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Meet the Kids – Kenny
Of course we said "yes" - Please read this letter from Kenny's mother: "My little boy's name is Kenny. He has autism spectrum disorder. He is a very happy,...
Meet the Kids – Zara
Meet Zara. She is a determined young girl who brings joy to everyone who knows her. Read what her family wrote about her: "Zara has a rare neurodevelopmental...
Meet the Kids – Anthony
Anthony is nearly five-years old and the youngest of three boys. He has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and is non-verbal. He is a very friendly and...
Meet The Kids – Phoenix
Phoenix is a bright, happy little boy who brings joy to all who meet him! Despite being very smart, and understanding most age-appropriate concepts, Phoenix...
The Folly Kids’ Series Joins the #Inclusionrevolution for the Arts offering Variety KC Sensory Backpacks
The Folly Kids’ Series serves students of all cultural backgrounds representing the full breadth of diversity within the Greater Kansas City community. Each...
Meet the Kids – Chase
Chase had a rough start in life with years of multiple hospitalizations, nationwide doctor visits and an unknown diagnosis. Finally, we received answers from...
Meet the Kids – Archer
Archer is one of the goofiest and smartest kids you will ever meet. His favorite thing in the world is books! Archer usually does not leave the house without...
Meet the Kids – Kennedy!
The following letter from Kennedy's dad highlights one of the biggest challenges facing caregivers - safety when transferring. As children grow, the inability...
Meet the Older Kids – Joseph
Joseph is diagnosed with Spina Bifida. His approach to health is to workout at Crossfit and stay as fit as possible. Working out gives him a sense of pride, a...
Meet the Kids – Jeremiah!
Jeremiah has Cortical Visual Impairment and has been delayed in every milestone, but he is one amazing little guy. According to his Vision Specialist "he is a...
Meet the Kids – Brother and Sister Duo, Jude and Annalise!
These siblings were born with congenital hearing loss and currently use hearing aids. They are both accomplished students and active in scouting. Annelise is...
Meet the Kids – Kaden (for President)
Kaden for President! That's right, he aims high. And why not, he has already accomplished so much in his short life. Kaden's diagnosis is Spinal Muscular...
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