For most parents, watching their child take their first steps is a moment of joy and celebration. For my wife,…
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
As families across Thailand gathered to ring in the Thai New Year during Songkran with…
Every April, as the blazing sun rises higher in the Thai sky, buckets are filled, water guns are loaded, and…
Friday afternoon was winding down, and I was at my desk, feeling lightheaded. Or at least, I thought I was…
When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, our world changed instantly. Like many…
When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was just 3 months old, the first signs of aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency…
When the screams shake me from my slumber, there’s no option to hit snooze — not as a parent of…
Healthcare Science Week, continuing here in Thailand through March 14, is an annual event that originated in the U.K. As…
When our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was diagnosed with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, my wife, Judy, and…
My wife, Judy, and I are thrilled to introduce the second book in our children’s series, a journey crafted with…