Owen

Age: 1.3

Sibling's Name(s): Eddie

Parent's First Name(s): Gina

Parent's Last Name(s): Coughlin

Mutation or Deletion: Deletion

Diagnosis Date: 04/17/2024

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How did you feel when your child was first diagnosed?

Scared, anxious, sad

What does your KdVS individual love the most?

His family

How does KdVS affect your child?

Delays in gross motor, fine motor, speech.

What is the hardest part about being a KdVS parent?

The inability to make life easier for my child.

What would you tell newly diagnosed parents about KdVS?

Find a good support system for you and your family.

What would you tell doctors, teachers and therapists about KdVS individuals?

Do not underestimate them. Being proactive is best.