Patient stories

A family finds hope at CHOP and now advocates for continued autism acceptance, research and support.

Because Julian is nonspeaking, he needed communication device — and the patient coaching from a speech-language pathologist — to open up his world.

CHOP’s NJTACC helps families find practitioners with an understanding of how to provide effective care for teens with special needs.

Cesar, who has multiple medical conditions, found the help he needed at CHOP’s NJTACC.