What Was Freaks Disease

Kevin “Freak” Avery is a disabled, blonde-haired boy whom Max becomes best friends with. Kevin has Morquio syndrome, where the outside of his body cannot grow. He walks on crutches and wears a leg brace. He is a genius for his age and size and is cuttingly sarcastic.

What is freak's biggest health problem?

Lesson Summary In the story, Freak is picked on for his physical appearance and the fact that he wears leg braces and uses crutches. Freak suffers from a genetic disorder called Morquio syndrome. People with Morquio Syndrome are unable to break down a special type of sugars called glycosaminoglycans.

Why does Morquio happen?

Causes. Morquio syndrome is an autosomal recessive trait, which means both parents must carry the gene that causes Morquio for a child to have the disorder.