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Single Ventricle Defects The heart has two pumping chambers, called ventricles. When a baby is born with only one working ventricle, it’s called a single ventricle defect. This creates serious and complex problems for the heart – but with state-of-the-art care, kids born with these kinds of congenital

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between the upper chambers (atria) of the heart. The most common is called an ostium secundum ASD, located in the center of the wall separating the atria. Depending on an ASD’s size and location, it can allow blood to mix between the atria

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole between the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. Depending on its size and location, it can allow blood to mix between the ventricles, and cause too much blood to flow to the lungs. As a result, the heart and lungs have to work

Sialorrhea (Drooling) Program Sialorrhea is more commonly known as drooling. It is considered normal in otherwise healthy children up to the ages of 4-6 years. It often becomes problematic in children with neurodevelopmental disorders who have difficulty handling their saliva. Sailorrhea may cause spillage of