SGA 2-year-old Singaporean boy, Teyden Hamilton Ho, has been diagnosed with Zhu-Tokita-Takenouchi-Kim (ZTTK) syndrome, a rare genetic disorder caused by a single altered gene on a non-sex chromosome. The condition, identified in 2016 by four researchers, affects brain development and leads to intellectual and cognitive challenges, along with developmental delays in motor skills, breathing, and speech. Teyden's mother, Tizane Woo, described the emotional journey of receiving the diagnosis, noting both sadness over passing the condition and relief at having a clear explanation for her son's challenges. Genetic experts emphasize that ZTTK syndrome is extremely rare, with estimates suggesting around 400 cases worldwide, and that its symptoms often overlap with other neurological conditions, making diagnosis difficult. Teyden currently receives weekly physiotherapy to support his development.
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