“My parents thought I was struggling a little because I would get frustrated. I have a twin sister and she was a little ahead of me,” she said. “I was really confused. I didn’t really know what was going on but I just remember being frustrated with myself and not understanding why I couldn’t pick up topics as fast as everyone.”
With the help of teachers, family and friends, Karlayna has worked hard to make sure her diagnoses didn t stop her from living life to the fullest. Outside of classes, she is active on her high school volleyball team and does community work through the National Charity League.