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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.
Parents of kids with chronic conditions have poorer mental health, review finds; 'We need to embed help into the team'
Parents of children with chronic conditions are 75 per cent more likely to have depression, and 40 per cent more likely to have anxiety, than parents of children without a chronic condition, a new
'There are a lot of feelings that come up in this work,' rehab doctor says
Dr. Alysha Ladha works with children who are hospitalized at Holland Bloorview after acquiring disabilities through trauma or illness.
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Kim built a career on helping to launch youth into adult life
Kim Jones-Galley ran an innovative Holland Bloorview independence program that brought students with disabilities to live in a Toronto university residence for three weeks. She now onboards 500
'It's not what you see, but how you see it'
Earlier this month NPR interviewed amputee and palliative-care doctor BJ Miller about his new book 'A Beginner's Guide to the End.' We are republishing BLOOM's 2012 interview with BJ, about acquiring
'The myth is that the dad is the big, tough rock, the unfeeling one'
Adrian Reid-Cowell is part of a blended family that includes his son Graeme, 9, who suffered a catastrophic brain injury during surgery. We spoke about coping strategies when your child is
Jamming with local musicians takes music therapy up a notch
An innovative program at Holland Bloorview brings youth with disabilities and local musicians together to jam and prepare for a rock concert.
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Finding time to breathe helps mom cope with her child's brain injury
Lindsay Burdis came to Holland Bloorview after her toddler Blake suffered a brain injury. A yoga class for parents helps her cope with the unfamiliar, and overwhelming, world of rehab.
Two girls, two medical conditions, one family
In 2016, the Mills family adopted a six-year-old girl with spina bifida and kidney disease from China. This past September, they brought home a young Chinese teen with the same conditions. We talked
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