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Growing Independence: Vivian

Two-year-old Vivian receives Nutrition Therapy from Manager & Pediatric Nutrition Therapist, Cindy Baranoski, MS, RDN, LDN, through Early Intervention. Through her diagnoses, she has made significant progress and continues to gain independence each day!

Vivian

Easterseals services were priceless, essential, and extremely precious to our little one and to us.

-Vivian's Mom

Two-year-old Vivian receives Nutrition Therapy from Manager & Pediatric Nutrition Therapist, Cindy Baranoski, MS, RDN, LDN, through Early Intervention. Vivian was diagnosed with Esophageal Atresia, hypotonia, and Down syndrome. She was supported with a G-tube, and as first-time parents, this was overwhelming to navigate. Through various formulas and feeding methods, she continued to gain weight and progress to table food.

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"Having Easterseals in our lives was like having a constant, caring hand to hold through difficult days, an understanding friend, and a reliable professional you may be hesitant to let in your lives- but absolutely need. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Cindy guided Vivian, her GI doctors, daycare, and pediatrician to ensure the correct steps were taken to further her nutritional gains. Vivian soon became an enthusiastic, healthy eater; and recently had her G-tube removed! She now enjoys "Pizza Fridays" with her family and continues to gain more independence each day!

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