Raising our daughter, Rylae-Ann, has been an incredible journey full of lessons and challenges, requiring use to consistently reshape our…
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
Being a parent teaches many life lessons, but parenting a child with a rare disease like aromatic…
Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that disrupts the production of neurotransmitters,…
As my wife, Judy, and I drove through the streets of Taipei on a recent trip to celebrate the…
In December 2018, my wife, Judy, and I embarked on a journey from Singapore to Taiwan, driven by nothing more…
When we discovered our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was born with the rare disease aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC)…
Mornings in our house are always a bit like a relay race — with the occasional baton drop. Last week,…
My wife, Judy, and I have spent our careers teaching at bilingual schools, where the curriculum is delivered in at…
Our daughter, Rylae-Ann, has journeyed from fighting for her life to living out a childhood dream. While she still faces…
Social media is an extraordinary tool, especially for families affected by rare diseases who are scattered across the globe. Without…