Katie Price gives health update on son Harvey: What is he suffering from?

Katie Price has five children and Harvey is her eldest son with former footballer Dwight Yorke. The 20-year-old struggles with partial blindness, ADHD and Prader-Willi syndrome. Harvey now lives in a supported college just three hours away from home and has reportedly been doing really well as mum Katie is ‘so proud’ of him.

Proud mom

In a recent Instagram post, Katie shared a picture of Harvey and gave a health update as she’s incredibly happy about how Harvey has been improving. The proud mother wrote on Instagram:

Harvey doing so well keeping healthy and losing more weight giving him more energy his team are doing fantastic …roll on the rollercoasters Harvey mummy so proud

Harvey stands against a Christmas decoration backdrop in a black hoodie and shorts along with a pair of reindeer antlers. Manchester Evening News reported many people have celebrated and supported the immense improvement on Harvey’s part. One commented:

He is looking so well in supported living. Absolutely thriving

Another added:

Well done Harvey living away from home is obviously doing u a world of good and giving you a whole load of independence.

While another two said

Well done Harvey! You look amazing x

Smashing it Harvey well done

Hospital visit

This comes after a smiling Katie Price was seen out with Harvey at one of his regular hospital appointments. The former glamour model affectionately kissed Harvey and linked arms as the two looked in a buoyant mood despite her recent split with Carl Woods, reported Mirror.

Harvey Price was born with Prader-Willi syndrome which the NHS describes as a ‘rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.’ He is also partially blind from birth and suffers from ADHD. NHS defines ADHD as:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse.

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Manchester Evening News: Katie Price says she's 'so proud' of son Harvey as she gives health update

Mirror: Smiling Katie Price kisses son Harvey as she shrugs off messy Carl Woods split

NHS: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)