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After surviving brain surgery at just 7 years old, Norris Payton, Jr. and his mom Cassie Cudney were unsure whether he'd be able to regain the speech and motor skills he once had. Surprising even his Madonna therapy team, Norris has made great strides in Madonna's pediatric program.
Nash Lindberg of Great Bend, Kansas, quickly won over his care team at Madonna’s Lincoln campus with his sense of humor, faith and drive to get stronger every day. During his recovery from a spinal cord injury, Nash set a goal to walk out of Madonna on his last day.
At almost 3 years old, little Rosie Kubik has climbed more mountains and conquered more obstacles than most of us can imagine. The spunky red-head has spent most of her young life battling serious health issues, and now is using her experience and voice to share an important message.
From toddlers to teens, ride-on toys are popular toys. They can be a lot of fun, encouraging kids to remain physically active and enjoy the outdoors. However, 18% of parents say their child doesn't wear a helmet when riding a bike, a number that increases dramatically for other wheeled toys. Learn more and get helpful tips for protecting your child's brain from injury.
While observing social distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak and while students are learning from home, there are several ways to continue the development of language skills. Get tips from Lacy Albrecht, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in pediatric patients.
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