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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

Ella sits in the waiting room every Monday at 3:30 p.m. as Ava and Henry receive their instrument…

“How come Ava and Henry get to go to their friends’ houses and I don’t?” cried…

“I’m sorry you have SMA,” Lindsay said to Ella. “Me too,” I echoed.

Bathing suits, sunscreen, towels, and water. The key ingredients for some summertime fun. Almost…

Children engage in all kinds of play throughout the day, from quiet play to…