One Boy’s Journey of Breaking Down Life’s Barriers
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Born three months premature and weighing just 800 grams, Yussif spent his first three months in intensive care. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy and, later, high-functioning autism, Yussif’s early years were focused on survival, rather than dreams. Today, he swims Olympic-length pools, plays football, and dreams of becoming an AI engineer – proof that with the right support, every ability can thrive.
Today, Yussif Heath – one of the first members of Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program – leads a very active life. But when he made his entrance into the world, his chances of any life at all were slim.
Born three months premature and weighing only around 800 grams, doctors weren’t sure he’d survive his first night. Now, he swims Olympic-length pools, plays football every week, and dreams of becoming an AI engineer or an astronaut.
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