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Baby hits all milestones, then 1 year later mom realizes something is wrong
"He is the type of kid to live like life is golden. Nothing brings him down. He only sees beauty in a world that can be very dark," Kaitlyn Jones tol…
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Child Diagnosed with Autism and Rare Brain Disease After Developmental Regression
A young child's developmental journey, initially anticipated as neurotypical, took an unexpected turn as he faced diagnoses of level 3 autism at two years old, followed by a rare disease affecting brain development at age three. The child, who was the 16th person diagnosed with this rare condition, experienced a regression in his development after his first birthday, notably ceasing to speak. His parents embarked on a daily research effort to understand his changing behaviors, leading to the subsequent medical confirmations. This personal account sheds light on the challenges and complexities faced by families navigating childhood developmental disorders and rare medical conditions.
