Some parents will say, I want to take care of my child myself.
And I respect that, Farrel explained.
Wed have no say in it, the actorcontinued.
James was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome at two and a half years old, after initially beingmisdiagnosedwith cerebral palsy.
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He couldnt sit up.
Kids showing developmental delays are commonly thought to have cerebral palsy.
Both conditions share similar symptoms, but differ in their underlying causes.
The doctor saw that James was laughing a lot and doing this movementhe waves his hands, Farrell explained.
These tests identify problems with the UBE3A gene, and are able to accurately confirm the diagnosis.
Ive been in the back of ambulances, Ive been in the hospital with him,Farrellsaid.
Thankfully, James hasnt had a breakthrough seizure now in about 10 or 11 years.
Finding the right amount of medication that doesnt have adverse effectsthats all very tricky business.
But he gets it in.
He feeds himself beautifully.
Im proud of him every day, because I just think hes magic.
One such magical moment was the powerful memory of James taking his first steps just before his fourth birthday.
It was so profound, he toldPeople Magazine.
Ill never forget just the face of determination on him as he walked toward me.
He took, like, six steps, and I burst into tears.
Great parenting.
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