TED: In our baby's illness, a life lesson | Roberto D'Angelo + Francesca Fedeli

The video shares the story of Mario, a child who suffered a stroke shortly after birth, and the challenges his family faced. Initially feeling like failures, the family shifted their perspective, focusing on rehabilitation and using mirror neurons to aid Mario's recovery. They learned to see Mario's condition as an opportunity rather than a problem, emphasizing strengths and positive experiences. The video conveys a message of hope, resilience, and the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.

What was discovered about Mario 10 days after his birth?

• He was underweight.

• He was deaf.

• He had a stroke.

• He had a heart condition.

What analogy is used to describe Mario's difficulty in controlling his left side?

• A computer without a monitor

• A printer without the right drivers

• A phone without a battery

• A car without fuel

How did Mario's parents initially feel about his condition?

• They felt hopeful.

• They felt like failures.

• They were excited.

• They were indifferent.

What method did Mario's parents use to aid his rehabilitation?

• Dietary changes

• Speech therapy

• Surgery

• Mirror neurons pilot

What realization did Mario's parents have about their role in his recovery?

• They needed to be stricter.

• They should be a positive mirror for him.

• They should isolate him from others.

• They should focus on his weaknesses.

What did Mario's parents start to focus on after changing their perspective?

• Their own strengths and Mario's strengths

• Mario's weaknesses

• Their financial situation

• Mario's diet

What did Mario's parents learn to view as an opportunity?

• Their lack of time

• Their social life

• Mario's condition

• Their financial struggles