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Understanding Ryan

 
Jul 24, 2017
 
Ryan is 1 of only 1500 people to be diagnosed with Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Many underestimate his intelligence due to the unique characteristics associated with this condition. But those who get to know Ryan soon learn that he understands the world in his own way.
 
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