Dr. Bailes PT, PhD, PCS is a physical therapist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Bailes has more than 30 years of pediatric clinical experience and has been
Dr Madison Paton is a Research Fellow at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute. She received her PhD in 2018 investigating stem cell therapies to protect the developing brain. She has been working in the field of cell therapies and cerebral palsy for more than 7
From the moment of birth, Michael Kutcher has overcome challenges and conquered obstacles. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as the unexpected twin brother of actor Christopher “Ashton” Kutcher, Michael met his first of many challenges at delivery. Entering the world notably
Danielle Lemke, MS, CGC. Danielle is a licensed, board-certified genetic counselor with experience predominantly in pediatrics and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Professor Mary Gannotti’s teaching focus is on physical therapy interventions for people with lifelong chronic disabling conditions. Gannotti is responsible for co-teaching the neuro-evaluation and intervention courses for people with neurologic dysfunction, including
Dr. Lai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), within the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. He has been conducting exercise research for people with disabilities for 8 years under the UAB /
Carol Mason Shrader is mother to young adult triplets, two of whom have Cerebral Palsy, plus a teenage daughter. In 2008, her then 11-year-old son created a blog — The Blessing Counter -- and encouraged her to write. His willingness to have his story told so that even just
A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Kelly Fradin is a pediatrician and mother of two from NYC. Her career has focused on children with chronic medical conditions and school health. As an advocate for children, she wrote
Dr. Michael Kruer is an associate professor of Neurology and Child Health at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. A molecular geneticist, his research focuses on the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders in children.