When my oldest child, Cammy, was born on March 10, 2009, I imagined her at certain ages. I pictured…
Jackie Babiarz
When Jackie Babiarz’s daughter, Cammy, was diagnosed with Rett syndrome at age 2 in 2011, Jackie became a point person for newly diagnosed Rett syndrome families across the country by providing guidance for marketing and fundraising, and by advocating for families with IEP meetings and transitions. Jackie also created a social media page with over 12,000 followers. She speaks to classes and schools about special needs, inclusion, and anti-bullying. Jackie is dedicated to helping families and strengthening communities. She and her family reside in Wheaton, Illinois. "The IncRETTibles" is her family's journey with Rett syndrome.
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Articles by Jackie Babiarz
In April, we will attend our fifth International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) conference since 2011, when our daughter Cammy…
As a parent, I consider myself well informed about the school system. I was a high school teacher before I…
When my 12-year-old daughter Cammy was diagnosed with Rett syndrome at 20 months old, we were told it’s a rare…
When my daughter Cammy was 5, she participated in a clinical trial at Boston Children’s Hospital that was supported by…
Things escalate quickly in our house. What we thought would be another typical day last Friday turned into us calling…
When my daughter Cammy, 12, made it her goal to skate with professional hockey player Duncan Keith, the…
In preparation for the 2008-2009 hockey season, the Chicago Blackhawks created a marketing campaign called “One Goal.” Players and…
A couple days after my daughter Cammy turned 3, she went straight from early…
At 2:45 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2011, we received a phone call confirming that our daughter Cammy has…