Storyful's video: Disabled Toddler Learns to Sit Up Without Assistance

A two-year-old battling spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) brought joy to his parents when he sat upright without any assistance in Apple Valley, California. Dalton Winton was diagnosed with SMA – a disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, taking away the ability to walk, eat, or breathe – when he was one, but has made progress since receiving treatment for his condition. “Even with his disability he is such a happy and smart little guy,” his parents said in a GoFundMe page set up to raise revenue to pay for their son’s medical expenses. Posting their son’s feat on a Facebook page documenting his progress on November 29, the parents proudly stated, “This boy never stops pushing!” Credit: Stephanie M Wintin ------------------------- To view more incredibly cute toddlers watch our full Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtMSwy96r2CZtBlx8LPnlC0WlVUno3tTt To license a video for editorial use please visit: https://video.storyful.com For advertising and brand opportunities please email: creative.global@storyful.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/storyful Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Storyful