Where we are today....

My little guy is such a hard worker. He tries and tries and never gives up. He is becoming increasing frustrated because he realizes now no matter how hard he tries he cannot talk. He says mama and dada and everything else is "a-da". He cannot imitate sounds or even smile on command. He is using some sign language approximations and I have also made many picture boards for him to use. We are still having sensory issues particularly with food, sand and grass. He is tactile defensive so some touch is painful to him. We are still brushing him to reduce this sensitivity as the OT recommends. We also do joint compressions and use deep pressure. He is still on the Prevacid, doctor was afraid if we took him off he my start refusing food again. He should be getting his braces very soon for his ankles and feet, they are already ordered. This will hopefully help with his stability and balance. The past month of physical therapy have REALLY made a difference, he is getting stronger every day. Both of his PT's can't believe his progress.