Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome

Sherry Gomez and Tammy Rose founder of FACE 22 (Families Advocating for Chromosomal Education) Velocardiofacial syndrome) along with Dr Dawn Koontz Child Psychologist join us. VCFS is a genetic condition that is sometimes hereditary. VCFS is characterized by a combination of medical problems that vary from child to child. These medical problems include: cleft palate, or an opening in the roof of the mouth, and other differences in the palate; heart defects; problems fighting infection; low calcium levels; differences in the way the kidneys are formed or work; a characteristic facial appearance; learning problems; and speech and feeding problems. Sherry Gomez joins us to discuss this misunderstood disorder.