Brain Plasticity--A Story of Inspiration

This fascinating story about a young, neurodiverse girl who had the left hemisphere of her brain removed inspires us. It shows the brain's plasticity, "the process that allows a brain to modify its connections to adapt to new circumstances" according to the article. We love that as a teenager she was able to read a speech at her bat mitzvah, play ping pong, and even talk back to her mother! While living with certain challenges, this teenager is an amazing example of hard work in the face of adversity. Check out the story at:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/03/22/1165131907/neuroplasticity-plasticity-glass-half-full-girl