VIDEO: How This Uncle With Down Syndrome Cares for Sister’s Kids, Proves Haters Wrong

'He thrives when he is with my kids. It’s totally mutual.'

Courtesy of Erin Johnson

One-year-old Louisa absolutely adores her Uncle Matt. He makes her laugh and giggle as he goofs around, and calms her with singing as he does the bottle feed.

Their bond is beautiful, and even more so because their relationship shows how people with Down syndrome can play a special role in helping care for kids.