Miller syndrome is a highly rare disease with only 30 individuals documented in the medical literature, worldwide. Until 2010, the cause of Miller syndrome was unknown. Both of my children, Heather and Logan Madsen have Miller syndrome. There were only 3 cases listed in the worlds medical journals when Heather was born 40 years ago. The […]

Miller syndrome therapy requires a team of specialists, such as pediatricians,  oral surgeons, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists; ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists.  In addition, ophthalmologists; specialists in diagnosing and treating eye disorders, otologists; who are specialists in diagnosing and treating ear disorders, audiologists; specialists in treating hearing loss, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. A craniofacial center […]

Families and friends of people affected with Miller syndrome ask if the rare genetic disease Miller syndrome is life-threatening. Because there are only 30 cases documented in medical literature, there’s still a lot about Miller syndrome that isn’t known. Symptoms of Miller Syndrome Can Be Life-Threatening Children with Miller syndrome are born with underdeveloped cheek bones and […]

People often ask me if my children have autism, now known as autism spectrum disorder, ASD, due to them also having a rare genetic disease called Miller syndrome. This is a relevant question. Behaviors Like Autism The best autism professional in the state of Utah diagnosed Heather and Logan with autism in their late 20’s. It’s […]