2023 FUTURES Breakout Session: Growth and Transformation (ages 9-16)
Let’s discuss:
- Growing pains and puberty
- Introducing wheelchairs and equipment
- Preparing for a bright future: confidence, independence, and hobbies
- Neurology concerns
- Cardiology concerns
- Pulmonology concerns
- Managing Mobility

Sheryl Marrazzo
Duchenne Mother, Grandmother and Advocate
4 Jake's Sake | CureDuchenne

Danielle Forrest, OTR, OTD
Occupational Therapist III
Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Services

Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan
Pediatric Neurologist
Arkansas Children's Hospital

Oscar "Hank" Mayer, MD
Medical Director, Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Merick Yamada, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist Fetal Care Center Dallas | Neurology and Neuromuscular Care Center
