A Boy with Autonomic Dysfunction The Miller Family Our Special Life Episode 9

Oliver was born after having suffered a stroke while in his mother s womb. The resulting brain injury is called Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction). His doctors believe the stroke was the result of the miscarriage of his twin. Oliver is completely blind and his underdeveloped brain stem makes basic physical functions a challenge. In spite of all this, he is a happy, golucky, 12yearold boy, and his mom wants people to meet the real Oliver, not just his medical hardships. Our Special Life looks into the