April 10, 2026

Celebrating Every Child for Who They Are at Alexa’s PLAYC

An Inclusive Preschool Where Every Child Thrives Stories of growth from families whose children have thrived at Rady Children’s inclusive preschool Childhood is made up of small moments that shape big futures: sharing a toy for the first time, spotting a roly-poly in the garden, or discovering that two paint colors can make a brand-new…

Alexa's PLAYC
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November 5, 2025

The Sweet Sound of Healing

The benefits of music for young hospital patients and their families are many. Soothing melodies can help ease worry, alleviate pain, promote healing, and provide a welcome reprieve from treatment. Research suggests that live music may be more impactful than pre-recorded arrangements. So, Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego partnered with Grammy Award–winning rock band…

Volunteers
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October 10, 2024

Thriving with Early Intervention

The Fitzpatrick Family’s Journey When Silver Fitzpatrick and her family moved back to San Diego, little did they know the impact Rady Children’s Developmental Evaluation Clinic (DEC) would have on their lives. Having previously lived in Utah, where services for their children’s needs were limited, the Fitzpatrick family found a lifeline in DEC. Silver and…

Autism Discovery Institute
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May 2, 2024

Rickey’s Journey: Thriving with Alexa’s PLAYC

When Rickey turned 3, his parents noticed something was different about their son compared to his siblings. Initially, signs of delay in speech, difficulty with social interactions, and fixation tendencies raised concerns. He eventually was diagnosed with autism. The Montessori preschool he was enrolled in was becoming a challenge, so his parents sought specialized services.…

Autism Discovery Institute
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April 6, 2020

A Valuable New Tool for Patients on the Autism Spectrum

Imagine being a child checking into a hospital for a major surgery or standing by for an appointment in a physician’s busy waiting room. Pretty overwhelming, right? Now, imagine that environmental stimuli such as bright lights, loud sounds and bustling crowds cause you significant distress, or that you’re unable to speak to ask questions about…

Autism Discovery Institute, Parenting tips, Safety
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