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Tests and More Tests – 6

Posted on September 14, 2011 by elle9132

The last of the many tests this year was the auditory brainstem response (ABR). As noted earlier, this test was supposed to accurately read the threshold of hearing for each ear. I was concerned about this test because they had … Continue reading →

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Tests and More Tests – 5

Posted on September 12, 2011 by elle9132

Thinking back, it seems like we went straight from the ENT to the barium swallow, or videofluoroscopy (how did Dennis and I ever get any work done?)  For this test foods of different consistency are mixed with barium sulphate which shows up on … Continue reading →

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Tests and More Tests – 4

Posted on September 10, 2011 by elle9132

On top of everything else that was going on during Ben’s first 15 months he had been plagued with chronic ear infections.  We had gone through almost every form of antibiotic available to young children, and were desperate to find … Continue reading →

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Tests and More Tests – 3

Posted on September 7, 2011 by elle9132

Our next meeting happened in late 1990 with one of MCV’s leading pediatric neurologists. We were feeling better about things at this point, given the results of the previous two tests often coexist with organic causes of postganglionic and pregangliari, … Continue reading →

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Ben getting gifts

Posted on September 4, 2011 by elle9132

Below is a film of Ben receiving some gifts at his High school graduation party in June. He had been with the wonderful teachers and aids at PHHS for five years. Though Ben is doing well in his new program, … Continue reading →

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