What is acquired Microcephaly?
The term microcephaly literally means small head. Acquired microcephaly may result when a severe insult, such as HIE, impairs the growth of a normally developing brain following birth. 50% of babies that suffer from HIE will be diagnosed with acquired microcephaly. In Wills case, his acquired microcephaly will almost certainly result in him having an intellectual disability but to what degree will remain unknown until he is much older. So, what does this mean now for Will? Will is now 16 months old. He can sit unsupported for short periods of time, has recently started to roll and can stand with support. He cant however chew or swallow solid food, push up on his arms, point at objects, crawl or talk and will need to work hard to acquire these skills. Despite the challenges that Will has been confronted with in his very short life, he is one of the happiest children I know. His smile is as bright as ever and he’s the luckiest little man alive to have a big brother as wonderful as Joel,
