The Journey of Beautiful Destinations — Richard E. Poulin III

With just two weeks left in the school year, my wife, Judy, and I find ourselves reflecting deeply on how far our daughter, Rylae-Ann, has come. It feels like just yesterday we were coaxing…

As the summer sun shines brightly, it presents an excellent opportunity for families to make plans that can significantly affect the social development of children with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency and…

For parents of children with rare diseases, progress is rarely linear. Each milestone is hard-earned, often built upon months or even years of trial, error, and perseverance. Our daughter, Rylae-Ann, was born with…

For most parents, watching their child take their first steps is a moment of joy and celebration. For my wife, Judy, and me, it was also a moment that followed countless hours of patience,…

As families across Thailand gathered to ring in the Thai New Year during Songkran with water buckets, laughter, and good wishes, our family returned to the celebrations with friends…

Friday afternoon was winding down, and I was at my desk, feeling lightheaded. Or at least, I thought I was until I noticed my water bottle trembling. The ripples on the surface confirmed it…

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…