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Does disability make us human? Or is it a threat?
In the last couple of days three stories on social media jumped out because they portray such different, opposing, pictures of what disab...
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Can a robotic bear help kids in hospital feel better?
This video today on The New York Times looks at whether a teddy bear robot can help reduce anxiety, pain and loneliness in kids who are h...
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Last call for the BLOOM survey
Complete our BLOOM survey by June 30, and you'll be entered in a draw to win a framed Stephimal by autistic artist Steph Coveart (above)....
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'Making friends' an unexpected rehab gift, parents say
Jimena Ortiz and Ricardo Menendez say one of the greatest gifts of their son Sebastian's inpatient stay at Holland Bloorview was the frie...
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Parents of ventilated kids risk own health due to sleep loss
About half of the parents and professionals who've filled out our BLOOM survey so far have asked for more stories on families raising kid...
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Seeing 'as if for the first time'
By Janice BenninkLately I started wondering how my parenting may have added to the challenges of my son's anxiety disorder, which goes ha...
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Share your thoughts on BLOOM
Help us BLOOM brighter by taking a few minutes to fill out this survey. Respond by June 30 and we'll enter you in a draw for a framed Ste...
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The Courage Project
Sometimes I feel like I can't find the courage I need. Most recently it's happened when my son, who has severe disabilities, left the sch...
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The trouble with rehab 'miracles?' They ignore luck
BLOOM is always looking for parents and professionals to write for us or be interviewed. This piece by occupational therapist Veronika Lu...
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Two dads adopt a son with autism
Here is the first video in A Family Like Mine, a new BLOOM series covering diverse families raising children with disabilities. Meet Rob ...
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