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Interview with Amanda Panotes, OT

January 2, 2019

“Occupational therapy is a perfect combination of art and science.”

Interview with Shannon Daly, OT

January 2, 2019

In honor of occupational therapy month in April, OT Shannon Daly (second from left, with some of CTC’s Tacoma-based OTs) shares some insight into what she loves most about her work. How did you decide to get into the field of pediatric occupational therapy? “I have a sister who is 10 years younger than me.…

Anthony

January 1, 2019

The first question after his birth was, “Would he survive?”

Rhys’s Story

January 1, 2019

Rhys came to Children’s Therapy Center as an infant after being diagnosed with microcephaly and schizencephaly, a rare birth defect that causes abnormal clefts in the brain. Now nearly five years old, his journey has been amazing – read all about it here – and we caught up recently with his mom, Erin, for an…

James’ Story

January 1, 2019

Until James was diagnosed with autism shortly after his fifteenth birthday, everyone labeled him a “problem kid.” “I was bullied big time in middle school because of my behavior” James says. “I became depressed and disruptive in school as a result, and I was failing my classes. At home I’d just escape by using my…

Liliana

January 1, 2019

Liliana thrives with aquatic therapy!

Jayden

January 1, 2019

Jayden’s list of “no’s” was huge. No food. No noise. No touching.

Gabe

January 1, 2019

A mom gets support and gains confidence – and her son is thriving!

Abby

January 1, 2019

Each tiny miracle makes it possible for the next miracle to happen!

Luke

January 1, 2019

No mother is ever fully prepared to receive a diagnosis of cerebral palsy for her child.

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