When Ian was about 1 month old, he was diagnosed with a rare and complex heart defect known as Taussig-Bing Anomaly. His only option for survival was emergency open-heart surgery. Thankfully, the surgery was a success and Ian continued to grow and develop as any typical child. He was happy and talkative and excited to learn. But when Ian started school, he struggled to read and write. And as he grew older, the issues only worsened. In 3rd grade, his parents asked the school for additional suppor

When Rayna was 4 years old, her pediatrician made a startling discovery — she had several life-threatening congenital heart defects. She needed open-heart surgery. Thankfully, the surgery was a success and Rayna’s health improved. For a while, life seemed to return to normal. But then school started. Rayna struggled to keep up with her peers academically. Her learning challenges led to impulsivity, behavioral outbursts, and Rayna was seen as the “naughty kid.” Though her parents remained resilie