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Madison & Logan’s Early Intervention Program Journey

“You are getting really great therapists who are really well trained and they come to your house!”
For her first 18 months, Madison Burnett was continuously hitting developmental milestones. Madison was talking, walking, and ...
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Lieza’s Comeback Story

“It was all thanks to the team of therapists at CSH who worked together to help her reach her goals.”
When 14-year-old Lieza Zeb was at basketball practice, she noticed her legs beginning to feel heavy and she was struggling to ...
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Mia’s Strength and Nonstop Fight

“It’s the people and the providers’ hearts that made the difference for Mia. It’s the connections she made that helped her do what she needed to, even when it hurt, and built her physical and emotional strength, preparing all of us for a positive transition home.”
March 2024 11-year-old Mia was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare, cancerous tumor that develops in muscle cells. The ...
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Unstoppable: Ellie’s Story with Cerebral Palsy

Ellie is such a motivated young girl who is determined to move her body so she could accomplish all her (plus mom and dad’s) goals.
Ellie has been a fighter since day one. She was exposed to drugs and alcohol in utero and diagnosed with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. ...
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Malikai’s Journey with Spina Bifida – Adaptive Dressing and Play

“The therapists are all phenomenal with all the kids, not just mine. The level of patience they have is amazing, and you can tell they really care for the kids and love what they do,” Malikai’s mom Jennifer states.
Malikai is a sweet and spunky four-year-old boy who was diagnosed with spina bifida in utero, a condition that occurs when the ...
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Bodhi’s Journey with Developmental Delays and Sensory Struggles

“The whole Toms River staff is amazing, even the security officers were so sweet. Everyone loves you and your kids. They make you feel supported and that they want you to be there and succeed.”
At almost two years old, Bodhi’s mom noticed that her son wasn’t reaching the same developmental milestones as other children ...
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Defying the Odds: Penelope's Prematurity Journey

"The hospital and staff have been nothing short of amazing with being there for her and me."
Amy was preparing to welcome her first child into the world when she tested positive for COVID-19 and was having difficulty ...
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Where Are They Now: Amanda Chirelli

"I am grateful for my time spent at Children’s Specialized Hospital during my adolescent years and I plan to continue to excel in my advocacy work to support people with disabilities in the state of New Jersey."
Former CSH Patient Dedicates Her Profession to Accessibility for Disabled Individuals After struggling to hit milestones, Amanda ...
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Learning to Express Herself – Alanna’s Journey With Apraxia

“The entire diagnosis process at Children’s Specialized Hospital was so quick – it was a miracle to have answers,”
Alanna was a very happy baby, but she struggled to communicate with those around her. She was described as shy yet cheerful. ...
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