‘Are we going to play?’ Alberta boy with rare illness no big deal for classmates
ONOWAY, Alta. — Four-year-old Porter Stanley has some new pals at preschool.
Russ stands beside him as they manoeuvre toy cars down and around a plastic parking garage. The newest kid in class, Mimi, offers her hand, patiently waiting for Porter to give her a high- five.
They soon sit on a large carpet for circle time and belt out songs about a bumblebee, the weather and monkeys.
Porter isn’t able to sing or speak, but claps his hands together with the help of an aide. His mouth turns up into a quick smile as a portable suction machine buzzes in the background.