Aamir's Challenges with Cognitive Impairment and Mobility Issues Amir has a rare chromosome deletion that causes cognitive impairment and mobility issues. He...
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The Challenge - Immobility Kaden is a bright little boy whose disability makes it impossible for his body to move at will, but it does not affect his brain....
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Super Ears Technology has made such wonderful advancements for helping children with special needs. The challenge is the cost. Raising a child with special...
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Having Multiple Special Needs in the Foster System You might think little Demetrious has had the cards stacked against him. Almost a toddler, Demetrious is a...
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The Growing Pains of Living with a Mobility Disability One of Noa's greatest pleasures in life is spending time outdoors with her family. Today, at age 11,...
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Starting off with the Proper Communication Tools An early diagnosis and intervention can be critical to a special needs child with delays. That's why Variety...
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Giving Non Verbal Children a Voice Jackson is just a toddler, but he loves technology. Even though Jackson is non-verbal, and hasn't learned sign language, he...
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Communication Devices as Lifeline Aiden is a 14-year-old young man right here in our area. In fact, all kids served by Variety KC are your neighbors, fellow...
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Anthony Six-year-old Anthony can understand more than he can express. He can even repeat some of what you say to him, but can't initiate a response. Can you...
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Layna Sometimes Variety receives really time-sensitive or emergency requests. Maybe it is a helmet for shaping the head of an infant and weeks matter. Or,...
Meet the Kids: Izabella
Izabella Five-year-old Izabella lives with her grandmother and uncle who do the best they can to help her progress in school despite a diagnosis of autism....
Meet the Kids: Justin
Justin At the age of three, Justin was diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. Since then his parents have pursued every way possible for him to learn and function....