What It Means to Carry Others Through
Whether we realize it or not, we carry someone through on a daily basis. A dad makes breakfast for his son to carry him through final exams. Teammates cheer from the sidelines to carry their team through to…
The IncRETTibles
— Jacqueline 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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Reflecting on my daughter’s early developmental regression
Children with Rett syndrome typically go through a regression in their development between the ages of 6 and 18 months, but I didn’t notice Cammy, our daughter with Rett, regressing that soon. Instead, I saw some…
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