Colin Farrell and his son, James Padraig Farrell, are currently in the media spotlight after Colin Farrell decided to set up a foundation. The organization aims to support intellectually disabled children through various educational programs. Colin Farrell’s noble gesture also has a personal angle, as his son also suffers from a genetic disorder. But what is the exact nature of James Padraig’s medical condition?
Colin Farrell Opens Up About His Son With Angelman Syndrome | PEOPLE
Below you will find all available details about James Padraig Farrell's ongoing illness.
The 20-year-old boy suffers from a rare neurogenetic disorder, Angelman syndrome.
In this condition, patients experience nerve-related symptoms and various developmental disorders. This usually results in the affected person having difficulty with daily tasks such as communication and movement. Although medication and therapy are ways to curb the extent of the disease, the syndrome itself cannot be permanently cured.
