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Hello,
This is Dylan. He suffered from Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. Meconium
Aspiration Syndrome (MAS) is: "the aspiration of meconium, by the newborn
prior to delivery." Meconium is the first feces of a newborn infant. Dylan
had his first bowel movement in utero, swallowed it, it hardened on his
lungs and the lack of oxygen to his brain caused the brain damage he has.
The part of his brain that was damaged was the frontal lobes. The frontal
lobe's functions include initiating voluntary
motor impulses
for the movement of skeletal muscles, analyzing sensory experiences, and
providing responses relating to personality. The frontal lobes also mediate
responses related to memory, emotions, reasoning, judgment, planning, and
verbal communication. No one knows how long he will develop. He could stop
one day and remain that way for the rest of his life. He is a little behind
but is doing well. He is seven years old and attends a special school for
disabled children. His favorite thing is Teletubbies!!  *S*
Please stop by his Photo Album and Riding for the Handicap Page. Dylan
has placed third in two horse shows. Hope you enjoy. |