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Justin is one of a kind — big energy, endless curiosity and a sense of humor that sneaks up on you. His mind works in its own wonderful way, and sometimes the words don’t quite keep up with everything happening inside. Diagnosed at an early age with severe verbal apraxia, Justin has limited speech. “DescribingContinue reading “Meet Justin Silver and his Family”

I’m six years older than my brother, and for most of my childhood, that age gap felt like nothing more than a number. He was my little brother. I didn’t grow up thinking of myself as someone with a ‘sibling with special needs.’ That language wasn’t part of how I understood my life. Sure, ourContinue reading “A Sibling’s Take | Meet Max Kasner and his Sisters”