Taking Him Home Was the Scariest Part

Taking Him Home Was the Scariest Part

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. At the time of his birth, Kaiden never received an official diagnosis. It was difficult for parents Kloee and Mikeal to take Kaiden home for the first time and detach him from health monitors.

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We Were Told There Was No Help Available

We Were Told There Was No Help Available

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. The costs for Kaiden’s medical supplies were extremely expensive. At first, Kloee and Mikeal were told there was no help available. However, when Mikeal’s boss was informed about the expenses, she initiated a fundraiser that raised $10,000 for the family.

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The Social Worker That Really Helped Us Out

The Social Worker That Really Helped Us Out

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. In this video, Kloee and Mikeal talk about the social worker that helped them through their battle to keep custody of their son, Kaiden. With the help of this social worker, Kloee and Mikeal were able to keep custody of their son and resolve their financial issues.

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When Kaiden Started Coming to Kamloops Children's Therapy

When Kaiden Started Coming to Kamloops Children's Therapy

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. Kaiden began treatment at the Kamloops Children’s Therapy Centre when he was three months old. With the help of these professionals, Kaiden has progressed far beyond his doctors ever anticipated.

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We Had No Idea What to Do

We Had No Idea What to Do

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. There are a lot of challenges that come along with being a first time parent. In this video, Kloee and Mikael admit they had no idea where to even begin! The professionals at Kamloops Children Therapy Centre taught Kloee and Mikael the best methods and techniques in raising Kaiden with his needs.

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The Most Rewarding Experience

The Most Rewarding Experience

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. Doctors told Kloee and Mikeal that Kaiden would never walk. The most rewarding experience for Kloee and Mikael was the day Kaiden proved the doctors wrong and took his first steps. Another rewarding experience was when Kaiden was able to communicate through sign language.

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They Told Us He Was Going to Die

They Told Us He Was Going to Die

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. Initially, Kloee and Mikael were told the devastating news that their son's chances of survival were slim to none. Kloee and Mikeal were told Kaiden would never walk, hear or have his vision. Through support and the professional resources available through the Kamloops Children’s Therapy Centre, today Kaiden has surpassed all the odds and is progressing far beyond anyone’s expectations.

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You Have to Work on it Every Day

You Have to Work on it Every Day

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. Working with Kaiden to improve his quality of life is something Kloee and Mikael practice every day. In this video, they share the importance of maintaining a good attitude as a parent.

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People Need to Ask for Help

People Need to Ask for Help

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. In this video, Kloee and Mikael talk about the importance of parents asking for help. By utilizing available resources, you can improve the quality of life for not only your child, but your family as a whole.

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We Have a Big Village

We Have a Big Village

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. The famous saying, “it takes a village to raise a child” has been an important factor to Kaiden’s success. Kloee, Mikael and Kaiden are thankful for their large village of professionals, friends and family that have provided support and resources for their family.

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Our Biggest Hope for Kaiden

Our Biggest Hope for Kaiden

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. Kloee and Mikael’s biggest hope for Kaiden is to experience the quality of life that any other parent would expect for their child. They hope that as Kaiden grows, he is accepted for who he is.

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People Don't Know What Cerebral Palsy Means

People Don't Know What Cerebral Palsy Means

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. Cerebral Palsy is a broad term and a lot of people don’t have a good understanding of what the medical condition entails. Cerebral Palsy can range in its severity from person to person.

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Find out the Answers

Find out the Answers

Kloee, Mikeal and their son Kaiden are Kamloops residents. When Kaiden was born, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and other health complications. There are many resources available to help parents find out the answers to their parenting questions. Kloee and Mikeal encourage all parents to be proactive and find out the answers.

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