When our daughter Alexis was born with multiple health issues and challenges, the doctors told us that we should prepare to say goodbye within a month. But Alexis, now eight years old, proved them wrong with her strength and will to live. She’s a wonder. She’s very social and wants to engage with the world. And she gets better at engaging with us: getting our attention and communicating her wishes, despite being non-verbal. As a mom, I’ve had to use every tool at my disposal to support Alexis through this journey of operations, physical therapy, and regular visits to emergency rooms and...