June: Dates of Significance
Each month, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee highlights dates of significance. These may include religious observances, clinical and medical awareness dates, important events or other significant moments…
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Becoming her own advocate: Zoey’s story
Celebrating Stroke Awareness Month! Zoey’s story began with two silent strokes before she was even born. These strokes in utero would lead to a diagnosis of right-sided hemiplegia cerebral palsy at 18-months-old. While…
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The life that never was: grieving the fatherhood I thought I’d have
Raising a child with autism and learning to let go of the life I imagined Written by Grandview Kids parent, Paul Sahota There’s something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, even if I didn’t quite…
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Grandview Kids and Lakeridge Health open Canada’s first anesthesia procedure clinic in a Children’s Treatment Centre
Grandview Kids and Lakeridge Health open Canada’s first anesthesia procedure clinic in a Children’s Treatment Centre Durham Region – Children and youth with developmental needs in the Durham Region will…
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Ahaana’s magic ears: Speech and Hearing Month
At five years old, Ahaana’s deep joy and desire for connection are easily observed by everyone around her. Her playful but intelligent conversation demonstrates how she is goofy, creative, endlessly…
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May: Dates of Significance
Each month, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee highlights dates of significance. These may include religious observances, clinical and medical awareness dates, important events or other significant moments…
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Building confidence through the power of giving: Norah’s story
As Grandview Kids prepares to celebrate the 30th annual Golf Fore Grandview Kids Charity Golf Classic, families like Norah’s help share why this community comes together year after year, and why continued support is more important now than ever. The story of Norah and…
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A Place Where S Shines: Williams Syndrome Awareness Month
When 15-year-old S walks into a room, she radiates light. People naturally gravitate towards her. They are drawn to her social, expressive energy. She loves music, singing, dancing and thrives on connection. She is happiest when she feels included and known. She always strives to bring her family…
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April: Dates of Significance
Each month, the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee highlights dates of significance. These may include religious observances, clinical and medical awareness dates, important events or other significant moments…
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Defying expectations: Adaline’s journey with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Elysha, a teacher, and Tyrone, an electrician, are the parents of Adaline (7) and her younger sister, MaKinleigh (3). They built a life that is busy, loud and full of movement, just the way their daughter…
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