Tay-Sachs+effects+on+life.

Source: Your Genes, Your Health [|www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/]
Although life could be very difficult if your child has Tay-Sachs, there are support groups that can help you: [|Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation]

You are not alone in this. [|Click here] to see other people's stories about their experience with Tay-Sachs. They are people you can empathize with.

Here are some symptoms that will affect the daily life of these people:

Babies: - They lose or do not gain motor or mental skills - At age 5 death or paralysis can occur Adults: - Some symptoms are: muscle weakness, cramps, slurred speech, and behavioral changes - Life is very risky for people who have Tay-Sachs - Negative effects due to symptoms can make a person incompetent, not allowing the person to have a normal life

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1. A baby born with Tay-Sachs will grow normally between the time of 3 to 6 months 2. After some time, the baby will slowly begin to be incapable of seeing, hearing, or moving 3. The baby will stop smiling, crawling, turning over, or reaching out for things: all the basic steps of development for children 4. The child would be likely to get seizures or go deaf, blind, or paralyzed by the age of 2 years old 5. There is no cure; however, medical care gives aid to control these symptoms

- These symptoms demonstrates the inconveniences these affected people have; however, don't give up! There are support groups trying to find a cure for Tay-Sachs, so have hope and keep smiling!

By: Susie