CJ is the oldest son and the second oldest child of the Casagrande siblings. He also has Down syndrome.
Personality
Lincoln and CJ playing pirates.
Carlos Jr. has Down Syndrome, which is exhibited through his childlike actions and lack of physical development, while in his teen years. He loves to play children's games like pirates and superheroes, and he can easily befriend any person, like Lincoln.
Carlos Jr. is also surprisingly perceptive. Many times, he notices things before other members of his family. For instance, when Lincoln and Lori come to visit the Casagrandes, CJ is the first to notice that they have arrived, as the other members of his family are all distracted with their own tasks. On another occasion, when the family notices Ronnie Anne is standing under an air conditioning unit, CJ is the first to realize the danger that the air conditioning unit might fall on her. He is also the first one to notice that he has been sprayed with pickle juice in "Pranks for the Memories with the Casagrandes".
Nick Description
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CJ is Carlota's younger brother and Carl and Carlitos' older brother. He's thirteen years old and was born with Down syndrome. He lights up any room with his infectious smile and is always ready to play. He's obsessed with pirates and is BFFs with Bobby. He’ll wear a bowtie to any occasion, and you can always catch him laughing or helping Abuela!
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—Nickelodeon, 2021
Appearance
Carlos Jr. is a portly and stocky Mexican-American teenage boy with black scruffy hair. He wears a yellow shirt, a black bow tie with red outlines, dark blue shorts, white socks and blue shoes with green laces. Due to his disability, despite being 13 years old, where most kids have already or are just starting puberty, CJ is very short in stature. Due to Down Syndrome, he has small eyes that are further apart.
Trivia
In the picture of the Santiago-Casagrande family tree, his "Jr." suffix is placed between his forename and surname, which allows him to have the nickname he's often referred to as.[2]
He is the first character in the show to have a developmental disability.
His bio in "Live Life Loud!" reveals that he has Down syndrome and that the reason he wears a bow tie is because he always asks to wear it.
"Mexican Makeover" reveals that he can tolerate spicier food than his siblings (except Carlitos) and cousins can.
"Short Cut" reveals that he is good at cutting and styling hair and works as Carl's "hair guy".
"Flight Plan" reveals that he usually enjoys airplane rides, but can get motion sickness if the plane flips over too often.
"Spin Off" reveals that he is an excellent sign spinner, can perform stage magic, and always feels nervous about competing against others.
"Summer Special" reveals that what he likes best about camping is the ghost stories.
According to a promotional video, he is a few inches taller than Lynn.
Jared Kozak, who voices CJ, has Down syndrome in real life.
CJ is also voiced by an actor with Down syndrome in the Russian and Swedish dubs.
Up until "Friends and Family", he didn't know what a flea market was, believing it literally sold fleas.
