Fighting Joey: Good Morning To You

Friday, November 6, 2009

Good Morning To You

Joey woke up this morning and said "Good Morning To You". His "Good Morning" was very clear, the "to you" was not as much. The SCT has really helped Joey's speech. He says a lot more words. He is doing awesome.

On Monday we start a 30 day Sensory Program. We are headed down to Oceanside for 12 days of in clinic therapy. The therapy involves auditory, motion, and lights (for vision). He has a hour a day of this. So yes the rest of the time we will be a little bored.

I rented a 1 bed condo for pretty cheap, it is right on the beach. I got a call yesterday from the owner saying that she has to rent it to someone else for 3 months. So she has upgraded us to a 2 bdr penthouse for the same price. Whoo Hoo! So if anyone wants to come and visit I have plenty of room.

After the 12 days we will be sent home with the light box to continue the vision part for 18 more days. I'm praying that with the SCT helping with his vision, this will really push it over the edge. But then again I will take any improvement.

In December, Joey will start HBOT again for a round of 40 treatments. Then we will be back to a regular schedule until April or so.

UHHHHHH! I'm tired just thinking about it.

Have a Wonderful Day Everyone.

1 comment:

Gayle said...: Sounds like the stem cells are doing their job!!!!!!

Cousin Gayle; November 6, 2009 at 1:54 PM

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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