The Journey of Beautiful Destinations – a Column by Richard E. Poulin III

Standing Tall With AADC

When I first learned about the severe symptoms associated with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, standing seemed like an impossibility for my now 3-year-old daughter, Rylae-Ann. However, physical therapists told me about a device that makes standing possible while serving as a form of therapy. At the time…

A Beautiful Destination and Its Detours

As a young boy, I used to lie in bed and play in my room imagining that I was a hero or that I had accomplished something great. Maybe everybody has had dreams like this. In my daydream, I was always in some sort of war or great battle, probably…