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A deaf girl writes about the pain and beauty of being different
The 12-year-old protagonist of a new book finds herself alienated from her family, who refuse to use sign language.
A nurse finds her medical skills put to the test raising her daughter
'Most of the time I feel like I’m being heard because I’m able to say the medical lingo. But not being heard is rampant for parents who don’t know medical language, and I feel for them.'
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Training in a hospital kitchen helps Congxiao land a new job
A 10-month job training program at Holland Bloorview is preparing high school students for the world of work.
'Disability and mental health are not things we talk about in the Black culture'
In November, the Grants will run a new support group for Black parents of children with disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area.
For parents coping with a child's chronic pain, acceptance is step one
Making room for difficult thoughts and emotions, rather than fighting them, is at the heart of a therapy used with children with persistent pain and their parents.
'Autism isn't a thing. It's how we go about things'
Matthew Dever wants to change the way you think about autism. 'Acceptance means finding ways to accommodate.'
Do we get what we deserve in life? Political philosopher Michael Sandel says no
A book challenges the idea that people rise in America based on merit, and suggests the belief that we are 'self-made' creates friction between 'winners and losers' that harms the common good.
Son's mysterious disorder leaves dad feeling 'adrift'
'We don't really fit anywhere, and we haven't found our community.'
Lori Palozzi helps 'kids with chronic pain get their lives back'
They 'just want to be able to go back to school every day, or play hockey again, or learn how to pace their day.'
Medication for children is 'not a one-size-fits-all approach'
Pharmacist Danielle Paes is happiest on Holland Bloorview's inpatient units, working with children, families and clinicians to assess our patients' medication needs during rehab.
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