Angela was born with Phelan McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic disorder (micro-deletion of 22nd chromosome), that results in significant cognitive impairment...
Meet the Kids – Angela!
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Meet the Kids – Anaelle!
Anaelle is smart and funny. When she was young, there were no concerns about her speech or communication because she was talking until she turned two. ...
Meet the Kids – Aiden!
Aiden has always been a very bright and sweet little boy. His parents noticed his speech delay was more and more evident with time. Today, at nearly three...
Meet the Kids – Arthur!
Arthur's mom Bess shared this regarding his disability, "Art has a rare (so far four kiddos in the world have this) genetic mutation. He is our medical...
Meet the Kids – David!
David was diagnosed with autism and focal epilepsy. He turned two without being able to use any words and having no understanding of words that were spoken to...
Meet the Kids – Nasib
Recently we received a letter from Seynab Mohamed, the mother of Nasiib Mohamed an adorable toddler born with a genetic disorder called WWOX. It is a very...
Meet the Kids – Chase
Chase had a rough start in life with years of multiple hospitalizations, nationwide doctor visits and an unknown diagnosis. Finally, we received answers from...
Meet the Kids – Kaden (for President)
Kaden for President! That's right, he aims high. And why not, he has already accomplished so much in his short life. Kaden's diagnosis is Spinal Muscular...
Meet the Kids – Brigham Gets a Voice!
We recently received this note from some Variety KC parents, "Brigham is 4-years-old and all boy. He has strengths and struggles just like most children. He...
Meet the Kids – Franklin!
Franklin's mom shares the first three years of her sweet son's life: "My kind affectionate son had an interesting first two years of life. Just a few...
Meet the Kids – Samuel!
Samuel was diagnosed as Level III on the Autism Spectrum last fall. He participates in multiple therapies and works so hard. His hard work is especially...
Meet the Kids – Graham!
Graham’s mother shares his story: “Around 18 months at Graham's checkup we mentioned that he didn't have too many words. He grunted a lot. We applied...