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In recent years, the amount of neurodevelopmental pediatricians is quickly decreasing with less than 800 board-certified developmental-behavioral doctors in the country and millions of children living with developmental or learning disorders. A lack of programs and clinical working settings for medical students paints the picture of how deep this issue runs. Without funding for these programs, these doctors are unable to attain the level of expertise necessary to properly care for the neurological disorders impacting the nation's youth. With growing the organization to be able to care for more patients in need as a number one priority for Children's Specialized Hospital, donations, no matter how small or large, help maximize the number of patients Children's Specialized Hospital is able to reach. e advanced technology featured at Children's Specialized Hospital creates a unique, cutting-edge approach to treatments and equipment. Rehab Technology appointments are offered at outpatient centers to give detailed positioning, mobility and seating evaluations for specialized equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, and adaptive strollers. Each piece of equipment is customized to each child to enhance their strengths and live a more independent life. Children's Specialized Hospital has designed programs for children with life-altering, lifelong conditions including autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and diabetes. Focusing on the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of each patient, the Chronic Illness Management Program teaches children how to self-manage the disease they are living with, creating a more independent future. For children who are medically fragile and can not be cared for at home, Children's Specialized Hospital has two state-of- the-art long term care centers that are designed to offer therapies in a fun and nurturing setting. Each of the long term care centers has a full-time therapy dog on staff to make children feel welcomed, safe, and at home. When illness or tragedy strikes, the immediate impact is what most people focus on, but the injury, disease, or disorder itself being treated just scratches the surface of the true road to recovery there is to face. e specialized care, technology, and resources available at Children's Specialized Hospital are essential in ensuring each patient is not only cared for right now, but they are continuing to live their life to their fullest potential, without pain long aer their initial treatment. One beautiful, determined little warrior named Izzy (also known as Izzy Warrior Princess), was diagnosed with a VUE ON | COMMUNITY 54 VUENJ.COM

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