I really enjoyed interviewing Sam and Sarah Ahlstrom, parents to a young girl with Rett syndrome, and co-hosts of the pRETTy happy podcast, a show dedicated to "Bringing families and friends together from the Rett syndrome community to discuss life, research, and just have fun." I am excited to post this interview during Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, but the episode is not just for people who love someone with Rett syndrome. Sarah and Sam are an example of folks who are taking a challenging experience and working to make things better in this world. Their story will inspire others to make a difference and share positivity.
In addition to sharing information on their podcast, they have a website where they share information on adapting toys for children with disabilities. They sell some affordable adapted toys, as well as switches they make, along with information on how to adapt toys on your own. This is a gamechanger for children who have difficulty accessing toys in the traditional way.
You can find the pRETTy happy podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Here's a link to their site on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/prettyhappypod
You can find adapted toy information on their website: pRETTy happy. | A Rett Syndrome Community
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