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When Claudio de Oliveira was born, his mother was advised not to feed him, as doctors believed he would not survive. Claudio had a rare condition called arthrogryposis which causes bones to fuse, and meant his head was upside down on his back. Today Claudio is 38, and has gone on to get a degree in accountancy and has a burgeoning career as a public speaker in Brazil and beyond. Reporter Gibby Zobel went to spend the day with Claudio and his mother.

Picture: Claudio de Oliveira standing outside his house
Picture credit: Gibby Zobel