When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, my wife, Judy, and…
Richard E. Poulin III
an American currently working as Head of Middle School for an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. He is also the president of the nonprofit organization Teach RARE. In 2018 his newborn daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with the ultra-rare disease, aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. Richard shares his journey and aims to provide caregivers with strategies and tips to improve their family's journey.
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Articles by Richard E. Poulin III
Parenting a child with a rare disease often means celebrating daily triumphs and overcoming unexpected hurdles. For my wife, Judy,…
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When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, my wife, Judy, and I were…
My daughter, Rylae-Ann, is a beautiful, bright little girl with a rare genetic condition called aromatic l-amino…
During a recent visit from another parent whose child has aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, a…
With just two weeks left in the school year, my wife, Judy, and I find ourselves reflecting deeply on how…
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