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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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Heaven’s Healing Journey

Everyone was so good. They treated Heaven like a princess, and I felt free. I felt like I didn’t have to stay by her side all the time.
When Kerry Ann was 5 months pregnant, the doctors discovered the baby had a rare heart defect, Hypoplastic Syndrome. The left ...
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Nyla’s Journey with Lissencephaly

“We are beyond pleased with the services and staff at Children’s Specialized Hospital,” said Nyla’s parents. “All of her therapist and doctors work together to create a plan that works for our daughter. The therapists have been a backbone for our family.”
When Nyla was only two days old, she was diagnosed with Lissencephaly, a rare condition that affects only 1 in 100,000 babies. ...
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Learning New Skills: Jaxson’s Autism Diagnosis Journey

We started looking into therapy services and discovered Children’s Specialized Hospital, and I’m so glad we did.
On April 10, 2019, Candice Theinert welcomed her first child, Jaxson. Jaxson was an adorable and happy baby. It wasn’t until his ...
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Mekhi’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Story

Everyone at CSH made me feel like my opinions and concerns were being heard, they explained every step and gave us lessons to apply at home.
Briana Avent first began noticing signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in her son, Mekhi, when he was around two years old. ...
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The Bazan Family’s Story

My experience at Children’s Specialized has been like no other. The therapists that have worked with my children have given it their all.
After being referred to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) for neurodevelopmental services for her three-year-old daughter, ...
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Searching for Strategies for Success

“My advice for families going through a similar situation is to put in the work. It will pay off in the future. If you follow your team's instructions and do everything they say, it will pay off."
In October 2019, Savannah Haverty made her debut. She was a healthy baby joyfully welcomed by her loving parents. As time ...
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