Ella is 8. Caring for her is a team effort: Dressing, bathing, toileting, and transferring are…
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
Obtaining the right equipment for a child with a disability can be expensive. Yes, some insurance…
Ella Finds Joy in Slime
Ella takes great joy in slime. It’s the new craze these days. We sit at the…
Ella Fractures Her Ankle Bone
Kids with SMA have brittle bones, and Ella has had her share of breaking them. Just…
Ella Joins the Art Club
Henry’s been in soccer for quite some time now, and he’s getting really good at it.
Siblings Form a Special Bond
Siblings. Ella has two of them, both older: Ava (11) and Henry (9). They face all…
Ella Gets a New Wheelchair
A loud horn. Headlights and backlights. Hazard lights. Turn signals. Tilt features. Ella’s new wheelchair…
Ella watches Henry go out with his friends. They start at one house and easily move…
School has started. Ella loves school. She’s one of those kids that adore playing…
Aug. 12, 2011. One day after our fifth wedding anniversary. Ella’s D-Day…