Teagan

Teagan’s smile is contagious, and he is an inspiration to everyone he meets. He is truly a light in this world and a lesson in hope to anyone who is struggling to persevere through their own challenges. Our days together are not always easy, but they are blessed.
~Amie, Teagan’s Mom

Schizencephaly

Schizencephaly is an extremely rare developmental birth defect characterized by abnormal slits, or clefts, in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. Babies with clefts in both hemispheres commonly have developmental delays, delays in speech and language skills, and problems with brain-spinal cord communication. Individuals with clefts in only one hemisphere are often paralyzed on one side of the body but may have average to near-average intelligence. Individuals with Schizencephaly may also have an abnormally small head, cognitive delay, and impairment, partial or complete paralysis, or poor muscle tone. Most will experience seizures.

Artist: Jota Leal