The People's Study

Diagnosed as non-verbal after several childhood immunizations, their son struggled to communicate: “He tried to talk, but nothing would come out.” Despite the difficulties the couple has faced, they choose to find optimism in the experience: “Because of him, I wouldn’t be where I am now. He opened my eyes,” mother Cassie explains. By their second pregnancy, Cassie and Matthew wanted to do things differently, but the pediatrician refused to adjust to their modified schedule. Learn more of the story by watching this CHD Bus Stories interview.