Leandro with Development Program Aide Noemi When Susan looks back at videos from just a year ago, she can hardly believe the transformation. When their family first came to Tichenor Clinic, Leandro was 22 months old and completely non‑verbal, “he would just make sounds.” Those first days in the Development Program were overwhelming. Susan remembers,…
On September 4th, Tichenor Clinic held its 100th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration. During that very special evening, we had the opportunity to hear from Angel Figueroa, who shared his family’s experience with Tichenor Clinic. We are excited to present Loyda’s story told by her brother.* *Adapted by permission 2025 Good evening, Tichenor family. I want…
Emma was developing typically until she was about six months old – then things started to change. We saw several pediatricians who said to wait and see but I have four other children; I knew she was rapidly regressing. Even once I was able to pursue a diagnosis, my insurance denied genetic testing. Finally I…
“From where Owen started, to where he is now, which is pretty much looking like a normal kid, I think that if we weren’t here that would have never happened. I think the love and care we received here has made all the difference. Even though Owen has challenges and probably in his future he’ll…
“My biggest concern was that he would not walk, would not talk because that’s what the doctors told me. That if he woke up from the coma that he wouldn’t be able to move, walk or talk. I held out faith to not see it as they had told me, I saw it as I…
Patty has now been a teacher at Wilson High School in Long Beach for over 32 years! To watch a video on this story and others like it go to our videos page!
“The doctor asked my mom ‘How much money do you have in the bank account?’ and my mom looked at me and I looked at her and the smiles that we had kind of dropped because we didn’t have money. He told them, ‘We’re going to take care of your daughter, everything will be covered.’”…
To watch a video of this story and others like it go to our videos page!
To watch a video of this stories and others like it go to our videos page!
Our daughter Annabell loves interacting with people, dancing, and playing with toys. At one year old, she would scoot but would refuse to put any weight on her legs. I had to beg our pediatrician for months to get a referral. After countless medical visits, I was told that Annabell might never walk and that…
My son Emerick was born with a dislocated hip. It caused him a lot of pain as he grew. When Emerick was 5 years old, Dr. Chang (an orthopedic surgeon at Miller Children’s Hospital and Tichenor Clinic’s Medical Director) determined that he needed hip surgery; without it, Emerick would suffer many complications as he continued…
We recently spoke with Kim Vuong, our Community Liaison, and how she utilizes her AAC device and more! Q: Hi Kim! Can you give a brief introduction, please, for those who may not know you? My position with Tichenor Clinic for Children, I am the Community Liaison. I also run a teen support group…
My smart, beautiful daughter Skylar turns three in January. She was born at Long Beach Memorial at 41 weeks but arrived struggling to breathe due to an infection. She thankfully recovered after 2 weeks intubated in the NICU, but it wasn’t until a few months later that I noticed she was having trouble with mobility.…
Young people growing up today will remember 2020 as the year the world seemingly changed in the instant. Coronavirus shut down Tichenor Clinic as it did most everything. As quickly and safely as possible, Tichenor Clinic’s leaders and staff altered operations to be able to continue to serve vulnerable children with disabilities and their families.…
Sasha thrived as a Special Olympics athlete, winning awards like Most Improved Athlete of 2018! After five years of hard work, Sasha recently shared some exciting news! Watch along as Sasha finds out she’s been selected for the Special Olympics USA Games ’22! (the announcement starts at 2:10!) Her mother Yeshika shares: “It’s thanks to Tichenor that…
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