cerebral palsy
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Ross goes on dream holiday
Well-known Kyneton local Ross Kilner had wanted to visit the Gold Coast for many years, but barriers stood in the way. He was unsure if people would understand his unique style of communication and whether or not this might affect his sense of choice and control. Ross uses both speech and a communication app on…
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Austin on the road to recovery
Courageous Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing has successfully conquered two rounds of surgery in the United States and is now on his road to recovery.The four-year-old and his family flew to America earlier this month where he underwent life-changing SDR (selective dorsal rhizotomy) surgery at St Louis Children’s Hospital. Austin’s mum Kat and dad Julian said…
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Austin’s wish to walk
Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing is just like any other cheeky four year old. He loves cars, is obsessed with trains, jumping in muddy puddles and visiting the local park with his little brother. But Austin has cerebral palsy; he was born premature at 30 weeks and because of this he acquired a brain injury. Austin’s…