Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI): What it Means for Children and Their Families
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that impacts thousands of families across the world. Learn here its causes, types, and symptoms.
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Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injuries: Frequency, Causes, and Side Effects
Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBI, are a leading cause of death and disability among children. Learn here the treatment, causes, and side effects of TBI.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: Be Yourself
Be yourself. Be authentic. We hear that a lot nowadays. However, it is hard to be yourself when you do not know who you are.
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The Importance of Community Integration
Community integration is essential for children with special healthcare needs, as well as for their families. If you are interested in local community opportunities, please find a few options here.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: Be Grateful
When expressing gratitude, remember yourself. Gratitude helps improve our mood, fosters hope for the future, reduces stress, increases resilience, and improves physical and mental health.
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She’s A Showstopper At CRIT: Sammi Is All In With Her Acting And Therapy
If CRIT were a theater on Broadway, it's safe to say that Sammi would regularly bring down the house. This 11-year-old dynamo was born with a severe Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III case. Meet Sammi.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: Life Is As It Is
Growing up, we have dreams and ideas of what our future will look like or should be like. The reality can be very different.
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What is Medulloblastoma?
Medulloblastoma is a tumor in the brain that primarily affects children between 5 and 9 years of age. Learn the symptoms, how to detect medulloblastoma, and more information here.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: Mental Health Awareness
It is essential to take care of our emotional and mental health as much as our physical health. Learn some ways to alleviate stress and decrease feelings of depression or hopelessness.
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