Artyom grew up healthy, but at the age of 2, he began to freeze, as if thinking, while looking out the window. The boy was examined by a neurologist. EEG monitoring showed abnormal brain activity that could lead to epileptic seizures. A genetic analysis confirmed the concerns, revealing a mutation that could cause delayed psychomotor development and encephalopathy.
Now that Artyom is 5 years old, he is developmentally delayed, barely speaks, and his behavior is unstable. His mother takes him to rehabilitation and speech therapy classes, where he learns to speak and control himself in social situations. At kindergarten, Artyom attends a speech therapy group.
He enjoys sculpting and drawing, but his patience is limited due to his lack of focus. Therefore, his mother takes him on long walks. Artyom has taught his mother to be patient and stay positive in all situations, as his mother is raising him alone.
To monitor his brain's abnormal activity, doctors recommend that Artyom undergo video-EEG monitoring and consult with a specialist based on the results.
Let's help Artem's family so that the boy can develop and live a full life, and so that his illness doesn't hinder his growth!
