Irlanda’s Story

When Irlanda was nine, an unexpected illness turned into a life-changing experience. With a long road to recovery in front of her, she arrived at ChildServe in Jojo’s Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit where she found her home away from home for six weeks.

Bennett’s Story

Bennett’s Story

For 9-year-old Bennett, developing a typical relationship with food has been a complicated journey. Since combining feeding therapy and mental health services at ChildServe, Bennett has gone from receiving most of his calories through supplementation to just 350 daily calories away from weaning off entirely!

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Zena’s Story

Zena’s Story

Though Zena’s “one-of-a-kind” diagnosis came with uncertainty, her unique, fighting spirit continues to drive her forward to a new kind of uncertainty- one without limits. With lots of hard work in speech, occupational and physical therapy, Zena is building the life of her dreams with help from her ChildServe team.

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Shane’s Story

Shane’s Story

When 18-year-old Shane was in a motorcycle accident, he experienced severe injuries to his brain and spinal cord. With support from his ChildServe team, and a variety of specialty equipment and technology, he fought hard to regain the strength to walk and talk.

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Harper’s Story

Harper’s Story

ChildServe’s speech and hippotherapy programs help 5-year-old Harper, who has autism, connect to his world.

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Shae’s Story

Shae’s Story

From busy nights cheering on her team to scoring the winning goal on the soccer field, Shae is used to going full speed in pursuit of her passions. However, approaching her senior year, Shae was stopped in her tracks after experiencing a serious concussion. Shae began therapy in ChildServe’s Concussion Clinic to help her recover.

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Helping Emery Blossom

Helping Emery Blossom

To help Emery connect with the world around her and build skills to live a great life, her family enrolled her in ChildServe’s Autism Day Program. After just six months, Emery’s communication began to blossom.

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Hobie’s Story

Hobie’s Story

Since beginning ChildServe’s Autism program, Hobie has made big strides in his communication skills, his ability to focus without frustration and his willingness to eat different foods – all areas that were major hurdles for him just a few years ago.

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Brian’s Story

Brian’s Story

Not every nine-year-old will pick “steak dinner” as their special birthday meal, but anyone who’s met Brian knows to expect the unexpected from this bright, technology-loving boy. Brian, who has cerebral palsy, came to ChildServe’s pediatric rehabilitation unit after having a back surgery called SDR.

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Ruby’s Story

Ruby’s Story

Ruby was born early at 25 weeks, weighing just 1 pound, 6 ounces. Despite the health complications she experienced, Ruby quickly proved that though she is small, she is mighty.

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Olivia’s Story

Olivia’s Story

Olivia was born at 28 weeks and has 13 diagnoses. Thanks to ChildServe’s inpatient rehabilitation and homecare programs, she’s thriving.

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Tezirian’s Story

Tezirian’s Story

Over the last few years, ChildServe’s Orthotics program has made a significant impact for Tezirian in meeting his goals and giving his family hope and confidence that he can live a life filled with activities he loves.

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Oliver’s Story

Oliver’s Story

Oliver’s parents weren’t sure if he was ever going to be able to speak verbally. With the help of an expert team, including Speech Language Pathologist Abbi Kay, Oliver has been overcoming barriers.

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Ricky’s Story

Ricky’s Story

As 20-year-old Ricky prepares for his transition to a group home for more independent living, his parents could not be more proud of his 15-year journey with ChildServe and Ricky’s continued success in life.

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Meet Tucker

Meet Tucker

Tucker, a 9-year-old Goldendoodle, works “full-time” at ChildServe where he uses his training and skills to assist with outpatient therapy appointments.

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Charlie’s Telehealth Journey

Charlie’s Telehealth Journey

Telehealth services have made a world of difference for Charlie and his family. Charlie has achieved leaps and bounds towards his goals by bringing his ChildServe physical therapist virtually into his home.

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Braelyn’s Story

Braelyn’s Story

When Braelyn was presented with the news that the abnormality on her brain stem was back, she replied “I did it once and I am going to do it again.” After undergoing a second brain surgery, she spent 50 days at ChildServe’s Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Medicine program, regaining her daily living skills with support from our inpatient nurses and therapists. Braelyn wanted to share her story to help inspire other kids who may experience a similar journey.

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Rachel’s Story

Rachel’s Story

Rachel’s “Iowa Miss Amazing Teen Queen” title isn’t the only “amazing” thing about her. From overcoming challenges brought on by seizures to recovering skills after brain surgery, she’s inspired ChildServe team members with her hard work and bravery since she was three years old.

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Amelia & Aryana’s Story

Amelia & Aryana’s Story

For children with autism, navigating the world around them can be a daunting challenge. This is especially true for five-year-old Amelia and three-year-old Aryana, sisters who both have autism spectrum disorder.

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Ellie & Beckham’s Story

Ellie & Beckham’s Story

After her premature birth, ChildServe’s Developmental Clinic helped Ellie catch up on milestones. Now, it’s helping her brother Beckham too!

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Camden’s Story

Camden’s Story

After a traumatic brain injury, Camden was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. His family was determined to help him approach every day with joy.

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Isaiah’s Story

Isaiah’s Story

When Presha was looking for Autism services to help her son, Isaiah, ChildServe had a combination of services to meet his needs. “Thanks to ChildServe, we understand Isaiah better, and he understands himself and what’s expected of him,” said Presha. Read more about how Autism services help Isaiah and his family.

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Jordyn’s Story

Jordyn’s Story

Five years ago, Brandi Wright and Mike Williams moved their daughter Jordyn into ChildServe’s Long-Term Care program

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Alex’s Story

Alex’s Story

When their son Alex was born with medical complications, Katie and Ryan felt overwhelmed. With support from Homecare nursing, their whole family found ways to move forward together.

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William’s Journey

When William’s parents sought help for the developmental delays he was experiencing as an infant, they never anticipated the journey they’d begun.

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Micah’s Story

Micah’s Story

When their son Micah was born, Laura and Matt knew he was a big miracle with a big purpose. Born prematurely at 23 weeks, Micah faced feeding challenges, muscle weakness and poor coordination.

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Rachel’s Story

Rachel’s Story

Rachel is a spirited 21-year old whose smile can light up a room. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth and required services and special support. Sheila, Rachel’s case manager, has partnered with Rachel and her family for over 12 years.

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Aedyn’s Story

Aedyn’s Story

How can parents of children with special healthcare needs ease their anxiety about leaving their child with someone else? That’s the question Cindy asked herself while searching for respite options for her son, Aedyn.

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Rylee’s Story

Rylee’s Story

As a young girl in Las Vegas, Rylee’s spirit and personality radiated in everything she did. She was incredibly active and showed exceptional promise on the soccer field. After an accident in 2012, the heart and strength that she usually reserved for the soccer field was redirected to another battle.

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