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Sensory Activities at Home

Children learn with their whole bodies, which is why sensory activities are a very important part of their education and development. Read more for suggested sensory activities that can be done at home.

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Choosing the Right Car Seat

Read more for an in-depth look at how to find the right car seat for your child based on their weight, size and age, as well as based on your vehicle type.

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Dr. Levi Hargrove Featured on CNBC

CNBC¡¯s The News with Shepard Smith recently aired a segment on artificial touch in prosthetic limbs.

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The Best (& Worst) Toys for Early Childhood Development

If you are an expecting parent, one of your biggest concerns is likely whether you have everything you need. Here are common toys and equipment our Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 expert pediatric physical therapists and movement specialists recommend.

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Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years (via U.S. News)

Patients were often very forgetful, struggling with the sort of "brain fog" that would often make it difficult to find the words to express themselves. Dr. Colin Franz, a physician-scientist with the Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 in Chicago, said the findings dovetail with his own experience with COVID-19 survivors.

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For COVID Long Haulers, Hope in Rehab (via Bloomberg)

Rehab facilities across the country have started to take in long Covid patients during the pandemic. The Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 in Chicago, one of the country¡¯s top rehab centers, went so far as to open a wing dedicated to Covid patients.

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A Look Inside the P&O Lab

April was Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and we¡¯re giving a behind-the-scenes look at our Prosthetics & Orthotics program.

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Bensenville Officer Recovering After Being Shot 9 Times (Daily Herald)

Officer Steven Kotlewski is overcoming hurdles in his recovery from being shot nine times while responding to a domestic disturbance in November.

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Limb Loss Awareness Month: Meet Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91's Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics Team

During Limb Loss Awareness Month this April, meet our Prosthetic & Orthotic (P&O) team members from throughout our sites of care!

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WSJ: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Aphasia and When to Seek Treatment

More than two million Americans suffer From Aphasia, the communication disorder that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects speaking and writing. Here are signs and symptoms.

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Meeting Milestones After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Ryan sustained a life-threatening traumatic brain injury following a motor bike accident. Watch as he progresses from inpatient rehabilitation to our DayRehab Program.

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What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis¡¯ Career (via Daily Beast)

While some people with mild aphasia may bounce back without treatment, it¡¯s not the case for many, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 clinician shares insights with Daily Beast.

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