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Corey K. Loves Making Everyone Smile

For families who are coming to CSH for the first time, I want you to know you’re in the best place. The staff is phenomenal and they really care, not only about the kids but about the families, too.
Corey Katz first came to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) in 2007 at 11 months old for an evaluation as he hadn’t been ...
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Building Engagement and Navigating Telehealth – Journee’s Story

Everyone is always so nice, understanding and professional. Our therapists have been great. Anybody whose child has been diagnosed with autism and doesn’t know where to go – CSH is the place to be!
Journee Robinson was hitting milestones, walking, and talking as she neared her first birthday in 2016. “She was able to sing ...
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Kim Pena - Empty Sella Syndrome

After a month, Kim regained much of her strength, and the Neuro Rehabilitation Therapy Care team helped her shift from inpatient to outpatient status.
When Kim Pena was 21, she began having persistent nasal discharge. After her first doctor’s appointment, it was suspected that ...
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Unwavering Strength: Riley’s Story

Riley was transported to Children’s Specialized Hospital’s (CSH) Inpatient Facility in New Brunswick for rehabilitation. “I was praying that we would be able to get her in there,” shares Breezzye. “I was familiar with the hospital, Riley’s grandmother is actually a Nurse Practitioner there, so I knew about the amazing treatments and therapies that they provide.
After what Breezzye Weir describes as an amazing pregnancy, her daughter, Riley Gutierrez, was born in December 2018. Shortly ...
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Learning to Ride a Bike: Emily's Story

We saw that email and immediately reached out to the contact and set up a virtual evaluation.
Emily Steel was born on March 16, 2011, as the only child to Melanie Steel and her husband, Matt. Melanie and Matt noticed Emily ...
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Occupational Therapy Helps With Fine Motor Skills

“At the start of his care, Orian appeared clumsy (tripping, falling, and bumping into objects within his environments),” adds Meredith. “That all resolved by the time of his discharge.”
Orian Perez was born April 19, 2017 and first came to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) when he was 18 months old to begin ...
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Jayson's Story

“I enjoyed Physical Therapy with my Therapist Zack the most!” shares Jayson. “The therapy was always fun. He would have me balance on one leg while we played Uno, we would play catch. It was awesome!”
In May 2019, Carol Backle began noticing facial weakness on the left side of her son, Jayson’s, face. After initially being ...
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