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TGen's Center for Rare Childhood Disorders, C4RCD TM Research Program, is giving hope to children and their families where once there was none.

Tips to Navigate Insurance and Financial Challenges in Rare Disease Care October 25 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tips-to-navigate-insurance-and-financial-challenges-in-rare-disease-care/
The Role of Specialized Centers in Treating Rare Pediatric Diseases September 26 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/the-role-of-specialized-centers-in-treating-rare-pediatric-diseases/
The Power of Genomic Sequencing in Unraveling Rare Pediatric Conditions August 23 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/the-power-of-genomic-sequencing-in-unraveling-rare-pediatric-conditions/
The Journey to Diagnosis: Navigating the Challenges of Undiagnosed Conditions in Children July 19 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/the-journey-to-diagnosis-navigating-the-challenges-of-undiagnosed-conditions-in-children/
Early Intervention is Crucial for Better Outcomes for Children With Rare Diseases June 21 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/early-intervention-is-crucial-for-better-outcomes-for-children-with-rare-diseases/
How Symptoms of Rare Diseases Can Mimic Common Conditions May 21 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/how-symptoms-of-rare-diseases-can-mimic-common-conditions/
The Role of Genetics in Rare Pediatric Conditions: What Parents Need to Know April 18 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/the-role-of-genetics-in-rare-pediatric-conditions-what-parents-need-to-know/
Emotional and Mental Well-Being for Parents of Children With Rare and Undiagnosed Conditions March 18 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/emotional-and-mental-well-being-for-parents-of-children-with-rare-and-undiagnosed-conditions/
Glossary of Medical Terms: Decoding the Language of Rare and Undiagnosed Conditions February 20 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/glossary-of-medical-terms-decoding-the-language-of-rare-and-undiagnosed-conditions/
Rare Disease Day: Why Awareness Matters and How You Can Participate January 22 2024 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/rare-disease-day-why-awareness-matters-and-how-you-can-participate/
Living Day-to-Day: Tips for Managing Your Child’s Undiagnosed or Rare Condition December 20 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/living-day-to-day-tips-for-managing-your-child-s-undiagnosed-or-rare-condition/
The Role of Therapy: Addressing Mental and Emotional Needs of Children with Rare Diseases November 28 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/the-role-of-therapy-addressing-mental-and-emotional-needs-of-children-with-rare-diseases/
Transitioning to Adulthood: When Your Child with a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition Grows Up October 12 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/transitioning-to-adulthood-when-your-child-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition-grows-up/
Navigating Insurance and Medical Costs for Children with Rare or Undiagnosed Conditions September 22 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/navigating-insurance-and-medical-costs-for-children-with-rare-or-undiagnosed-conditions/
Study Links Inherited Mutations to Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome August 17 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/study-links-inherited-mutations-to-okur-chung-neurodevelopmental-syndrome/
Financial Planning for Families With a Child With a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition August 17 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/financial-planning-for-families-with-a-child-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
How Patient Registries Advance Research on Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases July 20 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/how-patient-registries-advance-research-on-rare-and-undiagnosed-diseases/
Tips to Navigate School and Social Life for Children with Rare or Undiagnosed Conditions July 14 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tips-to-navigate-school-and-social-life-for-children-with-rare-or-undiagnosed-conditions/
Sharing Your Child's Rare Disease Story to Make a Difference June 08 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/sharing-your-childs-rare-disease-story-to-make-a-difference/
Rare Disease Parenting: How to Advocate for Your Child in the Healthcare System May 11 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/rare-disease-parenting-how-to-advocate-for-your-child-in-the-healthcare-system/
Tips To Find Strength When Your Child Has a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition March 31 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tips-to-find-strength-when-your-child-has-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
The Realities of Life With a Child With a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition March 02 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/the-realities-of-life-with-a-child-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
How To Help Your Child Cope With a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition January 27 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/how-to-help-your-child-cope-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
Involving Your Child in the Decision-Making Process January 13 2023 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/involving-your-child-in-the-decision-making-process/
Navigating the Holidays as a Caregiver November 17 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/navigating-the-holidays-as-a-caregiver/
Waiting for a Diagnosis When Your Child Has a Rare Condition October 20 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/waiting-for-a-diagnosis-when-your-child-has-a-rare-condition/
Finding Your New Normal When Your Child Has an Undiagnosed or Rare Condition September 08 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/finding-your-new-normal-when-your-child-has-an-undiagnosed-or-rare-condition/
Dealing With Isolation as a Parent Raising a Child With an Undiagnosed or Rare Condition August 10 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/dealing-with-isolation-as-a-parent-raising-a-child-with-an-undiagnosed-or-rare-condition/
How to Talk with Family and Friends About Your Child's Rare or Undiagnosed Condition June 30 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/how-to-talk-with-family-and-friends-about-your-childs-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
Taking a Break: It's Essential for Parents of Children Who Have Rare and Undiagnosed Conditions May 02 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/taking-a-break-its-essential-for-parents-of-children-who-have-rare-and-undiagnosed-conditions/
Parenting Siblings of a Child with a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition April 07 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/parenting-siblings-of-a-child-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
How to Talk With Your Child About Their Rare or Undiagnosed Condition March 23 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/how-to-talk-with-your-child-about-their-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
Rare Childhood Conditions: 3 Tips to Survive the Long Road to Diagnosis February 03 2022 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/rare-childhood-conditions-3-tips-to-survive-the-long-road-to-diagnosis/
Raising a Child with a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition December 17 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/raising-a-child-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
Connecting with Peers: Powerful Support for "Rare Parents" November 12 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/connecting-with-peers-powerful-support-for-rare-parents/
Test TGen Talks October 29 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/test/
Episode 42: An Inside Look at the World of Rare Disease Research October 27 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/episode-42-an-inside-look-at-the-world-of-rare-disease-research/
Does Your Child Have an Undiagnosed Disorder? Consider Doing These 5 Things October 21 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/does-your-child-have-an-undiagnosed-disorder-consider-doing-these-5-things/
Resources for Parents of Children with Rare Conditions September 23 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/resources-for-parents-of-children-with-rare-conditions/
Self Care for Caregivers of Children with Rare Childhood Conditions September 17 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/self-care-for-caregivers-of-children-with-rare-childhood-conditions/
5 Things to Know if You Have a Child with a Rare or Undiagnosed Condition August 09 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/5-things-to-know-if-you-have-a-child-with-a-rare-or-undiagnosed-condition/
Finding Treatments, Finding Hope July 06 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/finding-treatments-finding-hope/
9 Things to Know About Whole Genome Sequencing May 01 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/9-things-to-know-about-whole-genome-sequencing/
When Cold Case Reviews Reveal New Information April 29 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/when-cold-case-reviews-reveal-new-information/
Providing Hope for Arizona Families April 14 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/providing-hope-for-arizona-families/
Identifying Rare Childhood Disorders Through Genomics April 01 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/identifying-rare-childhood-disorders-through-genomics/
Episode 35: Diagnosing Rare Disorders February 23 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/episode-35-diagnosing-rare-disorders/
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex January 01 2021 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tuberous-sclerosis-complex/
TGen-USC Researchers Link Sisters' Paralysis to an 'Extremely Rare' Genetic Variant November 14 2019 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tgen-usc-researchers-link-sisters-paralysis-to-an-extremely-rare-genetic-variant/
TGen Team Links Gene to Children with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities August 15 2019 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tgen-team-links-gene-to-children-with-physical-and-intellectual-disabilities/
TGen-led Study Shows Mutated Gene is Likely Cause of 3-Year-Old Girl's Severe Disorder July 23 2018 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tgen-led-study-shows-mutated-gene-is-likely-cause-of-3-year-old-girls-severe-disorder/
TGen's 'Medical Miracle' — Now Wheelchair-Free — Celebrates 13th Birthday August 07 2013 /patients/center-for-rare-childhood-disorders/stories/tgens-medical-miracle-now-wheelchair-free-celebrates-13th-birthday/