She is non-verbal but finding her voice through letter board therapy. Her struggles and triumphs are documented in Makayla’s ...

Craig Spiby had a rare disorder that made him susceptible to choking and should have been monitored while eating ...

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a genetic condition associated with Autism, causes developmental and speech delays and behavioural problems. Officially it affects only 2,700 people world-wide ...

At Bolton Coroner's Court last year, an inquest heard how Mr Spiby had Phelan McDermid Syndrome, a chromosomal disorder causing developmental delay and other disabilities. Mr Spiby was a choking ...

The 49-year-old suffered from a rare and debilitating chromosomal disorder called Phelan McDermid Syndrome that rendered him susceptible to choking. Despite his care plan stipulating that Craig should ...

In a prevention of future deaths report, Mr Brennand wrote: "The deceased suffered from Phelan McDermid Syndrome – a rare and debilitating chromosomal disorder, that amongst other symptoms ...