Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Son With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE

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Colin Farrell opens up for the first time about life with his 20-year-old son, James, who has a rare debilitating disorder called Angelman syndrome and why he’s starting a foundation to help adult children with similar disabilities prepare for greater independence. The Colin Farrell Foundation will provide support for adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs.

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  4. As a caregiver I was looking after a deaf, mentally handicapped 15 year old, his mental ability was like a 2 years. I just looked forward to seeing him everyday. He is so cute and adorable, he was always thinking of ways to be mischievous. He used to get a really naughty laugh and I knew he was up to mischief. He would take my glasses because he wanted to feel close to me. He giggles and has a way of looking at me and making me giggle so hard. I have story after story of this little guy who lit up my soul. His mom doesn’t want him because he’s an inconvenience to her and it irritated her because she saw how much more I enjoyed and loved her kid. She just fired me on a Saturday and I never had a chance to tell him I love him and I wasn’t coming back. 😢😢😢😢😢😢. I hope every day that he’s ok. Lesson learnt is that these people are whole, complete and perfect and often happier than most people. They just do life differently to the rest of us. They have pure and beautiful hearts.

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  5. This is such an important interview and a brilliant example of someone in the public eye using their platform to share their story in a really honest way and also educate those of us who didn't know about Angelman Syndrome. Just as an aside how bloody likeable is Colin. Seriously a man you'd like to have as a friend and confidant in your life. Glad to see him fit, happy and thriving as a loving father.

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  13. Én a testvérem vesztettem el. Magyarországon még sajnos a házi betegápolást se fizették meg rendesen. Az orvosi tehetetlenség és felszereltség is borzasztó. Mi annyira speciálisak voltunk sose tudták diagnosztizálni. Örülök, hogy az életem része volt! Sok mindent tanított és emiatt máshogy állok az emberek felé is.

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  22. Growing up with a sister with special needs of cerebral palsy and her having a child later, she ended up having autism and other special needs that I took care of for many years after she passed away because the rest of the family gave up on her. You have to have a great understanding and put you needs last to make sure they have what they need mentally and physically. I miss them both.

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  26. As an adult with a dearly beloved disabled brother, the part of him or his wife not being there anymore to take care of him anymore is so recognisable, its our biggest fear as well. Great to see him sharing all these things

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  35. My son and I have Alagille syndrome, 1 in 70,000. And we are Notch 2, I have never found anyone else who is Notch 2. The diagnosis is important, finding someone else who can say, "Me too" seems impossible.

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  42. This is absolutely beautiful. Colin Farrell has been painted as this Hollywood “bad boy” but watching him with his son melts my heart. My son is on the autism spectrum, so I know all too well what it’s like to be a special needs parent. Getting a diagnosis and having a great team around you is soooo important to helping your child thrive.

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