The power of human touch supports the use of a walker

The power of human touch supports the use of a walker

For most parents, watching their child take their first steps is a moment of joy and celebration. For my wife, Judy, and me, it was also a moment that followed countless hours of patience, experimentation, and teamwork. The journey to walking for our daughter, Rylae-Ann, wasn’t a straightforward path because of her aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. Instead, it was marked by small victories, deep intuition, and unwavering sup…