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Mekhi’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Story

Everyone at CSH made me feel like my opinions and concerns were being heard, they explained every step and gave us lessons to apply at home.
Briana Avent first began noticing signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in her son, Mekhi, when he was around two years old. ...
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A Step in the Right Direction

It was hard being in the hospital for so long, but we were grateful that CSH allowed parents to stay. The hospital had a family lounge, game nights, and lots of ways to keep the parents informed. We had weekly meetings with his care team and received daily updates. I could even work out of the hospital and commute into the city since the train is within walking distance. We were making the best of a poor situation.
Eleven-year-old Patrick Cahill loved playing sports and being active. It wasn’t until his parents, Laura and Kevin, noticed that ...
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Finding the “Right Fit”

"Tyler and Sam do an excellent job at stepping back and seeing the whole picture and providing thorough information for us to assist Elias, and that's huge. That's what everybody needs and deserves, and their children deserve when going to services, and that's what we received at CSH."
Elias Lazaro, a lively toddler with endless energy, began displaying changes in his behavior at three years old, leading his ...
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The Bazan Family’s Story

My experience at Children’s Specialized has been like no other. The therapists that have worked with my children have given it their all.
After being referred to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) for neurodevelopmental services for her three-year-old daughter, ...
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Regaining Strength: Leron Phillip’s Road to Recovery

”I have to thank Children's for everything. They have become like family, and they will provide everything you need here."
Khadine Phillip was thrilled with the arrival of her healthy twin boys, Leron and Leon, into the world. However, at two years ...
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Tommy Marcketta’s Patient Story

I'm still a person. I have feelings the same as you. I might express them differently.
Autistic 15-year-old, Tommy Marcketta, and his mom, Elizabeth, share their experience with Children's Specialized Hospital . ...
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How a Teen Overcame COVID

“We really weren’t sure at one point what the outcome would be. But the care Kat received at MMC gave me confidence because I knew all the right decisions were being made.”
George Zaidan felt relieved when the COVID-19 vaccine became available to children ages 12 to 15 in May 2021. He quickly ...
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Paying It Forward

According to her mother, Lauren also is interested in becoming a pediatric cardiologist when she grows up.
Lauren Elsky had a very personal idea for her Bat Mitzvah project: to support the Child Life Department at Children’s Hospital ...
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Ready to Cross the Finish Line - Gabriella Brehm

Therapy was always fun. It was never boring and towards the end, my body started to work a little bit. So, when you see your growth over the month, it really boosts confidence.
It was a typical day at track practice for 13-year-old Gabriella (Gabby) Brehm when all of a sudden, as she was approaching her ...
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