Tuesday, March 3, 2009

It was another big day for Austin, day two of therapy. Austin's first session went well. He cried alot more than the others but worked through it with great success. On his second session of the day, Austin was all smiles when he saw Ramone!!! Ramone started off with a very difficult exercise where he had Austin standing on boxes, but the boxes where turned where it was just the narrow sides and Austin had to balance himself with just his ankles held, however Ramone said that is like standing on his own. He was very, very impressed how long Austin was able to do it. It was to the count of 300 where I think Ramone calculates that at 150 seconds. Another one of Austin's exercises was to be able to step out of a box using one foot a time. On the first attempt Austin was successful, by the third repetition, Austin was doing it in seconds. Austin had alot of challenges this evening but proved yet one more time that his brain is smart,and it is catching on. Austin truly is working on his own and his responses are not just autonomic, well some still are, but what progress we have made in two days. Every session gets more exciting!!!! It's so nice to see Austin cooperate and not just cry for a whole session of therapy!!! He doesn't even need to be put on a swing! Again at the end Ramone commented on what a great session Austin had, and how he has such great potential.

1 comment:

Giancola's said...

I have tears in my eyes...what else is new. Alyssa and I just read the updates!! How exciting for the both of you. You and all of us knew Austin had it in him. I am soooo happy for you. Love you much. And can't wait to read the updates!!