My cousins cri-du-chat syndrome

       In my blog I will be writing about my cousins syndrome called cri-du-chat. My cousin was born with a syndrome called cri-du-chat. Cri-du chat is a rare syndrome that is one in one hundred thousand cases. Cri-du-chat is known as 5p minus, it is a chromosomal condition that results when a piece of chromosome is missing. Infant with this condition often have a high pitched cry that sounds like a cat, which they call it cats cry also known as cri-du-chat. The disorder is characterized by intellectual disability and delayed development. They have a small head size, low birth weight, and weak muscle tone. They also have distinctive facial features, including widely set eyes, low set ears, small jaw and a rounded face. As he was growing up he had difficulties hearing, Dr recommended hearing aids. He also has had trouble on sitting on his own so he has his own therapist that come to the house to help with his movements. He has trouble eating so they have blend his food in order for him to be able to eat it.  My cousin jayden is now three years old, just started special education school. He also now got a special made walker to help with his walking. He doesn't speak so he has a speech therapy. Besides his syndrome he is a very happy baby, bring joy to everyone that lives with him. His a very loving boy and im proud to be his big cousin. I will always help him in anything he needs.