Liam

Liam may not be able to speak, but he can certainly communicate if you're willing to listen. It doesn't take speech to recognize joy. Liam loves dinosaurs, Star Wars, and watching the Boston Bruins. He likes helping his Mom & Dad in the family garden. He also likes building Legos. While he is currently learning from home, Liam loves spending time with his classmates at school.
~Eric, Liam’s Dad

Miller-Dieker Syndrome

Miller-Dieker syndrome (MDS) is a genetic condition characterized by a specific brain malformation; distinctive facial features; and severe neurologic abnormalities including intellectual disability and seizures. Very few affected children survive beyond childhood. MDS is caused by a deletion of genetic material on the short arm of chromosome 17. Most cases are not inherited and occur randomly. In some cases, it is caused by inheriting a chromosome rearrangement from an unaffected parent. Treatment is based on the symptoms in each person and aims to prevent complications and control seizures.

Artist: Jennifer Cahoon