has a big heart.
If I live in Singapore, I would visit her everyday at her workplace and give her a hug. Such an inspiring woman! 😭😍
Im quite jealous to her, despite of her special needs or mentally, she never complaining about her multiple jobs and it inspired me a little bit, because it's very odd to found something like this nowdays. Godbless you aidah may god always gave you happiness; prosperity; and a bunch of opportunity 🤲
She seems like a decent person . She just has to be careful of the “sociopaths” that could take advantage of her. I hope she has a good friend or two that is helping her.
All the best for Aidah and thanks for the clip!
It's been 3 years since the clip uploaded, i sincerely hope that she is doing fine. I like her easygoing attitude.
Aidah is my good malay friend. Good work. I miss her alot of times. She make a bird sound. With clarrisa foo. At cfa. Compared to jia yong. I still remember. In my head. By a chirping sound. Comments.
It's **very** common for people with intellectual disabilities to be forced to commit crimes, since they are highly manipulable.
It should be against the law, and the person who asks them to do it should receive the punishment, not them.
I hope she will have a wonderful spouse who is willing to take care of her and grow old with her happily.
Celestial Star she said that she didn’t want to get married
@@gothamtransitauthority7990 yes she did says that in that video but that does not mean it's something she would want forever. Her parents are old already n I believe she choose not to get married now because she is happy being single and she haven't met someone who is worthy of her getting into a marriage. I do hope some day that Mr right will come into her life and spend the rest of her life with him happily.
this is weird but she’s so adorably cutee omggg
This is so touching it's a lesson to me and everyone 😄
She’s sooo happy and positive no matter what that’s the kind of people that I like
I love this lady she’s doing more than me
She's a special person for her family and the people around her. Bless you, keep being yourself 😇
She look even stronger than most "normal" people.
stop patronizing her
Such a sweet person. Whoever would abuse their trust is scum of the Earth.
Bahagian Dia ....Tapi Allah Sayang Orang Begini
Insya allah amiiin... dia pun sanggup boleh tolong datuk dia buang air pulak tu...😐😐👏
She has more common sense and work ethic than the majority of so called adults now a days. Love you Aidah ❤️
i knew some people with learning difficulties to cope and adapt in society
quite tough, challenging, and demeaning especially if the society doesn't acknowledge this disability
name calling, bullying, as well as the employer doesn't have a proper attitude towards them... working with them require a lot of patience, a whole lot of understand environment
But Singapore, I have to say ASPN play major role in helping them...thank you on behalf of them...and i hope Malaysia can learn few things from you guys
I wish society was made up of ppl like the ones. Commenting in this section. Most are understanding and see her for the person she is, not her disability. She isnt a disability, she is a hard worker who needs a little extra help in certain areas.
Was 😊 and 😭 at the same time watching this
Same.
This video comes back to my recommended feed every few months and I watch it every.single.time.
"Person with different ability" I would say. "Disabled" ? Everyone is disabled in our own ways. Just that theirs are more obvious where we can spot them easily.
If you ask me she's more intellectually capable than 30% of Americans.
Id say 50 percent at least. But thats just me.