Behind the profile of LA-based model and mother Amanda Booth and her three-year-old son, Micah
After sharing that, at four months, their son had been diagnosed with Down’s syndrome, the new normal for model Amanda and her husband, Mike, became about spreading awareness and acceptance of the condition. With his beautiful mass of blond hair and warm smile, Micah has since accumulated more than 59,000 followers in his three years.
Why do you think Life With Micah has gained such a following"

It wasn’t until Micah was a few months old that he was officially diagnosed with Down’s syndrome. It was at that point, Mike and I decided to utilise the social media account we had built for Micah to be public about the condition. We really strive to keep it authentic ? to show the world just how incredible his little life is, just like other parents do. I think people gravitate toward that, and are excited to be a part of our mission to include people of all abilities in the media, and in all aspects of our world. It also helps that he has the most beautiful luscious locks and pouty lips…
Have you found the Instagram community to be generally quite supportive"

Instagram has been very uplifting and a major source of strength for us.  Our personal circle in the Down’s syndrome world is still growing, so the new relationships we are making with other families are so powerful. We have been able to ask questions about Micah’s future, and ...