Day 8
Therapy in Santiago
Well, where do I begin. Austin had a laughing type of day at therapy and has discovered new sounds and the desire to say the "H" sound. He is so darn cute when he trys to do it. Not only is therapy going great, Austin's appetite is very good and his desire to try different ways to communicate with us seems to be greater. The other day Austin ate two hot dogs in twenty minutes. For those of you that don't know Austin too well, he is very picky, most of the time taking a single bite of something and then throwing the rest to the ground, very rarely eating enough to make up a whole meal. Just two more reasons that Cuevas Medek Therapy is so beneficial to Austin. Not that we needed any other reason. Morning session was great for Austin today, but afternoon, well lets just say that Ramon said "diffictult, but good". At times Austin was laughing so hard during an exercise, that Ramon made a joke that "Austin is making mockery of me!" Poor Ramon, Austin just had a big case of the giggles, and if you have ever heard Austin laugh, he can get a whole room laughing!!! Although Ramon didn't seem to want to laugh with him. I will post pictures tomorrow, although not very many from today. Early bed time tonight. I can only imagine how Austin feels.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 7 Therapy in Santiago Morning session. Excellente!! We were all proud of Austin. Ramon was able to do some more experimental exercises with him. To Ramon's suprise Austin surpassed his expectations!!!!! Ramon said "Something just told me to do this exercise with Austin and I wasn't too sure what to expect, but had a good feeling and WOW!" When we see the responses Austin is having to therapy it is such a great feeling. Sometimes words can not describe. Great Morning Session
Well, may have spoke a little too soon. Afternoon session was difficult, but a good challenge for Ramon. Austin was just not having the afternoon therapy. At first he laughed with each exercise, then he would just sit. Per Ramon, "partly because he just didn't want to do it, partly because he wasn't "clicking" with the brain and the other part because he was still processing all the input from the AM". Guess every session can't be the same. Overall still productive. Wish we could figure our little man out sometimes and what he is thinking.
Well, may have spoke a little too soon. Afternoon session was difficult, but a good challenge for Ramon. Austin was just not having the afternoon therapy. At first he laughed with each exercise, then he would just sit. Per Ramon, "partly because he just didn't want to do it, partly because he wasn't "clicking" with the brain and the other part because he was still processing all the input from the AM". Guess every session can't be the same. Overall still productive. Wish we could figure our little man out sometimes and what he is thinking.
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Day 6 (Continued)
Therapy in Santiago
Here is Austin's best session by far. He ROCKED it! Way to go buddy! So happy for Austin and all his accomplishments so far. I also want to thank Big brother Zach who has been such a great kid for his grandparents this past week or so. It was very hard the day we had to leave for Chile, but he has been having a good time and being a great helper. We are proud of you Zach and can't wait to see you. XOXO
Therapy in Santiago
Here is Austin's best session by far. He ROCKED it! Way to go buddy! So happy for Austin and all his accomplishments so far. I also want to thank Big brother Zach who has been such a great kid for his grandparents this past week or so. It was very hard the day we had to leave for Chile, but he has been having a good time and being a great helper. We are proud of you Zach and can't wait to see you. XOXO
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Day 6
Therapy in Santiago
Here starts our second week here. We did some exploring over the weekend and went to the heart of Santiago...the Mercado Central, which is their central marketplace for fresh fish, poultry and bakery. It was very busy down there, and we tried to fit in with the chileans. We had the chance to sit down and have a great lunch of Chilean Seafood. Not sure what it is about us, but all people do is stare at us. Gee, could it be our height, because we tower over most of the population or maybe Austin's chair/stroller, they have never seen anything like it. Not to sure what it is, but I would really like to learn spanish, just to ask them what they find so fascinating about the three of us. We went through the Meropolitan Cathedral, and what a beautiful church it is. We thanked God for all the progress Austin is making and has made over he past two years since finding Cuevas Medek Therapy. Then came Monday, back to therapy. First session was another good one. Ramon is working with Austin now so that Austin initiates the steps more on his own than with the help of Ramon, so he used a "soft touch" rather than a stronger hold and remarkably, Austin did very well.
Therapy in Santiago
Here starts our second week here. We did some exploring over the weekend and went to the heart of Santiago...the Mercado Central, which is their central marketplace for fresh fish, poultry and bakery. It was very busy down there, and we tried to fit in with the chileans. We had the chance to sit down and have a great lunch of Chilean Seafood. Not sure what it is about us, but all people do is stare at us. Gee, could it be our height, because we tower over most of the population or maybe Austin's chair/stroller, they have never seen anything like it. Not to sure what it is, but I would really like to learn spanish, just to ask them what they find so fascinating about the three of us. We went through the Meropolitan Cathedral, and what a beautiful church it is. We thanked God for all the progress Austin is making and has made over he past two years since finding Cuevas Medek Therapy. Then came Monday, back to therapy. First session was another good one. Ramon is working with Austin now so that Austin initiates the steps more on his own than with the help of Ramon, so he used a "soft touch" rather than a stronger hold and remarkably, Austin did very well.
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Day 5
Therapy in Santiago
Finally, Austin is remembering Ramon and the great therapy that he instills in his brain. It took Austin till about Wednesday, late, to get back into the therapy mode with Ramon. Ramon said that is very common with these children. Austin's sitting is NOT a setback, it is an evolution according to Ramon. He is more aware of his possibilities now. That is AWESOME news. We love that the possibilites are endless with Austin. Austin had a excellente day with therapy. What a great way to end the week.
Therapy in Santiago
Finally, Austin is remembering Ramon and the great therapy that he instills in his brain. It took Austin till about Wednesday, late, to get back into the therapy mode with Ramon. Ramon said that is very common with these children. Austin's sitting is NOT a setback, it is an evolution according to Ramon. He is more aware of his possibilities now. That is AWESOME news. We love that the possibilites are endless with Austin. Austin had a excellente day with therapy. What a great way to end the week.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Day 4
Therapy in Santiago
Well from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, there were 4 earthquakes here in Santiago. We actually only felt one of them at about 8 am in the morning. We were sitting on the couch and we turned to the door of the apartment because it sounded as if someone was trying to get in, then the building shook a little and then he felt like we were swaying back and forth, kinda like in a boat. Probably only lasted about 1 1/2 minutes, if that long. It is really hard to keep time when something like that happens, especially being our first real experience with one. So, off we went to therapy then. It was a normal day like usual. Guess around here that is part of everyday life. Thursday was Austin's first full day of therapy that he was feeling secure, trusting in Ramon and allowing him to pass the message of the exercise. Ramon made a discovery today. To give Austin's body a better sense of security, Ramon would put his forehead pressed up against Austin's back when Austin had the desire to sit, by doing so, Ramon said that this "recharges the energy between him and Austin". It worked, Austin would then go from a half sitting position to standing nice and tall. Ramon never gives up, and 9 out 10 times gets Austin to respond in a positive way to his exercises. Ramon's brain is in constant creative mode, and that is what makes him a one of a kind therapist.
Therapy in Santiago
Well from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, there were 4 earthquakes here in Santiago. We actually only felt one of them at about 8 am in the morning. We were sitting on the couch and we turned to the door of the apartment because it sounded as if someone was trying to get in, then the building shook a little and then he felt like we were swaying back and forth, kinda like in a boat. Probably only lasted about 1 1/2 minutes, if that long. It is really hard to keep time when something like that happens, especially being our first real experience with one. So, off we went to therapy then. It was a normal day like usual. Guess around here that is part of everyday life. Thursday was Austin's first full day of therapy that he was feeling secure, trusting in Ramon and allowing him to pass the message of the exercise. Ramon made a discovery today. To give Austin's body a better sense of security, Ramon would put his forehead pressed up against Austin's back when Austin had the desire to sit, by doing so, Ramon said that this "recharges the energy between him and Austin". It worked, Austin would then go from a half sitting position to standing nice and tall. Ramon never gives up, and 9 out 10 times gets Austin to respond in a positive way to his exercises. Ramon's brain is in constant creative mode, and that is what makes him a one of a kind therapist.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Day 3
Therapy in Santiago
Well, as I sit here writing about Austin's day, I just found out that there was a 5.7 eartquake in Valprasio, Chile, which is 80 or 90 miles away from us. Luckily we felt nothing. We were in the therapy office with Austin. Thank goodness. If I would have felt that, I think I would have been in panic mode. So, on to Austin and the reason we are here. Austin was determined this morning to play the sitting game with Ramon during therapy, luckily a quarter of the way through he had a change of heart. Ramon was able to connect with Austin and his mind and has now figured out a key to working with Austin. He figured out how to handle Austin's insecurities and how fast he can change movements with Austin to make him feel comfortable and enjoy being in an upright position. I knew Ramon was Austin's miracle. Austin just needs to figure that out! The afternoon was a great session and I was actually able to video tape some of it and I will post tomorrow. Buenas Noches!
Therapy in Santiago
Well, as I sit here writing about Austin's day, I just found out that there was a 5.7 eartquake in Valprasio, Chile, which is 80 or 90 miles away from us. Luckily we felt nothing. We were in the therapy office with Austin. Thank goodness. If I would have felt that, I think I would have been in panic mode. So, on to Austin and the reason we are here. Austin was determined this morning to play the sitting game with Ramon during therapy, luckily a quarter of the way through he had a change of heart. Ramon was able to connect with Austin and his mind and has now figured out a key to working with Austin. He figured out how to handle Austin's insecurities and how fast he can change movements with Austin to make him feel comfortable and enjoy being in an upright position. I knew Ramon was Austin's miracle. Austin just needs to figure that out! The afternoon was a great session and I was actually able to video tape some of it and I will post tomorrow. Buenas Noches!
Day 2
Therapy in Santiago
Well, day started off good. We were on time for therapy. First therapy session of the day....not so good. Ramon said that the difference between Austin from last time (Montreal) to this time is that he is MUCH stronger. I know, there is nothing wrong with that, that is actually a good thing. However, Austin is making bad decisions, the decision to sit more while Ramon is trying to do his exercises with him. When Austin decides to do that he pushes force against what Ramon is doing and makes the exercise ten times harder. Austin is not that light anymore. With that said, it is posing more of a challenge for Ramon. A challenge that he is DETERMINED to figure out and how he can get through to Austin and that smart brain of his. The afternoon went better. Austin was able to complete more exercises but still wanted the easy way out and tried to sit in some. Ramon's last words to us besides Adios, was "I will figure this out and what I need to do to get through to him." It was a great reasurrance of why we come all he way to Santiago, Chile, because I know he will.
Therapy in Santiago
Well, day started off good. We were on time for therapy. First therapy session of the day....not so good. Ramon said that the difference between Austin from last time (Montreal) to this time is that he is MUCH stronger. I know, there is nothing wrong with that, that is actually a good thing. However, Austin is making bad decisions, the decision to sit more while Ramon is trying to do his exercises with him. When Austin decides to do that he pushes force against what Ramon is doing and makes the exercise ten times harder. Austin is not that light anymore. With that said, it is posing more of a challenge for Ramon. A challenge that he is DETERMINED to figure out and how he can get through to Austin and that smart brain of his. The afternoon went better. Austin was able to complete more exercises but still wanted the easy way out and tried to sit in some. Ramon's last words to us besides Adios, was "I will figure this out and what I need to do to get through to him." It was a great reasurrance of why we come all he way to Santiago, Chile, because I know he will.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Day 1
Therapy in Santiago
Well the morning was a little off. We got up early. Got ourselves ready for therapy, then woke Austin up and started to get him ready when the phone rang. We thought it might be Claudia (Ramon's daughter) reminding us of our therapy time or maybe even changing it. Well, it was Claudia, but she was asking us where we were, we were supposed to be there fifteen minutes ago. Oh crap, our clocks were one hour behind, thanks to technology and the lack of keeping up with the time change. Needless to say, we got our jog in for the day. First therapy session was a reaquainting session with Ramon and Austin. It was okay, but definately room to improve. Our second session of the day was a little more productive, but proved that Austin definately has a mind of his own and he can make decisions. He made plenty of decisions tonight to purposely to sit and relax, hoping the exercise would be done and he could go home. Not with Ramon. Perseverance is the key to his teaching and that is what he did. Austin tolerated very well. In his own words and sounds definately let us know how he felt about it. But no crying. Yeah, Austin. We are off to a good start.
Therapy in Santiago
Well the morning was a little off. We got up early. Got ourselves ready for therapy, then woke Austin up and started to get him ready when the phone rang. We thought it might be Claudia (Ramon's daughter) reminding us of our therapy time or maybe even changing it. Well, it was Claudia, but she was asking us where we were, we were supposed to be there fifteen minutes ago. Oh crap, our clocks were one hour behind, thanks to technology and the lack of keeping up with the time change. Needless to say, we got our jog in for the day. First therapy session was a reaquainting session with Ramon and Austin. It was okay, but definately room to improve. Our second session of the day was a little more productive, but proved that Austin definately has a mind of his own and he can make decisions. He made plenty of decisions tonight to purposely to sit and relax, hoping the exercise would be done and he could go home. Not with Ramon. Perseverance is the key to his teaching and that is what he did. Austin tolerated very well. In his own words and sounds definately let us know how he felt about it. But no crying. Yeah, Austin. We are off to a good start.
When I was searching for Austin's blog today, I googled it and up came an award, for an award winning blog of someone with a rare conditions. Maybe we are getting somewhere in help to figure out Austin!!! I hope this opens up a new beginning in finding out what the heck is going on with Austin and someone is searching for a challenge.
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