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I always knew college would be different from high school, but I don’t think I understood just how different it would feel until I lived it. In high school, my schedule was structured. Teachers knew me well. People were used to my needs and my routines. There was a sense of predictability. College, on the other hand, introduced a new level of independence I had never experienced before. Suddenly, I was managing assignments, long days, friendships, planning my own schedule, an

Tucker Salaavora Last year, I was speaking with another fellow alumni of SFAH and mentioned how much I missed camp. She suggested I could help out with SFAH’s life-skills program and I instantly thought about making a presentation about my journey from high school and camp up to now. I pitched the idea to SFAH and they invited me to speak at the Family Fun Day this past April. It was a great experience to feel as though I could give back to this amazing community that has hel

I interviewed my friend Kiarra who offered insights into navigating the complexities of CP during the transition to adult care and young adulthood Kiarra has Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy  What do you wish you learned more about when going through the transition from pediatric to adult care?  It would have been nice to know that specialists don’t always treat every condition, even within their fields. I realized that most specialized providers who treat CP are pediatric onc

Kiarra Boodram  New York, NY Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Outside of formal rehab I try to stay active, but I will admit that it’s difficult sometimes. A huge part of healthy activity is being conscious of my physical discomfort. I’ve gotten into the habit of yin yoga, a more stationary and less strenuous form compared to typical yoga. My exercise is targeted towards stamina and conditioning, so even if I’m doing something like going outside or running errands I am conscio