My Name is Tommie
My Story of Hydrocephalus

This is a beautiful story of my son Tommie.  It gives a glimpse of how he lives his life every day while dealing with hydrocephalus.  It's a simple teaching tool I used to support my son by exposing him to different techniques to navigate through life while embracing his uniqueness created by God in a simple story.

Here are some facts about children with hydrocephalus: 33% have visual impairments, 35% live with seizures, 27% have cerebral palsy. Hydrocephalus is the most common reason for brain surgery in children.
(Hydrocephalus Association, February 2018)

My Name is Malia
My Story of Growing Up with a Brother with Special Needs

Being a parent and watching your children interact with each other is priceless.  As a mother watching Malia protect and comfort her brother over the years demonstrates the strength of the sibling bond.  Although Tommie had his own learning challenges with hydrocephalus, it was clear his sister was his voice and driving force whenever he needed it.