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Feb 5, 2023 · Shaffer has osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. As a result, the disorder affects the connective...
Sep 15, 2023 · Atticus was raised by his parents, Ron and Debbie, as their only child. His mother also has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, type I and Atticus inherited this genetic condition from her. However, he has type IV, which causes fragile bones and short stature. Atticus is 4ft 8ins (1.42m) tall. His rare condition, as he put it, is just a small part of who ...
May 28, 2018 · Shaffer, who plays Patricia Heaton's youngest son Brick in the ABC sitcom, revealed in a Pure Flix interview that he has osteogenesis imperfecta or brittle-bone disease. This means that he suffers from broken bones or fractures frequently and have screws, rods and plates embedded in his body.
Mar 26, 2024 · Who is Atticus Shaffer? Atticus Shaffer is an American actor, probably best recognized for his role as Brick in the sitcom “The Middle”, which ran on ABC from 2009 through 2018. Atticus is known for having a unique voice and appearance, in part due to osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic condition that affects bone growth.
Nov 2, 2011 · Atticus, who has osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic bone disorder resulting in fragile bones, talked to Parade.com about being an inspiration to kids who feel different. On the third...
Shaffer has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, type IV, a genetic condition inherited from his mother, who has type I. He says that the disability is just a small part of who he is. He loves being a Boy Scout and especially enjoys going on camping trips and earning Merit badges.
May 22, 2018 · Shaffer has always been open about his faith and how he has come to know the Lord through his life while suffering a painful genetic disorder he was born with known as osteogensis imperfecta. Shaffer was born with the diagnosis of easily broken bones, but he says he didn't find the Lord until he became a teenager and eventually getting baptized ...