The twins say they know one another’s thoughts without having to speak. “Talking in our heads” is how they describe it.
, are unique in the world. Joined at the head, their brains are connected by a thalamic bridge which gives them neurological capabilities that researchers are only now beginning to understand. Still, they are like other Canadian twelve-year-olds; they attend school, have a favourite pet and are part of a large, loving family determined to live each day to the fullest. Here are a few highlights:
A CT scan of the twins showed they could never be separated due to the risk of serious injury or death. The girls are diabetic and have epilepsy. They take a regimen of pills, blood tests and need daily insulin injections.The twins go to a regular school and as of September 2017 have started Grade 6. Though academically delayed, they are learning to read, write and do arithmetic.
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