Meet Skyla: The Princess with Big Dreams
Skyla is a vibrant 7-year-old living in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, with her parents and six brothers. Despite facing the challenges of quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy—including seven surgeries—Skyla is a determined young girl with a love for travel, music, and school.
“Sky is the only girl in her class, so she’s pretty much the princess of her classroom,” says her mom, Sherri.
At home, her days end with a warm soak and a bedtime story. At school, she’s popular and hardworking. Through it all, her spirit remains unbreakable.
The Power of Standing: Function, Fun, and Family Connection
Skyla’s Standz standing frame has been with her since she was small—starting with a Size 1 and now growing with her into a Size 2.
Thanks to its multi-position functionality and adjustable supports, the Standz:
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Allows her to bear weight and build trunk strength
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Provides postural stability while promoting upper limb control
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Encourages independent play and interaction
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Makes it easier for her to stand eye-to-eye with family and friends
“It’s about allowing her to be eye-level with her family, to engage in household chores, and to dance around the room being able to hold her head up,” Sherri shares.
With the help of her Standz, Skyla can do more of what she loves—dancing, singing, playing, and even reading her favourite books while standing strong.
Click here to Download Skyla’s Story
Supported Standing and the F-Words Framework:
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Fitness – Improves bone density, bladder/bowel function, and hip positioning.
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Function – Supports development of head, trunk, and upper limb control.
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Friends – Enables standing and playing alongside peers.
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Family – Reduces the care burden and creates joyful moments.
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Fun – Makes therapy engaging with music, toys, and stories.
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Future – Builds strength toward using a gait trainer and becoming more independent.
A Word from Skyla’s Mom
“As her mom and full-time caregiver, I struggle with sleep, anxiety, depression. But I will never stop supporting her to move. She wants to stand and move—and it is such a positive sight for her family to see her do this.”
Skyla’s story is a reminder that the right support—combined with determination and love—can make anything possible. 
Watch Skyla Stand at Home:
