Our Best Therapists

A couple of weeks ago, Erin had her first post-op session with her therapists. Because many children with Down syndrome have low muscle tone, extra help with specially trained therapists is pretty standard. Erin has received physical therapy since three months of age. We'll also be starting oral motor therapy next week. In addition, we have a general "teacher" who acts as overseer for all of Erin's therapy needs. Up until she turns three, all these therapists come to our home, which is nice. This last visit they were so impressed with Erin and her progress! She was sitting unsupported, babbling, playing with toys, and very social with everyone, even though we hadn't done "official" therapy since August (because of her heart failure). Our therapists came to the general conclusion that they should hire out my "team" as therapists, and gave my gang all the credit for helping Erin so much. Let's just say all that stimulation comes pretty naturally around here. There's always somebody doing therapy with Erin, in one way or another.

Here's a shot of my built-in therapy team (with Erin feeling the need for a little break) haha.