Therapy Program Promotes Hope, Self-Expression & Socialization
“Every human being has an inherent musical ability. We all have a heartbeat and a heartbeat is a rhythm.” It’s this sense of hope at Blythedale Children’s Hospital that has kept the beat going strong for the music therapy program. But, what exactly is music therapy? It’s much more than playing an...
The decision to take on a new challenge is rarely easy, but that hasn’t deterred Blythedale Children’s Hospital (Valhalla, N.Y.) and Burke Neurological Institute (White Plains, N.Y.) from embarking on an unprecedented journey to change the future of pediatric neuroscience. Three years ago, the Burke...
Assistive Technology Empowers Exploration & Education
Nathaniel is like any other eight-year-old. He loves to watch cartoons, joke around and play on his iPad. The only difference is that Nathaniel not only uses this high-tech device for fun, but also to communicate and explore his world. When Nathaniel was born, his doting parents brought him home to...
Battling Back from Brain Injury
"In the Blink of an Eye" is the inspiring story of two children at Blythedale Children's Hospital and their complex road to recovery following devastating brain injuries. Watch Xiomara and Easton as they navigate an unexpected future with the help of their medical team, family and friends. See the...
Former Preemie Beats Guillain-Barre Syndrome with Therapies & Dance to Give Back
Six-year-old Emmy is a happy, vibrant little girl who easily sports a smile while breaking out any number of dance moves, like the “Floss” or “Dab”. A remarkable achievement for a budding performer who made her debut six weeks earlier then expected. “Emmy and her twin brother were both born...
Children Gain Strength and Function in Summer Upper Extremity Program
For most children, summertime means no school, no classes and no teachers. But, for a small group of motivated youngsters at Blythedale Children’s Hospital, summer means something more. It means heading indoors, slipping on a special blue mitt and working hard to achieve new therapeutic goals. It...
Young Amputee Receives Cross Country Gift of Hope
Seven-year-old Mimi, a Day Hospital patient at Blythedale Children’s Hospital, was surprised with a special birthday present from halfway across the country earlier this month. Mimi received “A Doll Like Me” (she now lovingly calls “Precious”), donated by nine-year-old Rylan from Wisconsin as part...
Mt. Pleasant Blythedale School Holds Moving Up Ceremonies
“We want what every other kid wants, each and every day; to go to school, learn, study, make choices, make mistakes and then move on to the next grade.” Powerful words of inclusion from Zoriah, an 11th grader at Mt. Pleasant Blythedale School, during the middle/high school Moving Up Ceremony in June...
Micro-Preemie Masters Movement as Inpatient and Outpatient
Raymond has got some serious moves. The 14-month-old can roll over, push himself up to a sitting position and even use both hands to play with toys. Some pretty impressive skills considering what he had to overcome. In January 2018, an unexpected pre-term delivery brought him into the world at just...
Conquering Cerebral Palsy with Physiatry, Physical Therapy and K-Pop
“He’s a firecracker that walks to the beat of his own drum.” Akua Genfi speaks with pride about her confident and charismatic nine-year-old son, David, who is always excited to meet new people, say “hello” and spark up a conversation. For almost half his young life, David has been part of the...
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