By Staci Anderson
Leah was born October 16, 2006: a healthy baby girl. She was happy and easygoing, growing normally, and reaching her developmental milestones on time. At her four-month well visit she was pronounced perfectly healthy, but shortly after this, things began to change. She was fussier. She cried more. It was not as easy [...]
By Carolina Davies
This handsome four-year-old boy with a twinkle in his eye and a bright smile is my hero.
This is because he was born with two very rare chromosome disorders: 9p minus and 8q duplication. Both these disorders combined has left Eddie mentally and physically disabled. Unable to walk or talk, Eddie faces many [...]
By Bob and Susan Campbell
The Story of Us . . .
Our Family’s Journey with Autism
Our Story Begins
Matthew Francis Campbell
Born 10 weeks early and severely ill due to Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
August 24, 2002
Fighting every day to survive, Matthew had the spirit of a lion. As he grew older & stronger, we realized just how [...]
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By Polly Green
Caden Aivars Green, age eight, brightens the day of the people in his life. He is the sweetest little guy you’d ever want to meet, and he always has a kiss and a hug for you.
Born with Down syndrome, Caden’s speech is very delayed. He can’t communicate in an age-appropriate way. [...]
Endorsement by Judy Vorfeld
TEDxNovaScotia, in partnership with TEDxHalifax, is proud to announce that on June 10, 2011, we will bring together urban and rural Nova Scotia to share ideas under the common theme of Designing Your Life Within Your Community. At our TEDxNovaScotia event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep [...]
Guest post by Patti Stern, Mesa, Arizona
My husband did a search on the internet for Payson Therapy Dog, and your blog post came up. We just had to send you an email about Julie Moran’s “Payson,” as we also had a certified therapy dog named Payson.
We are totally devastated right now, as he passed away [...]
By Erin Blocksidge
Thor Blocksidge is an active, sweet two-and-a-half-year-old boy who lives with his mom in Quesnel, BC (Canada)…but Thor isn’t like other typical two-and-a-half-year-old boys. Though he loves playing outside, he hates to get dirty. He loves blowing bubbles, but doesn’t like them to get too close. His favorite entertainment is playing with [...]
