Maddie is diagnosed with Caudal Regression syndrome and decided to amputate both of her legs at age ten. She is grateful that her family allowed her to make this medical decision as a child and is still best friends with her mom as an adult. | Special Books by Special Kids

For Adam, Tourette Syndrome impacted motor skill movements making essential functions like walking and using his hands nearly impossible at times. After researching possible treatments, he turned to University Hospitals. Using deep brain stimulation (DBS), neurosurgeons implanted electrodes to block faulty signals that cause tics or tremors. The result: significantly reduced involuntary movements. Learn more about DBS and its use as a treatment for Parkinson disease (PD), essential tremor, multi