April 26, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Walking Better on April 2, 2013
We took Kevin's new stroller to the mall to test out for the first time, and he barely used it, which was fine with me. Look at him go! I think the walking track is definitely helping his left foot from turning in. It looks to me like he is correcting his left foot while he is walking.
Unfortunately, I should probably report that about a week after this video we noticed Kevin turning in his left foot again and toe walking. We are trying to determine if maybe his shoe size is too small in the left shoe. Kevin's left foot is currently measuring just below an 11 and he has been wearing an 11 shoe (with orthotics and wedge) and his right foot is measuring just below a 12 and he has been wearing a 12.5 shoe. So we are trying the other 12.5 left shoe to see if that makes a difference. So thankful that we have our revisit next week and can hopefully get this sorted out so Kevin can keep making good progress with his left foot and walking.
Unfortunately, I should probably report that about a week after this video we noticed Kevin turning in his left foot again and toe walking. We are trying to determine if maybe his shoe size is too small in the left shoe. Kevin's left foot is currently measuring just below an 11 and he has been wearing an 11 shoe (with orthotics and wedge) and his right foot is measuring just below a 12 and he has been wearing a 12.5 shoe. So we are trying the other 12.5 left shoe to see if that makes a difference. So thankful that we have our revisit next week and can hopefully get this sorted out so Kevin can keep making good progress with his left foot and walking.
Who Let the Dogs Out
This happened one day in March, but I am just now figuring out how to get my videos on the blog.
I was downstairs and I kept hearing what I thought was a dog barking outside. I went upstairs to check on Kevin in the Hyperbaric Chamber and this is what I found, it was no dog, it was Kevin...music to my ears! Now we ask him, "Who let the dogs out?" and often he will respond "Whoo Whoo" LOVE IT!!! (even if it is the Cleveland Browns theme song)
I should also note that this was before the Solisten headphone program. And since the Solisten headphone program we have continued to have very good verbal sounds from Kevin. I even have a 10 minute recorded Voice Memo on my phone of Kevin while he had the headphones on making all kinds of good sounds. I like to play it and listen to it like music. I wish I could figure out how to get the recorded Voice Memo on the blog. But this video is a good one too, plus you get to see his smile!
I was downstairs and I kept hearing what I thought was a dog barking outside. I went upstairs to check on Kevin in the Hyperbaric Chamber and this is what I found, it was no dog, it was Kevin...music to my ears! Now we ask him, "Who let the dogs out?" and often he will respond "Whoo Whoo" LOVE IT!!! (even if it is the Cleveland Browns theme song)
I should also note that this was before the Solisten headphone program. And since the Solisten headphone program we have continued to have very good verbal sounds from Kevin. I even have a 10 minute recorded Voice Memo on my phone of Kevin while he had the headphones on making all kinds of good sounds. I like to play it and listen to it like music. I wish I could figure out how to get the recorded Voice Memo on the blog. But this video is a good one too, plus you get to see his smile!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
New Stroller
Well, I finally made a decision about purchasing a "special needs" stroller. We are very grateful to Grandma and Grandpa Hudak for taking care of the bill. I had mixed emotions when it arrived. I was hoping that this was something we would not need to have but the reality was that we still needed something for long distances, like when we go to the zoo or the many walking trails in our area. And he had definitely outgrown the toddler stroller and was getting to be a bit heavy to pull in the wagon, especially up hills. After wishing we didn't need it, I was wishing we had gotten it sooner. I love it! Kevin looks much more comfortable in it and I am more comfortable pushing it because it is a taller device so the handlebars sit up nice and high. And we quickly realized he can't stop the motion by putting his feet down like he did in the toddler stroller. We have only had it for a short time and have used it every day that we have had decent spring weather to go for a walk outside.
Solisten Sound Training
We finally received our turn with the Solisten Sound Training (Tomatis Method) headphone device. This is an auditory program that was done for 2 consecutive hours a day for 15 days. It is a listening training device to educate the human ear with regard to the listening function. It uses a sound message that is transmitted by a vibrator (on top of the headphone) that connects with the skull. The sound goes directly to the inner ear without passing through the tympanum. This may help improve emotion, language, memory, and attention.
Several years ago, we could not go to church without the organ music bothering Kevin and overstimulating him, and it has since gotten better and it did not seem to bother him at all. Recently, within the last few months, the organ music began bothering him again, and so he needed to wear the noise canceling headphones to be able to tolerate sitting through church. After 5 days on the Solisten program, he was able to go to church without needing the noise canceling headphones to diminish the organ music and other auditory sensations that were overstimulating him.
The first couple days on the Solisten program were a bit challenging, getting him to keep the headphones on for 2 hours straight. But when the weather cooperated we were able to take a drive to our favorite park, swing, take a walk on the trail, swing some more, and then drive home.
Several years ago, we could not go to church without the organ music bothering Kevin and overstimulating him, and it has since gotten better and it did not seem to bother him at all. Recently, within the last few months, the organ music began bothering him again, and so he needed to wear the noise canceling headphones to be able to tolerate sitting through church. After 5 days on the Solisten program, he was able to go to church without needing the noise canceling headphones to diminish the organ music and other auditory sensations that were overstimulating him.
The first couple days on the Solisten program were a bit challenging, getting him to keep the headphones on for 2 hours straight. But when the weather cooperated we were able to take a drive to our favorite park, swing, take a walk on the trail, swing some more, and then drive home.
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