We received our son Peter’s prenatal diagnosis of 47,XXY (Klinefelter syndrome) during pregnancy. Our genetics counselor actually gave us the option to terminate the pregnancy. Like many parents, we immediately turned to the internet looking for answers. What we found was overwhelming. Stories were all over the map, and much of the information was outdated or focused on worst-case scenarios.
Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood things on the planet. For parents, there’s nothing harder than knowing something is wrong and not finding answers from experts: teachers, school specialists, physicians, & optometrists.
When our son Wil was diagnosed with 47, XXY at just five days old, we felt overwhelmed and alone. Living in Canada, we had strong local support, but no one…
Check out our latest spotlight on Maggie Olaya, a research assistant at The Focus Foundation! Role: I’ve been at The Focus Foundation for a little over two years as a Senior…
We’re proud to spotlight Liz Tipton, who has been a valued member of The Focus Foundation team for 10 years! Role at TFF: Liz works closely with families and children,…
Dr. Samango-Sprouse was invited as a guest speaker at The 16th Philadelphia Prenatal Diagnosis Conference on June 7th.
Playing Cupid! How about a little self-love this Valentine’s Day—and some love for your kids, too,while you’re at it? Learn more.
Focus Foundation Charity Spotlight. UPS Charity of the Month is led and supported by UPS pilots. Read to learn more.
Happy October 2023! View news, upcoming items, and The Focus Foundation happenings in our October social media recap.
New 47,XXY Research Published Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse. Learn more.
The Focus Foundation shares An eXtraordinarY Night Recap. Thank you to the organizers, sponsors, and all those who attended!
Read more about a parent’s first mistake of the year and how when things don’t go as planned, they can still work out for good.