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Get inspired by the success stories of ErinoakKids clients!

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“Thank goodness we have each other” A Story of Friendship

Sonia and Maria started talking and quickly realized how much they have in common. "With Maria, not only does she understand what it’s like to have a son with autism, but we see so much of ourselves in each other." ...

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Andrew's Story

Andrew is taking big steps toward independence through future planning. The ILP has helped him immensely and allowed him to self advocate more. He attends Humber College in the Fall, and is excited to gain new knowledge, become more independent and build skills for the future.

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Christopher's Story

When Christopher was very little, doctors outside of ErinoakKids told him he would never be able to walk on his own. But once she began her and Christopher’s journey at ErinoakKids, all of that changed.

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Ezra's Story

Before Ezra was born, he was diagnosed with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. He began his journey at ErinoakKids when he was just seven months old. “We didn’t really have a lot of answers at the time. ErinoakKids was there not only to give us those answers, but tools and other connections that helped Ezra thrive,” says Andrew, Ezra's Dad. “We would be lost without ErinoakKids.”

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Katie and Liam's Story

Katie and Liam are twins and are on the autism spectrum, have high sensory needs and experience social/emotional challenges. Having play-dates with kids was challenging and their parents were left wondering if they will ever get to experience the kind of play and freedom every child deserves. But when their mom discovered the Regional Respite Centre at ErinoakKids, all of that changed.

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Mikayla's Story

“We actually attribute part of the reason Mikayla can walk to the success we’ve seen at the ErinoakKids Botox clinic,” says Amanda, Mikayla’s mom... “We don’t feel like a number going into the clinic. They know your child and they remember things about her that only a family member would. They joke with her and do things to make her smile and feel special."

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Gavin's Story

“This is such an incredible program,” says Gavin’s dad. “There was a point where I saw him riding the bike all by himself. I had tears in my eyes. I had to call my wife right away and let her know how well he was doing.”

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Ellie's Story

“I don’t know what happened, but since attending the program, she won’t stop talking. Before she was quiet and had no idea how to tell us what she wanted. Now she tells us what she wants and how she feels,” says George.

Learn About Ellie

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Jayden's Story

Jayden is a proud graduate of the ErinoakKids Independent Living Program (ILP)... Now living independently in residence at Mohawk College (and loving it!), Jayden really appreciates the financial literacy he learned during his time in the ILP.

Learn about Jayden

Audrey smiles for the camera while using her assistive device for mobility.

Audrey's Story

Audrey has been receiving Botox at the THP Paedeatric Sedated Botox Clinic since March of 2022. Since then, Audrey has begun using her walker by herself...

Learn about Audrey

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