When I began working on Walsy, a graphic novel series inspired by my son, I wanted to create more than just a story—I wanted to spark conversations around empathy, inclusion, and the unique experiences of children with disabilities. My son was born with his hand in a...
The internet provides vast information about rehabilitation for children. Like most topics, information ranges from reliable and useful to nonsense and dishonest. Professionals can turn to peer-reviewed journal articles for vetted information, but even this process...
My family’s life changed forever on April 10, 2020, the day my 15-year-old son, Kyler, suffered a brain bleed, and I learned a child can have a stroke just like an adult. Through an MRI, Doctors found out my son was born with a Parietal / Occipital / Thalamic brain...
Reference: https://morganscamp.org/ By Tricia PlumbHow can physicians, medical providers, children, and families come together for a few days of education and fun for everyone? Enter Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas, an accessible camp for children with...
What are clinical trials?Clinical trials are an essential part of clinical research. They allow researchers to study the ways in which new medical approaches affect health outcomes. These new methods might have to do with researchers creating new treatment options....