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Using visual supports at home
… so you don’t forget it when you leave. Visual supports are commonly used with adults. I use visual supports every day … teacher uses Velcro stars to indicate when an activity is complete. This is a visual support! While visual supports … search online for premade visual supports. There are many websites that provide free visual schedules, checklists, and …

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Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs
… Travel Tips for Kids with Complex Medical Needs Blog Complex Medical Needs General … travel destination. Brittany referred to national parks’ websites while planning their family trip so they could plan …

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Identifying Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes
Phoenix Children’s helps female athletes fuel for performance and injury prevention. We treat REDs, which can lead to stress fractures and missed periods.

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A cleft lip and palate can’t hold back Dylan
… a bottle. With a cleft lip and palate, the lip doesn’t form completely. There’s also a separation in the roof of the … the first 20 days after surgery, he was on a liquids-only diet, followed by 20 days of soft foods. “He wanted [to eat] … along the way. He really thrived.” Big smile, bright future Because of Dylan’s cleft lip and palate, he’ll always …

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10 helpful facts about Cystic Fibrosis
… time to be a pulmonologist because treatments for CF are becoming more and more effective, and a greater number of … nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers and physical … and healthier lives. 10. Children with CF have a bright future Today, more people with cystic fibrosis than ever are …

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A home away from home: Brooke’s story
… is the place where kids with serious medical conditions come.” Although Brooke still experiences daily seizures, … has found that giving back to Phoenix Children’s through service has not only had an impact on other families, it’s … contributing to the parent portal app, and supporting website updates. “My child has a tough diagnosis, and I have …

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Cerebral palsy: The challenges, the beauty
… Americans are living with cerebral palsy (CP) , the most common physical disability of childhood. Caused by brain … more comfortably and even sleeps through the night. At 26 weeks, Abby suffered a stroke in utero (before her … Analysis Lab , where physical therapists and engineers studied her movement patterns and muscle activity to create a …
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Taking a “reading” on reading problems
… Although early readers may confuse the letter/sound combinations of “b” and “d” or may read “was” as “saw,” … dyslexia and hinder the eye tracking needed for reading Dietary treatments encouraging a child to eat foods rich in … your child to meet whatever challenges they may face in the future. … Taking a “reading” on reading problems …

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Molly’s story: Empowering others after powering through cancer
… support of her family, has inspired Molly — who recently completed treatment for cancer — to dream of providing hope … Cancer and Blood Disorders, said from day one, Molly embodied true resilience. “She fought with grace, hope and … family – and she is also spending time thinking about her future. Her time at Phoenix Children’s was so impactful that …

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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Theo’s medical journey
… crying all the time no matter what they did to comfort him. When Theo was four weeks old, Christina heard … his treatment plan, giving us much-needed hope for his future. Families from all over the world were bringing their … because they are very insightful. They know their bodies. They can tell you what’s happening.” “Second, I’ve …
