The Journey of Beautiful Destinations — Richard E. Poulin III

When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, our world changed instantly. Like many parents receiving this life-altering news, my wife, Judy, and I were overwhelmed with questions,…

When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was just 3 months old, the first signs of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency began to emerge. At the time, we were consumed by only one thought: progress.

When the screams shake me from my slumber, there’s no option to hit snooze — not as a parent of a child with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. Even my…

Healthcare Science Week, continuing here in Thailand through March 14, is an annual event that originated in the U.K. As part of our observance, we engage students by having them explore and share news…

When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, my wife, Judy, and I didn’t just adjust our schedule; we threw it out and built a brand-new…

My wife, Judy, and I are thrilled to introduce the second book in our children’s series, a journey crafted with love, creativity, and a purpose-driven formula to inspire young minds. After the success of…

When my wife, Judy, and I learned there was another family in Thailand with a child who had been diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, we were overcome with…

For our family, 2024 was a year of milestones and overcoming challenges. It was a good year, and progress was OK. But ever since our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with the rare disease…

The day before our daughter, Rylae-Ann, recently departed Thailand to visit family in the U.S., we opened Christmas presents together. My wife, Judy, had prepared several thoughtful gifts, each carefully chosen to balance Rylae-Ann’s…

December had only just begun when my wife, Judy, and I decided Santa should come early for our daughter, Rylae-Ann. Over the years, we’ve adapted holidays and events to make them more meaningful for…

On Christmas Day in 2018, our lives changed forever when our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. My wife, Judy, wondered if she’d ever hold our…