Tim has a UNIQUE perspective
Tim was born in 1978 with a rare combination of brain & body anomolies, sometimes called disabilities, that went undiagnosed and misdiagnosed for the first 18 years of his life. My life's work since 1978 has been keeping Tim out of the institutions mental health professionals insisted he would need. In 2008, just 4 months before his 30th birthday, Tim moved into his own first apartment. That experience didn't last long, but the learning was great, and Tim was much better prepared when he moved into an apartment with his sister about a year later. I am so proud of him! This lens is intended to showcase his art and to provide hope and inspiration to other differently abled persons and their parents.
Tim with his sister Kim on her 27th birthday in 2009
Getting to know Tim and XYY
What is XYY anyway?
Sometimes chromosomes are a little different, and when this happens things don't always come out the way you think they ought to. The most well known chromosomal difference is called Down Syndrome.
XYY Syndrome is an extra Y in the 47th chromosome. There is also a Syndrome called Kleinfelter's, where there are more X chromosomes than there should be, but that affects only females, where XYY affects only males.
That pesky little extra Y has created quite a few, but not all, of the differences in Tim's body. His rapid and excessive growth as a child caused the tendons to pull away from his joints, a condition called Osgood Schlatter's Disease. He also has a "caved in" breast bone and a mild scoliosis (bent spine). His developmental delays were in small motor muscle development, language use, and impulse control.
In 1996, we found out that Tim's brain is also a bit different (although we don't know if the differences are attributable to XYY) by way of a BEAM test. BEAM stands for Brain Electrical Activity Measurement. That was a turning point in Tim's treatment, and the beginning of things getting better.
Tim enjoys playing Magic, D&D, video games, and drawing.
XYY Syndrome is an extra Y in the 47th chromosome. There is also a Syndrome called Kleinfelter's, where there are more X chromosomes than there should be, but that affects only females, where XYY affects only males.
That pesky little extra Y has created quite a few, but not all, of the differences in Tim's body. His rapid and excessive growth as a child caused the tendons to pull away from his joints, a condition called Osgood Schlatter's Disease. He also has a "caved in" breast bone and a mild scoliosis (bent spine). His developmental delays were in small motor muscle development, language use, and impulse control.
In 1996, we found out that Tim's brain is also a bit different (although we don't know if the differences are attributable to XYY) by way of a BEAM test. BEAM stands for Brain Electrical Activity Measurement. That was a turning point in Tim's treatment, and the beginning of things getting better.
Tim enjoys playing Magic, D&D, video games, and drawing.
Tim Turned 31
Birthday Party with Family at the Olive Garden Restaurant
The waiters have just finished singing to him.
XYY on Wikipedia
In case you want to know more
XYY syndrome is an aneuploidy (abnormal number) of the sex chromosomes in which a human male receives an extra Y chromosome, giving a total of 47 chromosomes instead of the more usual 46. This produces a 47,XYY karyotype.
Some medical geneticists question whether the term "syndrome" is appropriate for this condition because its phenotype is normal and the vast majority (an estimated 97% in the UK) of 47,XYY males do not know their karyotype.
An Example of Tim's Humor
He calls this one "Cow Pie"
Tim's shirt is his own design
Froggie Loves His Martini
This is the image on Tim's Tee-shirt
"Froggy" is available on CafePress.com
Small Poster
Price: 15.99
Mug
Price: 12.99
White T-Shirt
Price: 16.99
Greeting Card
Price: 3.99
Value T-shirt
Price: 11.99
Tim Sold his first Mug!!!
Tim's Art now has its own lens.
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Tim Williams' Art
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Tim was born with a chromosomal abnormality called XYY syndrome, a deep brain seizure disorder, and a brain injury caused by birth trauma. It has been a long hard journey for us, but this year is marking many milestones. He is living with his sister...
Tim Loves to Play Magic the Gathering
So I made a lens about it
(Now he thinks Mom is pretty cool!)-
How to Play "Magic, the Gathering"
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Magic the Gathering is a card game played with collectible cards, but there's so much more to it than meets the eye. Although it has been around for nearly 15 years, I only began exploring this game recently. My son, Tim, has been playing it for quit...
My Personal Favorite Funny Drawing by Tim
Turkey Sammich
Tim would LOVE your comments on his artwork; Thanks!
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- Hello Tim! Hello Tim! Oct 1, 2009 @ 10:19 pm
- You are a comedy wizard. Good Work!! You also have a wonderful mother. You are blessed with talent and a talented supporter via computer/internet. You Rock Tim. Janelle you also Rock!!!!! keep it coming!!!!
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- bdkz bdkz Dec 6, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
- I love the Cow Pie! Tim you are very talented!
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- Jewelsofawe Jewelsofawe Sep 22, 2008 @ 11:23 am
- Wow! He is very talented! I love his art!
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- Twenty Twenty Twenty Twenty Sep 16, 2008 @ 5:30 pm
- Hi Tim,
I just ordered your mug. I enjoyed your art very much. We have a similar sense of humor I imagine.
Give your Mom and Bob hugs from me,
Twenty Twenty
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- OhMe OhMe Sep 14, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
- Hi Tim, I love your artwork and your humor. These are great drawings. Welcome to Squidoo! (I am Joan4's sister) 5* fav
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- Joan4 Joan4 Sep 14, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
- Hello Tim! You have a great sense of humor and such an artistic eye! I enjoyed your lens!! (You also have a super mom!!)
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- Joan4 Joan4 Sep 14, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
- Hello Tim! You have a great sense of humor and such an artistic eye! I enjoyed your lens!! (You also have a super mom!!)
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- Martha Giffen Martha Giffen Sep 14, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
- Hi Tim!
Your artwork is really funny! You have a great sense of humor and you draw really well. Good luck to you!
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