Stories & Outcomes

Discharge days are bittersweet at Blythedale Children's Hospital. While we miss the children we become so close to over the course of their treatment, our hearts soar when they are able to return to their families and their communities. We are proud to share some of their stories.

Navigating Nathaniel's Needs

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...

Tags:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Complex Chronic Conditions
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Spastic Quadriplegia
  • Hypotonia
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Extreme Spasticity

Tara's Triumph

Teen's Fierce Determination for Independence Drives Assistive Technology Training

The will to fight was instilled in Tara ever since day one. Born a premature triplet at 26-weeks and weighing just under two-pounds, she required resuscitation in the delivery room and was put on a life-sustaining ventilator for weeks while undergoing numerous surgeries and medical procedures to...

Tags:

  • Assistive Technology
  • Complex Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Extreme Prematurity
  • Cerebral Palsy (CP)
  • Spastic Quadriplegia