Malikat has undergone genetic testing

Malikat is from Makhachkala and, like her younger brother Khavil, has been battling a severe developmental delay since birth. She had her first seizure at the age of one. Her early milestones—such as holding her head up and sitting—were incredibly hard-won. She never began to walk independently. Malikat spends most of her time sitting and needs a wheelchair to move around. Yet, this does not stop her from being a wonderfully sunny girl with a warm, radiant smile. She understands her parents, responds to simple requests, and even knows a few words, although her speech is still very unclear. Her primary posture is sitting, and every assisted step she takes with an adult's support comes at an incredible cost of immense effort. Her parents are still waiting for her very first step. During the last examination, doctors gave a clear recommendation for Malikat and her brother: to urgently conduct an in-depth genetic study. Only this can identify the specific genetic "mutation" that is most likely the cause of the illness in both children. This is the only chance to obtain an accurate diagnosis and, consequently, a pathway to targeted rehabilitation and treatment.