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The sisterhood in our house is built on differences
Anchel Krishna had a romanticized view of how alike her daughters would be. In fact, they have unique personalities, interests and abilities.
What is 'progress' in prenatal testing?
Yesterday I was contacted by a researcher at Duke University who wanted to interview me about a new blood test that can detect micro-dele...
My autism and me
ICYMI. Lovely video by a 13-year-old who explains her autism, then interviews other children about how autism affects them, including her...
Look how far we've come
Earlier this year, Sheila Jarvis announced her intention to step down as President and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospi...
New legal service aids Holland Bloorview families
Your child has a disability and needs regular medical visits, but your boss threatens to fire you if you take the time off.This is the ki...
'No brother or sister should grow up thinking I'm the only one'
Last year Dutch journalist Anjet van Dijken published the Brothers and Sisters Book, a first in Holland for siblings of children with dis...
Mia meets a butterfly
Mia Pruder's sparkly-gold nails clicked excitedly on her wheelchair tray.The seven-year-old was in her hospital room at Holland Bloorview...
When is giving up a rehab goal a smart thing?
Children's rehab is often focused on improving a person's ability in a specific area or in achieving functional goals.The use of “goal...
Peer-led groups treat distress in moms of kids with autism
Parent-ledgroups in mindfulness meditation and positive psychology significantly reduce stress, depression and anxiety in mothers of kids...
Gabrielle steals the show
By Megan JonesGabrielle Marion-Rivard doesn't enter a room. She arrives. Underneathher thick mop of curly brown hair the actress's eyes a...
Never alone
By David M. PerryMinutes after my son Nico was born, as he lay on the warming table, I noticed his eye was having difficulty opening. I a...
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