About Me

Hello there; my name is Sarah Roper. I go to Peachtree Ridge High school, and i love it! I am very athletic, but i also love to draw. When i grow up i want to do any job that could potentially help people, and thats what im working up to.

Russell-Silver Syndrome

Russell-Silver Syndrome
he has a small chin

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis Imperfecta
his bones are developed wrong

Progeria

Progeria
He has Progeria

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Progeria

The oldest living person with Progeria was Susana Guadalajara of Mexico; she passed away on September 9th at the age of 22.

Progeria

In come cases, you don't even realize your child has Progeria until about 18 months of life.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Just like regular teens, teens with OI struggle with self-esteem, self-confidence and friendships. Some teens with OI may be attracted to different types of dangerous behaviors, including drug or alcohol abuse in an effort to deal with with the challenges of being an adolescent.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Though the children effected look much older, they still have the mind of a child.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Interesting Fact

Russell-Silver Syndrome was discovered in 1953 by Dr. H. K. Silver and in 1954 by Dr. A. Russell.

Interesting Fact two

Their are some patients that pretty much recover dramatically with the help of hormone therapy. They still have the disease, but it helps alot with their growth and social skills.