Here are some photos and updates from the camp held from Jan.3rd to Jan.12th. It has been our dream to attend this camp so you can imagine how excited we were to finally attend this camp and work with Dr. Masgutova and her team!
On the first day of the camp, Dr. Masgutova performed thorough assessment on Taisei . She checked his reflexes and explained what is going on with his body. Then, she gave us instructions on which exercises we should focus on. After this assessment, detailed camp and home programs were developed for Taisei. (Dr. Masgutova also made rounds to see each child throughout the duration of camp.) Her work is nothing short of miraculous and amazing to watch firsthand.
Everyday, Taisei was assigned to work with a team of 6 therapists and each therapist was responsible for different reflex treatment below:
- Reflex Re-patterning
- Oral/Facial/Visual reflex
- Archetypes
- Neuro-structural
- Tactile
- Proprioception/Cognitive
- Breathing Reflex
Each day, therapy started at 9:30 am and ended at 4:30pm. Parents were heavily involved so that they can learn all the techniques from the therapists and perform them at home as part of the home program after camp. Every night, just the parents attended the parent training session until 8:30 pm. Talk about a full schedule! But it was very informative and well worth it.
So did we see any changes in Taisei after the camp? Yes!! Here is what we have noticed:
1. His body is more symmetric. There was noticeable difference between the perceived length of his left and right legs before. But now they are almost even.
2. His left hand grasp (his weaker side) is much stronger. He started to grasp with his fingers rather than his palm.
3. He started humming when he hears a song he likes. When I sing a song to him, he mimics my voice and tries to sing along with me. Amazing!
4. He started moving his tongue more actively which is a major milestone towards speaking.
5. His cognition improved. He responds to conversations more quickly. (He can't speak but he responds to what other people are saying by smiling, laughing, etc.)
6. He started to show more facial expressions. (See pictures below.)
7. He can sit by himself much better on the sofa. His balance improved so much. He can even dance while he sits on it.
8. His eyes are more focused and engaged. They look more stable.
I can't wait to see what other improvement he will show in the future as we continue this therapy. With your continuous support, Taisei will be able to attend future camps.
God bless you all!
OK. Let's work on his reflexes!
Taisei with a therapist
Taisei enjoying his therapies
Doing treatment outside as it was sunny out
Here is Taisei with Dr. Masgutova
Taisei 's balance improved and he can sit more straight now.
