FAMILY STORY

The Pardos’ Journey with NAA15

Everything can be achieved with therapy, patience and love.

Florencia Pardo, mother of Tomhas, a 4-year-old living with NAA15-related syndrome

The responses below were originally written in Spanish and translated using a third party service.

What is your family like?

I am Toto’s mother, who has a mutation in the NAA15 gene. 

Soy mama de Toto con mutacion en GEN NAA 15.

Tell us about the biggest hardship you face.

My son’s future.

El futuro de mi hijo.

What impacts your to participate or not to participate in research? 

I just haven’t had the opportunity, I would like to.

No he tenido la oportunidad simplemente, me gustaria.

What is one question you wish researchers could answer about this genetic change?

What life expectations are there?

Que expectativas de vida hay.

What have you learned about your or your child’s genetic condition from other families?

I don’t know any other family.

No conozco otra familia.

If you could give one piece of advice to someone recently diagnosed with the genetic change in your family, what would it be?

That everything can be achieved with therapy, patience and love.

Que todo se puede lograr con terapia, paciencia y amor.

How has Simons Searchlight served as a resource for you and your family?

I found the article interesting.

Me resulto interesante el articulo.

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