We went to the STAR Center and now we are back! We loved it! We couldn't have done it without Gma & Gpa Gardner, Tif, Mark, Lexi, Meagan, Tyler and Andrew. We are so blessed to have such a great family who supports us. Thank you so much for making our trip so fun and SO enjoyable.
Taylor's OT, Melaine, was awesome- she worked hard with Taylor everyday and still came to work each day with a huge smile. We loved her! Taylor loved her! And she's from Iowa- what's not to love?? Now we are trying to figure out life without her. She taught us a lot about Sensory Processing Disorder, but more importantly, she taught us a lot about Taylor! We have a plan to continue here at home. Our lives have changed in that now we have the knowledge to help Taylor. Helping him consists of
Taylor's OT, Melaine, was awesome- she worked hard with Taylor everyday and still came to work each day with a huge smile. We loved her! Taylor loved her! And she's from Iowa- what's not to love?? Now we are trying to figure out life without her. She taught us a lot about Sensory Processing Disorder, but more importantly, she taught us a lot about Taylor! We have a plan to continue here at home. Our lives have changed in that now we have the knowledge to help Taylor. Helping him consists of
- buying a swing set with certain swings to swing and climb
- sitting on a therapy ball flat footed
- walking on uneven surfaces (huge pillow with foam)
- lots of obstacle courses for bending and climbing
- home ball pit
- walking backwards flatfooted pulling something
- walking on balance beams
- daily visual schedule and visual clock to help with transitions, etc.
Lots of heavy work- pushing, pulling, climbing and transitions!
We saw a lot of improvement at the STAR Center with physical things such as gravity issues and walking flatfooted. We are anxious to see more as we are home and back to our normal lives.
Here are some pictures of our whole experience in Colorado. It was a great one!
We saw a lot of improvement at the STAR Center with physical things such as gravity issues and walking flatfooted. We are anxious to see more as we are home and back to our normal lives.
Here are some pictures of our whole experience in Colorado. It was a great one!
EDIT: Taylor wore headphones for his listening therapy along with his occupational therapy. Listening therapy (LT) is a therapeutic program to improve the neurophysiological foundation for integrating sensory input by using specific sound frequencies and patterns to stimulate the brain. Like occupational therapy, LT is based on the theory of neuroplasticity, which refers to brain changes that occur as a result of experience.
The pic of us eating a snack on the freeway was on our way home. We sat on I-70 for 2.5 hours while they cleaned up a really bad accident.
The pic of us eating a snack on the freeway was on our way home. We sat on I-70 for 2.5 hours while they cleaned up a really bad accident.
6 comments:
It looks like it was a busy time, but fun!! I like the picnic in the middle of the road, not sure it is my favorite for not getting run over though. We are glad that things are getting better for Taylor. What was the reason for covering his ears while doing all the excercises?
Love you guys!
Love the very last picture, the one of Taylor in his car seat. So glad your trip to Colorado was successful. thanks for putting us in the loop!
Saunders
The first time I saw this my speakers weren't working and I loved seeing all of the wonderful things that happened on this special trip to Colorado. I love it!
Then I watched it again WITH the music and it made me CRY! How special these kids are! I miss you guys so much and it's only been a few days since we saw your smiling faces!
Love you so much!!!
Oh my gosh!n That was beautiful! I loved it and I am glad you guys had fun at our house!!!!
-Lexi
It was nice to put visuals to some things I've been told about!!! I love all your videos and slideshows Ally!!! Thanks for sharing your kids with us!! I sure love those two!!!
I am so glad you were able to find such a great resource. Hayden's Down Syndrome diagnosis was not as hard as finding out about his visual impairments due to optic nerve hypoplasia. We were so blessed to find the Anchor Center who helps kids with visual impairments, they have given us so much hope and knowledge. Knowledge really is power. I am so glad you have found a place to help your family as well!
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