Micheal and Daniel Chappell

For the last 15 years Micheal Chappell has raised his autistic son, Daniel, on his own. The boy, who doctors didn't think would live, is doing well.

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Sun., Nov. 26, 2017

Fifteen-year-old Daniel Chappell rides in the back of the car while Micheal Chappell drives him to get a hair cut on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.
Micheal Chappell holds Daniel Chappell after getting a hair cut on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.

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Micheal Chappell watches his Daniel Chappell get a hair cut on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.

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Sonja Thomas, far left and Eva Johnson talk with Daniel, 15, and Micheal Chappell at Dan's Barber Shop before getting a hair cut on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.

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Micheal Chappell leads Daniel Chappell, 15, off of the school bus on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.

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Micheal Chappell works on an ipad with Daniel Chappell, 15, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.

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Family photos are on display at the home of Micheal and Daniel Chappell on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Daniel has lived his life with a number of disabilities and has surprised doctors with his level of communication and physical abilities.

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