Prenatally diagnosed children with extra X-chromosomes have been shown to profit neurodevelopmentally from the biological treatment of Testosterone “T-shots” in the first year of life.
There is a positive effect of Early Hormonal Treatment (EHT) where children benefit with improved speech, cognitive skills, and motor skills. The Focus Foundation sends a big thank you to our wonderful parent Amy M. for sharing their early hormonal treatment success story!

Quote from Mother of 17-month-old Boy
Wil is 17 months old and he’s 4 days-post his 2nd of 3 T-shots, all made possible by the team at The Focus Foundation, after our visit with the most knowledgeable of professionals.
Now, let me tell you, his development in the last 6 weeks is absolutely mind-blowing!!
He not only started walking, but running, babbling, and eating up a storm! We were stuck in purée and low muscle tone and development for 6 months prior.
And today he was discharged from physiotherapy because he’s meeting and surpassed all the developmental motor skills for his age and no longer requires the support!!!
I am so grateful for the help and interventions my boy clearly needed. He is thriving!!!
Carole Samango-Sprouse, Liz, the team, and all the donors that made our visit possible, thank you doesn’t feel big enough!
~ Amy M.
Symptoms and Next Steps for Parents
• The Focus Foundation offers an X and Y Screening Questionnaire for occasions when the prenatal diagnosis was not an option.
• Symptoms of X and Y Chromosomal Variation Disorders include Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and ADHD.
• Parents who notice their infant or child has symptoms such as developmental delays, speech delays, or trouble eating, may benefit from treatment for X and Y Chromosomal Variation Disorders.
47,XXY (also known as Klinefelter’s Syndrome)
In early studies, a more common X and Y Chromosomal Variation Disorder, 47,XXY, was also known and referred to as Klinefelter’s Syndrome.
The Focus Foundation has been steadfast in its goal to provide the most up-to-date research, X and Y Chromosomal Variation Disorder awareness, and outreach. While working with researchers, parents, children, and medical professionals The Focus Foundation strives to make all new studies available and bring parents and doctors up to speed on the most current treatments for the disorder known for so many years as Klinefelter’s Syndrome.
The Focus Foundation is here to provide help and hope for families with children living with symptoms of X and Y Chromosomal Variations. Schedule a consultation with us for more information.
CONTACT
If you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with an X and Y Chromosomal Variation and you need more information, contact The Focus Foundation:
dexy@thefocusfoundation.org
443-223-7323
www.thefocusfoundation.org