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• Autism Awareness Day is About More Than Awareness

  World Autism Awareness Day highlights acceptance over awareness. Explore how genetics contributes to understanding autism and why creating inclusive environments benefits our entire society.

• Building Autism Awareness Through Everyday Kindness

  Lurie Children's experts offer simple, mindful behaviors everyone can practice to better support the autism community.

• A Guide to Seasonal Allergies in Kids

  Learn how to identify seasonal allergy signs and symptoms, when testing can be done, and how to manage seasonal allergies in children.

• When to Worry About RSV: A Parent's Guide to Emergency Signs

  With RSV cases spiking in Chicago, Lurie Children's infectious disease expert explains the emergency signs parents must know and when to go to the ER or call your pediatrician.

• Finding Hope for Hirschsprung’s, Far From Home

  From high-risk pregnancy to rare disease diagnosis, discover how Lurie Children's Hospital helped one family navigate Hirschsprung's disease. Now thriving, baby Dawood is home and pain-free.

• From NICU to Kindergarten: Joey's Journey with Down Syndrome

  From complex surgeries to first steps, Joey has overcome incredible odds. Supported by a loving family and dedicated care team, Joey's journey with Down syndrome is a testament to a child's resilience. 

• Mia's Story: A Little Warrior With Big Impact – Living with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome)

  After years of facing several medical challenes, Mia is now a thriving 6-year-old. Her family's journey at Lurie Children's inspired them to found the Edwards Syndrome Association and change lives.

• Understanding Trisomy and Genetics

  Learn about Trisomy 9 Mosaic syndrome (T9M), genetic variants, and how Lurie Children's dedicated Chromosome 9 Program is advancing research and patient care.

• Owen Thrives with Fewer Seizures After First-Ever Genetic Treatment for Dravet

  When Owen was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome at 13 months old, no treatments addressed the genetic root cause. Today, 12-year-old Owen is thriving after joining the first gene therapy trial for Dravet syndrome at Lurie Children's Hospital—offering new hope for rare epilepsy treatment. 

• For Milo Foundation

  After losing their son Milo to CDH at 18 days old, Sarah and Kevin created the For Milo Memorial Fund to help families facing the loss of a child with end-of-life expenses.

• Evie’s Story: Celebrating Milestones after d-TGA Surgery

  From devastating prenatal diagnosis to thriving toddler. Learn how Lurie Children's Heart Center transformed one family's journey with compassionate, comprehensive care.

• Avonlea's Story: Life the Rare Way

  Avonlea is 1 of an estimated 1,000 people in the world to be diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome. Read about the milestones and rare moments her mom says has made their journey more meaningful than she could have ever imagined. 

• After Tumor Diagnosis, Lurie Children’s Provides ‘Only Opportunity to Preserve’ Georgie’s Fertility

  After cancer threatened her fertility at age 4, Georgie's parents turned to Lurie Children's groundbreaking program to preserve her future family options.

• Setting the Pace in Cardiogenetic Care at Lurie Children’s

  Find expert genetic heart care for children at Lurie Children's. From prenatal testing to specialized clinics, our team translates genetic insights into personalized treatment plans.

• Genetic Testing for Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

  Lurie Children's experts answer the most frequently asked questions about genetic testing and screening to help you understand and manage your family's cardiovascular health. 

• Understanding Gut Health and Anxiety in Kids

  Discover how stress and anxiety affect your child's stomach and get expert tips on helping kids with IBS, tummy troubles and anxiety-related GI issues.