Success Stories – Pediatric Therapy

“They Really Care About Our Family”: How Early Intervention Helped Anna Thrive

“They Really Care About Our Family”: How Early Intervention Helped Anna Thrive

When Sloan was pregnant, routine testing showed that her daughter, Anna, had a chromosomal disorder. She was understandably worried. “It can be really scary to have such a severe diagnosis for your child.”

That uncertainty turned to hope when Sloan connected with SOAR365’s Pediatric Therapy program and realized just how helpful SOAR365’s therapists were with little Anna.

Come Along with CaiaJade, a Little Girl Who’s Going Places 

Come Along with CaiaJade, a Little Girl Who’s Going Places 

Every day, more children like CaiaJade are being diagnosed with developmental disabilities in Virginia. That number is expected to grow from 20,202 in 2018 to over 40,000 by 2030, based on historical annual growth rates. The sooner children receive services, the better the outcomes.

No Stopping Ezra: How One Toddler Found His Stride

No Stopping Ezra: How One Toddler Found His Stride

Pediatric Therapy helps Ezra explore his community on a new prosthesis, spreading smiles and awareness At her 20-week ultrasound, Jessie received unexpected news: her son, Ezra, had proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD). PFFD is a rare birth defect where the upper part of the femur is missing or not fully formed. While Ezra’s knee, calf, ankle, and foot...

Expanding Access to Pediatric Therapy and Inclusive Play for Children with Disabilities

Expanding Access to Pediatric Therapy and Inclusive Play for Children with Disabilities

The following article was first published by the Robins Foundation. To view the original version, click here. Partner Spotlights are a platform for Robins Foundation grantees to highlight their important work and for Robins Foundation to recognize the incredible efforts and successes of our partners. This month, our Administrative and Operations...

Specialized Support Leads to Success: Meet Jack

Specialized Support Leads to Success: Meet Jack

Jack’s diagnosis is rare. So rare, that only ten cases of Warsaw Breakage Syndrome have been reported worldwide!

Luckily, Jack’s SOAR365 physical therapist is pretty rare, too. Sam Cipolla specializes in helping medically complex kids. “Jack is actually the one who made me realize that’s what I enjoyed,” says Sam.

Giving Back to Pay It Forward

Giving Back to Pay It Forward

Dr. Joe and April Niamtu donate generously to SOAR365, where their sons received pediatric therapy. When parents first learn their child has a disability, it can be a disorienting experience. “You don’t know what to do. You’re lost,” says Dr. Joe Niamtu. He and his wife, April, are parents to two sons with cerebral palsy: Joey and Evan.   When...

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