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…
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…