Chronicling the adventures of one amazing, funny, sweet, outrageous young lady, who happens to have CHARGE syndrome!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Next Tuesday
What are YOU doing next Tuesday night (September 21) at 9pm Atlantic? I can tell you what we'll be doing: Season Two begins - yay! We haven't got Dad on board with the whole Glee addiction yet but maybe this season!
CHARGE syndrome is a recognizable (genetic) pattern of birth defects which occurs in about one in every 9-10,000 births worldwide. It is an extremely complex syndrome, involving extensive medical and physical difficulties that differ from child to child. The vast majority of the time, there is no history of CHARGE syndrome or any other similar conditions in the family. Babies with CHARGE syndrome are often born with life-threatening birth defects, including complex heart defects and breathing problems. They spend many months in the hospital and undergo many surgeries and other treatments. Swallowing and breathing problems make life difficult even when they come home. Most have hearing loss, vision loss, and balance problems which delay their development and communication. All are likely to require medical and educational intervention for many years. Despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, children with CHARGE syndrome often far surpass their medical, physical, educational, and social expectations.
Continued research is needed to help us understand the medical and developmental challenges facing individuals with CHARGE. Better understanding will lead the way to interventions, therapies and educational strategies which can help people with CHARGE syndrome overcome many of the obstacles in their lives.
One of the hidden features of CHARGE syndrome is the determination and strong character these children display.
4 comments:
Us too! And I've even gotten Arlin hooked already! :-)
Love your shirt, Kennedy. I want one!
Addicts in this house, too! :-)
Kennedy, LOVE your shirt, nails and those curls. You have the most beautiful, shiny, perfect curls! :-)
Not usually home at that time, but will definitely DVR it this season. The few that I saw last season were great!
Love it! I can't wait for tonight's episode with Britney Spears. Should be very entertaining!
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