Archive for December, 2007

Genetic Link to Spina Bifida Discovered

Scientists have discovered a genetic link for Spina Bifida. Please read more about it in this article.

Cerebral Palsy, Motherhood, and a Wonderful Life

Just because you have a physical disability does not mean that you can not live a wonderful life! I would like you to meet a wonderful woman who has overcome her challenges with parenthood, love and life in general. Please meet Christine Regber-Martens, an amazing mother, wife and friend to all who have met her.
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Disabilities Do Not Slow Him Down

Luke Anthony does not let Cystic Fibrosis nor his blindness stop him from reaching his dreams. Read about this exceptional young man in this article.

Shwachman-Diamond on Mystery Diagnosis

Music and Special Needs

Please take a moment to read this very special article about a woman who teaches music to people with special needs.
At what turned out to be Jessica’s last lesson, I asked her what rain sounded like. She actually gave this some thought before gently playing a tinkling sound on the higher notes that steadily became [...]

The Face of Autism – Quinn

Meet Quinn, a young boy with Autism. This is an great video put together by Quinn’s mom.

Special Needs Children and the Power of Play

See how the power of play is helping special needs children like Owen reach new goals and become more interactive with his family.

Down Syndrome Actors

Just more proof that anyone can do anything with determination. These two articles show that if a child with Down Syndrome wants to be an actor, they can reach that dream. Just ask the young man who made an appearance on ER tonight.
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A Preemie Story

My first and only child was born at 28 weeks gestation. It was a very scary time for me because I did not know what to expect and wanted my daughter to be ok. I am trying to put together information so parents can have an idea of what to expect if they are in [...]

My Brother’s Courage: Living With Hemophilia

The hospital was our second home. It was another day, another long day of a visit to the emergency room for my younger brother’s treatment of Factor VIII, the clotting factor missing from his blood that disabled the bleeding from stopping. It was just another day. The sun was shining, his classmates were playing [...]