This is also known as Speech Therapy Month, a time when we pay more attention to language and how our Speech Therapist friends support individuals in being able to communicate with each other. It is also important to spend some time thinking about noise and how it affects our hearing. For our kiddos, Speech Therapists, […]
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion of around 35,000 people in the United States. It causes mucus production that blocks airways and causes lung damage. These individuals also have an increased risk of infection and are more likely to develop other diseases such as diabetes, cirrhosis, arthritis, reflux, […]
Prader Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly every body system but is most famously known for causing extreme, continuous hunger along with a slow metabolism and so is the leading genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children. Along with digestion, PWS can impact hormones, strength, behavior, cognition, temperature regulation, pain, and […]