Still Smiling: My Son’s Life with CF and Autism

My son Tim is 41 years old and lives with both cystic fibrosis and autism. His CFTR mutations are exceptionally rare—it’s quite possible he’s the only person in the world with this particular combination. Thankfully, the life-saving medication Trikafta works well for him. Over the years, he has undergone 18 nasal polypectomies and another major surgery. He also manages CF-related diabetes and osteoporosis. Despite it all, he’s happy—and that’s what matters most. Ronald