New...welcoming input especially from Toronto, Ontario, & Canada

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Hello to all the CAST members.

My name is Curtis Okazaki, and my 20 month old son, Aidan, has IS. I have been

reading posts in this Forum for about one week now, and I would like to thank

all of the parents in this group who have posted and shared their experiences.

Your comments and tips have been very helpful for my wife, , and myself in

understanding IS and its treatment. I have had the pleasure of emailing, and

talking with Mr. Graham Hill, who has provided me with a wealth of information

for treatment options, including his experience with Shriners Hospital in Erie,

PA. Mr. Hill is a pillar of support, and I'd like to publicly thank him for his

assistance with our situation.

We live just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Pickering), and we are in the

early diagnostic stage of treatment, with X-rays and Pediatrician appointments.

As our Canadian medical system differs somewhat from the American version, I

would appreciate any helpful tips from those of you who have had experiences

with IS treatment in Toronto or in the Shriner's Hospital in Erie, PA.

Again, thank you to all of you for allowing my family to learn from yours, and

we wish all of you continued success in your IS treatment.

Best Regards

Curtis Okazaki

(Aidan, 20 months, still diagnostic)