Kari Imperatore, SYNGAP1 Mom, CFC Coordinator, and Navy Vet, talks about Trajan's genetic testing, the importance of trying, and the best and worst of SYNGAP1 while watching for whales!
New co-host Jo Ashline jumps right in with a touching, insightful conversation with Kari, full of uplifting and challenging experiences and advice, connecting the entire SYNGAP1 community.If you liked this episode, please give our podcast 5 stars! All episodes are also available at cureSYNGAP1.org/Stories.Trajan's Warrior StoryConnect with Kari:[email protected]'s SRF bioConnect with Jo:Andrew's Warrior Story[email protected]Jo's SRF bioFollow Jo on InstagramJo's personal blog pageEpisode Links:Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)Kari's speech at the 2025 SYNGAP1 GalaInformation about CHOP NHSInformation about Colorado NHS (CHCO)Register for the 2025 Cure SYNGAP1 Conference in AtlantaSRF & SYNGAP1 Info:Syngap Research Fund - https://cureSYNGAP1.org/What are SYNGAP1-related disorders?How Many People Have SYNGAP1?SYNGAP1 Resources for Newly Diagnosed FamiliesDonate to SRFSRF SYNGAP1 BrochureGet Involved with SRFVolunteer with SRFSRF Fundraising Resource PageSRF's State Ambassador ProgramWednesday WarriorsSupporting SYNGAP1 SiblingsSYNGAP1 & EpilepsyAddressing the Symptoms of SYNGAP1SYNGAP1 Studies and Trials:SYNGAP1 StudiesSYNGAP1 ProMMiS – Prospective Multidisciplinary, Multisite Study for Clinical Excellence: CHOP, CHCO, StanfordCitizen HealthClinical TrialsFrazier Eye StudyThe EMERALD TrialMore Links:Why Getting a Genetic Diagnosis MattersHow to Get Free Genetic TestingSpecial Needs TrustsSRF GrantsSRF's Medical Considerations DocumentConnect with SRF (@cureSYNGAP1):LinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeX/TwitterTikTokSYNGAP10 Weekly Video Podcast w/ MikeSynGAP Research Fund Apple Podcast ChannelFamily Zoom Meeting (bi-weekly on Wednesdays, 8PM ET): cureSYNGAP1.org/SRFfam Meeting ID - 972 0059 2178 Passcode - 848417Comments: [email protected]Music: In the Forest... by Lesfm from Pixabay Episode 037 SYNGAP1 Stories, September 3, 2025#SYNGAP1StoriesTrajan #Syngap #SYNGAP1 #CureSYNGAP1 #SYNGAP1Stories #SYNGAP1StoriesEp37 #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #Autism #AutismAwareness #IntellectualDisability #ID #Anxiety #Behavior #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #Advocacy #PatientAdvocacy #Neurology #GeneticTesting #Family #CureSyngap1Conf #SYNGAP1Siblings #Caregiver #Behavior #Communication #SelfHelp #Volunteer #Conf25 #Therapy #CFC #NavyVeteran #Veteran #WhaleWatching