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Byron has Phelan-McDermid syndrome (pronounced FAY-luhn mick-DUR-mid) it is a rare genetic disorder involving chromosome 22 that can affect many critical functions in a person's body.Children with this complex medical condition are born with a genetic difference on their 22nd chromosome that affects brain development and functioning. This results in intellectual and physical disabilities that vary from person to person.
75%of indivualswith Phelan Mcdermid Syndrome have Autism spectrum disorder
Byron's Symptoms of Phelan Mcdermid Syndrome also known as 22q13 deletion syndrome include:
· Moderate to severe intellectual disabilities -he requires a lot of repetition to learn skills and sometimes looses them ·Speech delays or problems-he is non speaking and uses an AAC device· Low or weak muscle tone (hypotonia)·Sleep disturbance-he has insomnia· Poor feeding-he has pica
·Difficulties with toilet training and constipation-
he is not fully potty trained
· Behavioral challenges-he has ASD.
We are phamily!!
International Phelan Mcdermid Syndrome awareness day: October 22nd
On October 22nd we shine green all over the world to recognize our loved ones affected by Phelan Mcdermid Syndrome
In January we perticipate in the annual pnelan lucky fund raiser
Learn more about Byron syndrome
