Show Notes:

In Episode 8, Ashley talks with SYNGAP1 Mom Heather Bensch, whose daughter McKaela was diagnosed in her 20s. Heather talks about her struggles getting a diagnosis as well as the joys of raising McKaela. Heather is a certified life coach working with and advocating for the special needs community.

McKaela’s Warrior Story

McKaela’s Spark for Autism Story

McKaela’s Facebook Blog

A Sister’s Promise - a post to McKaela from her sister Plum

Follow Heather:

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Heather’s Business (Except Defeat Life Coaching) Links:

  Email:  [email protected]

Phone: 731/612-8083

Website

Facebook

Grief and Resilience with our SRF Patient Advocacy Group, co-written by Heather

Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley Frye⁠⁠⁠⁠:

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Nathan’s Warrior Story

SYNGAP1 Stories ⁠Episode 001⁠ - Ashley Frye

SYNGAP1 Stories ⁠Episode 005⁠ - Panda

Panda’s News Story:  ⁠Nathan’s Dog⁠

SRF & SYNGAP1 Info:⁠

What is SYNGAP1? ⁠

Syngap Research Fund

Donate: ⁠⁠⁠https://Syngap.Fund/Donate⁠⁠⁠

SYNGAP1 & Epilepsy⁠⁠⁠

Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis Matters⁠⁠⁠

How to Get Free Genetic Testing⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠ Special Needs Trusts⁠⁠⁠

Connect with SRF (@curesyngap1):

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  ⁠⁠⁠SYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast⁠⁠⁠ w/ Mike

SYNGAP1 Conference 2023, hosted by SRF - ⁠⁠Hotel Reservations⁠⁠

Wednesday SRF Family Zoom Meeting:

⁠⁠⁠Syngap.Fund/SRFfam⁠⁠⁠ Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417

Comments: [email protected]

Music: ⁠⁠⁠In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay ⁠⁠

Episode 008 SYNGAP1 Stories, May 16, 2023

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