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Alex Thomas, DOB 6/18/00

Features and Characteristics: Large at birth (9lb 12oz) Had to be ventilated initially and remained oxygen dependant for 8 weeks Congenital hypothyroidism Physically delayed (can't sit up) Alert and sociable and starting to say quite a few words Severely dairy intolerant (with other more minor food intolerances) Eczema Glue ear but has had a successful grommet operation and his hearing is fine Identical pits in the top of each ear (like little holes) Teeth are deteriorating (possibly due to medications) Uncoordinated movements due to his variable muscle tone Very "heavy handed" so his fine motor skills are virtually non-existent (he has no pincer grasp) High fevers, sometimes for no apparent reason Prone to chest infections (although has never needed to go back on oxygen) Very noisy breather (always sounding a bit congested, even when well) Testing with negative results: Angelman syndrome Metabolic disorders Fredreich's ataxia MRI (essentially normal but with "features of immaturity")

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