When Amelia was young, she started to showed signs of developmental delay. After countless exams and Dr. visits, MRI´S, she was diagnosed initially with Developmental Delay. 

When she started to have seizures at 18 months old and her geneticist requested genetic study. She was finally diagnosed in 2018 with Syngap1. It causes neurological issues such as Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, Sensory Processing Disorder, Dispraxia, non-verbal, Behavioral problems, Autism Spectrum Disorder, sleep problems, gross and fine motor skill delays. She needs help with feeding, dressing, change of diapers, etc. although she is mobile, she could get into trouble easily she likes to explore the world without assessment of danger or risk. 

Amelia can get frustrated for her lack of communications and can have challenging behaviors toward people she loves. She receives ABA therapy at home. Amelia is on three anti-convulsive medications, which somewhat manage her seizures.  She receives speech, PT and OT at school.  

She is loving, funny, persistent human being. She adores her two sisters, therapists, and teachers. She has the most contagious laugh and beautiful smile.