It takes a family to navigate SMA. All five of us play a role in helping…
Michael Casten
Michael is married and a father of three, one being a child with SMA Type II (born in June, 2011). He is an educator who has worked directly with children and their families since 1994. He loves his family, writing, working with his hands, and taking road trips. Michael holds a bachelor’s in psychology (1994) and a master’s in education (2001).
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Articles by Michael Casten
Technology is a wonderful thing. It’s something that is a part of all of our lives…
The kids had two weeks off from school for winter break. They spent time…
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The Christmas season is upon us. Like her mother, Ella has a special affinity for Christmas.
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Ava started junior high school this past fall. It’s the first time she’s attended a different…
Ella was out of her therapies for over a month due to her broken ankle. She…
Ella’s temperature rose overnight last week. She woke up with a sore throat and body aches,…
Ella is curious. She seeks answers to the perplexing world of an 8-year-old, always wondering about…