Our patients' stories
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Snai’s Story
After being diagnosed with autism, Snai began receiving various therapies. But his family’s emphasis on emotional intelligence has truly helped him thrive.
Noah and Nate’s Journey with Autism
Siblings with very different manifestations of autism both find the support and resources they need through CHOP’s Center for Autism Research.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Luke and Esmeralda’s Story
CHOP support helps Luke and Esmeralda’s family access vital resources. The family is grateful to have such a positive community.

Bronchus Tumor: Bennett’s Story
Bennett’s breathing easy after the tumor blocking his lung was removed not with surgery, but with cutting-edge techniques, treatments and trial medication.

Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Josephine and Athena’s Story
When their twins were diagnosed prenatally with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a New Jersey couple found hope at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Surgery for Acetabular Dysplasia and Femoral Head Cyst: Lauren’s Story
When Lauren, 38, was diagnosed with acetabular dysplasia, her doctors in North Carolina referred her to a world-renowned hip expert at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Food Allergies and Oral Immunotherapy: Madelyn’s Story
Eggs are back on the menu for 3-year-old Madelyn – thanks to oral immunotherapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Mitochondrial Disease: Nora’s Story
After severe mitochondrial disease claimed their son, a New York family relied on medical advances — and CHOP — to have a healthy daughter.

Acetabular retroversion: Hannah’s story
After receiving care at CHOP for acetabular retroversion, a painful hip condition, 15-year-old Hannah is thriving.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: Max’s Story
After treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes disease at CHOP, 7-year-old Max aims to help others with the condition.

Coming Back From Scoliosis: Annie’s Story
Teen’s pursuit of Paralympic gold spans the globe, from China to Idaho, and eventually to Philadelphia for corrective spine surgery to keep her track and field dreams alive.

Strength in Service: Nicole’s Story
An active philanthropist and longtime advocate for CHD, Nicole reflects on her journey navigating a child’s CHD.

Remembering My Heart Warrior: Beth’s Story
A Cardiac Family Advisory Council member shares her reflections on loving, and losing, a child with CHD.

A Place of Hope: Juli’s Story
After 21 years at CHOP, Juli’s son, Brandon, will soon transition to adult care at ACHC. Hear about their journey and the hope Juli’s found at CHOP.

From Surviving to Thriving: Elise’s Story
A heart mom reflects on how she navigates her son’s CHD with the help of the cardiac community.

Idiopathic Scoliosis and Posterior Spine Fusion: Lily’s story
Alabama girl comes to CHOP for spine surgery that straightens her spine and allows her to continue competitive dance.

Neuropathic Intestinal Dysmotility: Liyana’s Story
Liyana spent her first year in and out of hospitals as doctors tried to identify and treat her GI motility issue. Her family found answers, hope and healing at CHOP.

Chronic Lung Disease: Leila’s Story
Born at 26 weeks, Leila’s lungs failed to develop. Specialty care during her CHOP stay and after helped her breathe on her own and her family cope.

Listen: Intensive Program Helps Teens Who Stutter
At intensive CHOP program, teens who stutter learned tips from successful adults on how to manage the condition.

Skeletal Dysplasia, Thoracic Insufficiency and Pulmonary Hypoplasia: Klaire’s Story
Skeletal dysplasia and thoracic insufficiency syndrome led Klaire to have severely underdeveloped lungs. Expert treatment at CHOP has helped her thrive.