Fighting Joey: A Poem

Thursday, May 3, 2012

A Poem

My daughter had to write a poem for english class about a child who's childhood was interrupted. So of course she wrote about Joey. I got teary eyed listening to it. Here it is:

Joseph Andrew

Joseph Andrew so cute and sweet
He is definitely someone you’d be lucky to meet
So smart, that even at one year old he could bulid a perfect fort
Never knowing that one day his innocent childhood would be cut short

Who knew that one curious kid and one wide open gate
Would ever determine the little boys fate
It was a families worst nightmare came to life
This feeling of sadness was worse than being stabbed with a knife

The pool in which he did drown
Brings nothing but a hidden frown
But thanks to god and the miracles he’s made
My little boy’s life did not fade

His smiles and laughs bring sudden joy
He will always and forever be my little boy
I love this kid with all my heart
And I know that no matter what happens we will never part

He may not do what most normal kids can
But to me he will always be better than them
The strength and endurance he had to push through
Has made me want to be a better person and sister for Joseph Andrew

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NeuroSuit Therapy

NeuroSuit Therapy is an intensive therapy program. You can read more about them by clicking the link above.

Accomplishments: Joey has gained his head and trunk control, learned to sit, crawl, bare weight on his arms and legs. He began talking during NeuroSuit Therapy. He has made more progress during this therapy then any other Physical or Occupational therapy he has done.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

I take Joey to the NAPA Center in Los Angeles 2x/wk, 2 hrs each time. The NAPA Center is also where Joey does his NeuroSuit Therapy. The therapist here are the best. They keep him stretched, loosened and continue teaching him how to work his body.

Tomatis Therapy

This therapy is a listening therapy. Classical music is played at different decipels to train his ear muscles to contract and expand with different sounds.

Accomplisments: He became more grounded, more centered. His eyes focus more and he is much more relaxed. His fime motor skills have also improved.

This is a home program specifically designed for Joey. You can click on the click above to read more about them. This program allows me to work with Joey at home. It compliments the therapy done at the NAPA Center.

Equestrian Therapy

Horse Back Riding. Accomplishments: He has gained incredible trunk control. Click the link for more information.

HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

This is an hour session where Joey is put in a chamber that supplies him 100% oxygen under pressure. The oxygen penetrates deep into his major organs which increases blood supply. The link will give you more information on the center I take him to.

Accomplishments: Lessen his tone. He has regained his eyesight somewhat. He also has improved cognitively.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information on the therapies.

Cranial Sacral Therapy

This is appro. a 20-45 minute therapy. The best way for me to describe it is it is like chiropractic, nothing is being cracked. The doctor is adjusting your body to get the spinal fluid moving freely through the spinal cord to the brain and to unclog any blocks due to the injury.

Stem Cell Therapy

Joey underwent stem cell therapy in China in August 2009. He received 6 injections. 2 IV and 4 Spinal. You can read all about the therapy on Joey's blog or click the title link for information on the company we went through.

Accupressure

Electric Wave Therapy

Feeding Therapy

Massage Therapy