Authored by: Autumn Tienauchariya Art by: Andrew Mo When a child with cerebral palsy steers a power wheelchair independently for the first time, something more than mobility occurs. A sense of agency takes hold — an experience of the self as capable, autonomous, and present in the world. Adaptive medical tools and assistive technologies are typically evaluated for their physical effectiveness, but a growing body of research suggests that their psychological consequences are equally profound....

Authored by: Autumn Tienauchariya Art by: Chloe Lee In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the connection between creativity and mental health, particularly among children with developmental disabilities. Yet, despite mounting evidence of its benefits, art therapy remains underfunded and inconsistently integrated into special education. This discrepancy reflects a deeper inequality: the devaluation of creative therapies compared to traditional clinical interventions....