Our daughter with SMA, Ella, had a doctor’s appointment with her pulmonologist recently. Her grandparents took her to…
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 daughter Ella, who is 10, recently enjoyed the last few days of summer before school started again.
My daughter with SMA, Ella, has a knack for making friends. She naturally draws people to her and…
Ella Gets Help From a Therapist
The house is full of chatter while our kids — Ava, 13, Henry, 11, and Ella, 10 —…
As the fall approaches, we are getting ready for school and extracurricular activities. All of our kids —…
Ella will be entering fifth grade this fall. We opted for the online learning model at school, but…
The time finally came for our family to make a decision about the type of schooling our…
The day boasted a brilliant sun. The warm winds blew through the trees and white, fluffy clouds adorned…
School will start in a month or so, and Ella will be entering fifth grade, while her brother,…
Ella is 10 and will start fifth grade this fall. She has “magic” adjustable rods in her…