On Monday, Colby had his first visit to Vanderbilt's Pediatric Rehab at 100 Oaks. This appointment was for a therapist to evaluate his gross motor skills and determine what type of services he will require. The therapist that did his evaluation was so nice. In fact, everyone there was professional and nice. I am very impressed with the facility. Colby seemed to like it too. He was smiling and flirting with everyone as usual!
After doing the Peabody Assessment with Colby, the therapist determined that Colby should start PT once a week. The Peabody assesses three areas: object manipulation (ball handling), stability, and locomotion. Colby did great with object manipulation. He is right on target in this area. In the area of stability, he is at about a 9 month level, and with locomotion, he is around a 6 month level. The good news is that the therapist sees no underlying developmental problems...it is strictly a strength issue for Colby. Since he has undergone two surgeries and been uncomfortable having tummy time, he has not been able to develop the strength it requires to roll over, crawl, pull up, etc. She thinks that he will be able to increase his strength and be on the move in no time. We can't wait to see him go!
Colby's first therapy session is in two weeks, and he will then go every Tuesday from 10-10:50. I'm really looking forward to meeting his therapist, Shirley. I'm sure she will be great with him!
Colby enjoyed a quick snack while we waited on the therapist to go over his scores with us. Thank you Melissa for telling me about these little drinks...Colby and Brody both love them!
He had so much fun playing with this toy. It was great for encouraging him to work!
3 comments:
Yeah!! I am so glad that they like those drinks. Sometimes that's the only thing I can get Ashlyn to drink.
What type of drinks are those? I am always looking for new things for my picky eater/drinker.
That looks like a toy I would have fun playing with, as well. :)
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