May 18, 2009
Our 12-year-old son, Mitchell, is a very loving, social and happy young boy who was diagnosed at age one with a rare syndrome named Hypomelanosis of Ito. He struggles with low muscle tone, cognitive impairment, scoliosis, asthma, epilepsy, obesity and his inability to speak. Three years ago, we were very fortunate to discover The Detroit Institute for Children. This facility not only provides a high level of medical care but also an extremely professional and caring group of therapists who provide weekly one on one care in all critical areas of occupational, physical and speech therapy. Through these sessions, our son has been able to accomplish tasks and excel to levels we did not think possible (i.e. speak with a communication device, walk on a treadmill for approximately 25 minutes, and accomplish the task of dressing himself with socks and shoes).Like every parent, we strive to provide the best for each of our children. As parents, having Mitchell attend The Detroit Institute for Children has aided us in attaining this goal.
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- The Detroit Institute for Children
- Located in northern Detroit, Mich. and founded in 1904 by eight teenagers aiming to help children disabled by tuberculosis and polio, the organization has carried out its current mission of providing specialized diagnostic, medical and rehabilitative care to children with disabilities. The DIC currently treats more than 1,100 children and offers a range of more than 25 comprehensive services and programs, all of which stress treating the whole child, not just the disability, in order to maximize the child’s potential. For additional information regarding the Detroit Institute for Children, visit www.detroitchildren.org.
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It was September 19th 2008 at a DTE Energy U/W kick-off meeting when I first met Mitchell and his Mother leanne, the story that Mitchell's mother told the group touched everyones heart and will forever be in their thoughts, thanks Detroit Institute for Children for helping Mitchell and all the Local 17 linemen that were there to meet Mitchell.
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