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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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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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Searching for Strategies for Success

“My advice for families going through a similar situation is to put in the work. It will pay off in the future. If you follow your team's instructions and do everything they say, it will pay off."
In October 2019, Savannah Haverty made her debut. She was a healthy baby joyfully welcomed by her loving parents. As time ...
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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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A Home Away from Home - Aydin Martin

We had to learn to trust a new place with providing the best care for our child. Once we realized how incredibly caring the entire team was at CSH, it was smooth sailing.
Aydin has a smile that can melt even the coldest of hearts. You would never be able to tell just how rough this sweet baby’s ...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder

As a parent of a child with autism, it is extremely challenging sometimes. There are times when I think I got this, and then there are times I feel like I am new to all of this. I have learned so much about autism through my daughter's eyes, which I am grateful for.
When Katie was born, she was diagnosed with a chromosome abnormality. She started therapy at Children's Specialized Hospital at ...
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Hospital Communities Helped This Family Navigate a New Diagnosis

I know I’m a first-time mom, but something just felt off.
When Anthony Victoria-Garcia was about a year old, he had a few words in his vocabulary, but in general, his development was ...
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Never Giving Up: Anthony Labin

Thank you to the staff and everybody here. You can tell that people love working here. Even the kids are happy and that says a lot given what’s going on. I’m glad we landed here.
“He already has asked when he can pitch again” It was an ordinary day on the baseball field at Cooperstown Dreams Park in ...
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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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