occupational therapy

Switching Therapists Has a Big Impact on Our Lives

My 4-year-old son, Cayden, has been receiving multiple therapies every week for years. He started physical therapy when he was an infant, then speech therapy, and eventually occupational therapy. All are important for those with infantile-onset Pompe disease, which Cayden was diagnosed with at just 1 month.

Resuming Home-based Therapies Is a Help

This month, we started back up with home-based therapies for my 3-year-old son, Cayden. He receives a few different services, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Each of them is extremely beneficial for Cayden, who has infantile-onset Pompe disease. He has been getting these different…

How Will Pompe Disease Affect My Work Life?

If you have late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) and are employed, or are considering employment, you’re likely going to need some workplace adjustments, particularly as the disorder progresses. Here’s some information about how Pompe disease might affect your work life. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a debilitating…

Your Daily Routine With Late Onset Pompe Disease

While the effects of late-onset Pompe disease on everyday life are far-reaching, there are steps you can take in your daily routine to help ease these difficulties and work around your limitations. It just takes some advance planning, a little bit of creativity, and perhaps some adaptive equipment.