Family bonds strengthen despite Angelman syndrome
The Gazette profiles the Dostal family of Marion Iowa, focusing on Kean Dos tal 6 who has Angelman syndrome and his older brother Jace 8 Their parents Karla and Jeff navigate seizures diagnosis and care Kean relies on leg braces a walker an AmTryke and a protective mesh bed cover while Make A Wish grants a Disney World trip The siblings bond and Kean enjoys costumes and attention from family and peers with support from online parent communities and medical staff at St Luke's and Indian Creek Elementary
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Profile of Karla and Jeff Dostal from Marion
Karla 33 and Jeff 34 of Marion talk about family life with son Kean 8 and Jace 8, while sharing their backgrounds. Karla is a Little Lions Preschool worker trained as a dental assistant. Jeff is a computer programmer from Marshalltown, educated at Iowa State.
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