Down Syndrome Didn’t Stop This Model and Baker From Achieving Her Goals | The Quint

Zainika Jagasia was born with #DownSyndrome, but that didn't stop her from achieving her goals. At 19, she is a professional #baker, an aspiring #model, and an inspiration to many. This is her story.
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  • @abcdefghijklmnopasd
    @abcdefghijklmnopasd2 жыл бұрын

    Proud of her..... The family is financially well off to let her grow in each way possible. I wish other parents from not so well backgrounds also get some government support.

  • @beinguniverse

    @beinguniverse

    Жыл бұрын

    ya exactly

  • @Lionforaday

    @Lionforaday

    Жыл бұрын

    A large part of her success comes from the fact that she's high-functioning. One doesn't have to be financially well-off to learn to be a competent (or even skilled) baker - anyone can learn this. Being a model is something that almost certainly would take extra finances, though it's unlikely this young lady will make a career of that anyway - most models don't end-up as super-models, after all, and have to have a Plan B! However, modeling may have provided her with confidence. That's important - though there's other ways to build confidence, too. In terms of being a baker, I have no doubt this young woman could hold down a job if that's her goal; she's high-functioning enough that she could likely live independently on her own. This would be a goal of most folks with Down's Syndrome, as well as of their families. I'm not convinced that one needs to be "well-off" for that to happen - it's more a function of how high-functioning the person is with their Down Syndrome - which is genetically determined, to some degree, and then optimized (or not) by family and supports. One could argue that a family with $ resources can afford things other families cannot - but remember, too, that a family with resources may also be less-motivated for their child to be independent; after all? They can afford the cost of caring for the child through adulthood - there's no need for the person with Down's Syndrome to become financially independent. Just some food for thought.

  • @tudormiller887

    @tudormiller887

    4 ай бұрын

    Some do, other's don't. It depends where they live.

  • @tudormiller887

    @tudormiller887

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@LionforadayReally ? So having Downs Syndrome is like a spectrum ? How many types of DS are there ?

  • @Lionforaday

    @Lionforaday

    4 ай бұрын

    @@tudormiller887I know - I only discovered this recently myself. Mostly I think you have it or you don't, but rarely, you can have a combination of cells that have the normal complement of chromosomes, and some that have the extra 21st chromosome. So exactly - it would be "on a spectrum," and you'd be variably affected depending on how many of the cells were affected, and which ones they were.

  • @manasvityagi2671
    @manasvityagi2671 Жыл бұрын

    Every sibling should be like you Gitika cause you saw potential in your sister, takes a lot of guts not everyone can do it , Zen's journey is commendable ,the way she turned her life into a success story is inspirational for all .

  • @thilakrachamalla3363
    @thilakrachamalla33632 жыл бұрын

    God, i love this girl for her cuteness and such a great self respect.God bless her.

  • @lightskinxxvvxx7334
    @lightskinxxvvxx7334 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great example of when they say just be yourself and who you are and be happy 😊

  • @anjuarora4065
    @anjuarora40656 ай бұрын

    Hi zainika. Proud of u dear. I m Indian. My daughter is also down syndrome. I m always worried abt her and her future. I need ur Guidance. Will u help me.

  • @SaraMashira

    @SaraMashira

    5 ай бұрын

    I am also worried about my son please let me know if you have any solution

  • @ayyotube5224

    @ayyotube5224

    Ай бұрын

    ​@SaraMashira I just gave birth to a child with down syndrome a week ago....I am confused and scared I just pray for God to guide me. I fear for her future but there is nothing I can do to change

  • @satoru.nakata

    @satoru.nakata

    28 күн бұрын

    try again all three of you.

  • @saba698
    @saba6982 жыл бұрын

    She is so adorable And her smile is dam cute ❤️❤️

  • @manishasingh6532
    @manishasingh65322 жыл бұрын

    Wow .salute zainika and her parents .she is a beacon of hope millions of kids like her

  • @WhiteShadow_07
    @WhiteShadow_072 жыл бұрын

    She is beautiful....More power to her.

  • @ihatepoliticians5731
    @ihatepoliticians57312 жыл бұрын

    Wow. A new motivational Story. Thanks quint

  • @preronaghosh3654
    @preronaghosh36542 жыл бұрын

    Such sweet siblings!

  • @lalnuntluangizadeng9262
    @lalnuntluangizadeng9262 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful in inside and outside....may God bless you zainika❤

  • @khylindkemper2294
    @khylindkemper2294 Жыл бұрын

    And she’s soooo beautiful😍😍

  • @user-cv1jb9xv2p
    @user-cv1jb9xv2p2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jotuadvani439
    @jotuadvani4392 жыл бұрын

    Amazing..Zen!!!

  • @nikitanale241
    @nikitanale2412 жыл бұрын

    Best coordination and love bonding ever seen

  • @padmashreebaithyar9348
    @padmashreebaithyar93482 жыл бұрын

    Love u Zainika 💕 Amazing parenting 👍

  • @kengamhira9134
    @kengamhira9134 Жыл бұрын

    You are so lucky God bless you my child

  • @avadawn1592
    @avadawn15922 жыл бұрын

    She's so beautiful ❤️

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Thankyou siddhant

  • @khusidas82
    @khusidas822 жыл бұрын

    Love u god bless u and salute to your courage 💙🤗

  • @claudiarojas9931
    @claudiarojas99317 ай бұрын

    Es una hermosa señorita, productiva y tiene una bella familia de verdad, los felicito, me encantó su vídeo, nos enseña mucho. Les mando un abrazo muy cariñoso a todos.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Vale-kg3vd
    @Vale-kg3vd4 ай бұрын

    so pretty

  • @mehreenfaisal484
    @mehreenfaisal484 Жыл бұрын

    Salute her mother

  • @kanwalsukhpreet1577
    @kanwalsukhpreet15772 жыл бұрын

    Wow, she is so beautiful…

  • @hajrafaisal4648
    @hajrafaisal464811 ай бұрын

    I want to connect with her parents as i am a mother o down girl too...

  • @nargissaba2333
    @nargissaba23332 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful she is 😍❤️❤️

  • @harshithbangera7905
    @harshithbangera79052 жыл бұрын

    More power to you

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Thankyou nachiket for letting me B🥿bata

  • @anonymousanonymous7208
    @anonymousanonymous72082 жыл бұрын

    Gr8 to know.

  • @latikachauhan3662
    @latikachauhan36622 жыл бұрын

    My child is also a downsyndrome baby, want to know how could I make her independent like Zainika. I'm from Agra, where is she from ? Please help me. I'm very helpless. Please please help

  • @joyfullifejourney

    @joyfullifejourney

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello mam aapke baby ki kya age h and aap kese manage kr rhe h use. mera baby 4 month h usko bhi DS h .

  • @ravigoswami6438

    @ravigoswami6438

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @ravigoswami6438

    @ravigoswami6438

    Жыл бұрын

    From etawah

  • @komalsehgal472

    @komalsehgal472

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@joyfullifejourney meri gudiya b 4 months h n DS hai.. ap help kr skte o k hme kya krna chaiye taki wo healthy rhe n normal life jiye without issues

  • @techwithadnan1784

    @techwithadnan1784

    Ай бұрын

    My baby also down syndrome

  • @priyankashetty6774
    @priyankashetty67742 жыл бұрын

    Angel with a sweet touch

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Thankyou rishaan. Told them till then yoi can bake cake

  • @sadeedkhan6408
    @sadeedkhan64082 жыл бұрын

    God bless her

  • @debrafranklin8911
    @debrafranklin8911 Жыл бұрын

    I THINK SHE IS SO VERY SMART VERY INTELLIGENT YOUR VERY BLESS SHES JUST PERFECT.

  • @samaakbr9241
    @samaakbr92413 ай бұрын

    You’re beautiful ❤️ KEEP SHINING!

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Bhakti takes advantage absolutely hetsvi. And her parents feel shes is happy. But shes recovered well

  • @fehmidaahmed6776
    @fehmidaahmed6776 Жыл бұрын

    How can teach her?

  • @fehmidaahmed6776
    @fehmidaahmed6776 Жыл бұрын

    23years old

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Government support would be increased time for them with interaction with their seniors and food for them. More high on chewy things like millet roti. Less protein..and to talk less. More sleep to their brains to process their energies

  • @ayyotube5224

    @ayyotube5224

    Ай бұрын

    U mean they have to eat less protein and talk less

  • @fashiontrends8940
    @fashiontrends8940 Жыл бұрын

    Ap NY elaag Khan sy karwaya

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    🙌🙌

  • @yrrejjerry2522
    @yrrejjerry25222 жыл бұрын

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  • @manjudagar843
    @manjudagar843 Жыл бұрын

    so cute sister🤗😍😎😋

  • @fehmidaahmed6776
    @fehmidaahmed6776 Жыл бұрын

    My daughter is down sindrome

  • @fehmidaahmed6776
    @fehmidaahmed6776 Жыл бұрын

    Pls help me can I teach her

  • @hajrafaisal4648
    @hajrafaisal464811 ай бұрын

    How to connect with her parents can anyone guide

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Nisha weber went left on her own

  • @debrafranklin8911
    @debrafranklin8911 Жыл бұрын

    She IS so pretty and adorable AND PERFECT SHE IS BEAUTIFUL GODBLESS your SOULS AMEN.

  • @iqbarali8184
    @iqbarali8184 Жыл бұрын

    pls help me mera beta down syndrom he

  • @imemperor6658
    @imemperor6658 Жыл бұрын

    She looks cute...just needs a little workout then see what's going to happen ❤

  • @arinsharma9325
    @arinsharma932510 ай бұрын

    Inki hight kitani h please reply 🙏

  • @karthikpk8598
    @karthikpk8598 Жыл бұрын

    👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

  • @mayanksingh-nv1bi
    @mayanksingh-nv1bi Жыл бұрын

    Damn she is cute af!!!!

  • @kaylacarpenter272
    @kaylacarpenter2724 ай бұрын

    Sister is low-key actually abusive.

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Their marriage age 45😂

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Nachiket zenica..me ketika

  • @swarzala4303
    @swarzala4303 Жыл бұрын

    How wonderful parents u r mem pls talk to me

  • @iqbarali8184
    @iqbarali8184 Жыл бұрын

    plx tell me

  • @user-qn3vt6nq7v
    @user-qn3vt6nq7v Жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @anjalisharma1636
    @anjalisharma1636 Жыл бұрын

    Hii mam

  • @poojasaini4389
    @poojasaini4389 Жыл бұрын

    You are so cute 😍

  • @sd.studio1498
    @sd.studio14982 жыл бұрын

    Yeah u are so beautiful

  • @swarzala4303
    @swarzala4303 Жыл бұрын

    I want to talk to u pls pls talk to me i need your help

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Arva

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Modi jevu talk to everyone

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    No different activities nachiket its not fun syndrom

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    Chal suva. Gai kal jem nai..ungh

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    No they can never have sex

  • @bunkoti
    @bunkoti2 жыл бұрын

    she is lucky she's well-off but most people with down syndrome have near zero chances in life. actually, quint should create a video on the causes behind down syndrome. one is late pregnancy (it seems her mother became pregnant quite late). the other reason is inbreeding that's prevalent among indians. inbreeding is one main reason for birth defects. hindus, muslims, sikhs, parsis are all equally to be blamed for this. it won't be surprising if inbreeding is on the rise again now that hindus believe in some kind of racial superiority because they are being fed all kinds of bogus ideas based on jingoism.

  • @aratidesai4104

    @aratidesai4104

    Жыл бұрын

    Down’s Syndrome is not caused by inbreeding . risk of down syndrome increases with age 1 in 1250 for a 25 year old mother , 1 in 1000 at age 31, 1 in 400 at age 35, and about 1 in 100 at age 40. But Yes younger mothers can also give birth to down syndrome child its just coincidence.

  • @jeetbasu1559
    @jeetbasu15592 жыл бұрын

    Great Comeback, Bharat Mata Bless Mother Nature's Sweet Creatures, Zenika, Her Modelling Career, And Her Sweet And Supportive Parents, Always.... 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🐤🐤🐤❤❤❤💜💜💜💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊😊😊😊🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤🐤

  • @debrafranklin8911
    @debrafranklin8911 Жыл бұрын

    SHE IS PERFECT SHES ADORABLE AS CAN BE MY GOODNESS SHES A DOLL.

  • @rakshalsingh99
    @rakshalsingh992 ай бұрын

    No they can never have sex

  • @ayyotube5224

    @ayyotube5224

    Ай бұрын

    Why not??