Seven-year-old’s question everything; it’s part of how they learn about the world. Ella is no…
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
Our nights are broken up by machines beeping, or Ella calling for us to…
Ella has lost five pounds over the past month, which has been the result of…
She’s Musical
Ella sits in the waiting room every Monday at 3:30 p.m. as Ava and Henry receive their instrument…
Ella has been in physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) most of…
New Wheels for Ella
“How come Ava and Henry get to go to their friends’ houses and I don’t?” cried…
Ella’s excited to start school. She adores her school, her teachers and her classmates. Now that summer is…
Someday
“I’m sorry you have SMA,” Lindsay said to Ella. “Me too,” I echoed.
The Freedom of Water
Bathing suits, sunscreen, towels, and water. The key ingredients for some summertime fun. Almost…
Playing Her Way
Children engage in all kinds of play throughout the day, from quiet play to…