Lydia Deanworth, Spectrum, Brendan Borrell, SpectrumOriginally published on Spectrumllyson Berent is a specialty veterinarian in New York City.
She treats animals that other doctors cannot help. When no good therapies are available, she invents one. Cats and dogs consumed almost all of her time—until 6 years ago, when her second daughter was born.As a baby, Quincy appeared healthy and happy, smiling at an early age and giggling frequently.
But during her first few months of life, she missed many developmental milestones: At 10 weeks, she was not making eye contact.
When her parents waved toys in front of her, she stared blankly. She had trouble feeding. And when she was lying on her stomach, she could not lift her head.Doctors kept.