Rare genetic disorder Williams Syndrome can mimic autism; advocates say it’s often diagnosed late
Local family explains what parents should look for if their child hasn’t been tested
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Since 5-year-old Daisy was a baby, her family knew something was different about her.
“The way she reacted to noises, she would get absolutely terrified. Any little noise, her arms would flail. That we later found out was hyper-sensitive hearing. She hit a lot of her milestones that kids hit, way behind from sitting up, to crawling, to walking, to eating,” said her mom LaRae Borrego.
Borrego said many traits lined up with autism, so while they waited to do the appropriate testing, they enrolled her in therapy starting at six months old. She still goes to occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.