Isabella Groves’ parents urge awareness of Pitt Hopkins syndrome
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Isabella Groves’ parents urge awareness of Pitt Hopkins syndrome
Elen Wyn reports, September 20, 2013
See link for video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24172731?SThisFB
A three-year-old girl from Denbighshire who suffers from a rare genetic condition has defied doctors’ predictions and started to walk.
Isabella Groves, from Saron near Denbigh, is one of only 250 people in the world who has Pitt Hopkins syndrome, which can cause mental retardation, epilepsy and intestinal problems.
Her parents, Leanne and Andrew, want to raise awareness of the condition. They believe there are probably more children who have the illness, but have not been properly diagnosed.
Elen Wyn reports.
The first annual Pitt Hopkins Awareness Day was celebrated around the world this week, September 18, 2013.
Please visit the new Pitt Hopkins UK website: http://pitthopkins.org.uk
