Intensive therapy round 2!

Today we started Starfish therapies intensive program for Audrey.  I was a bit nervous that it wouldn’t live up to the hype of our last intensive (Virginia trip) but am so glad to report how great day 1 was! It’s amazing to see what Audrey can do when given the time with these amazing therapists. 

Today she was assessed, then they jumped right into working with her. For the next 3 weeks, they will focus on:

*increasing crawling distance/consistency

*work on transition to standing 

*gain stability for standing activities

*continue to strengthen the use of her right hand.

So excited to be here and feel extremely blessed that we have a place to stay only 2 miles away from the clinic! Very thankful to have such a huge support system, especially my mom. We wouldn’t be able to do this without her help! 

It’s never easy for me to be out of routine but Audrey is being a trooper and adjusting like a champ. I’m so proud of her and can’t wait to see how far she comes. #kickingcask

Author: Rachel Alves

Hi there! I am a special needs mom to a beautiful, sweet girl. Audrey has a mutation on her CASK Gene. This is a rare genetic disorder that effects her globally. It has caused a seizure disorder as well as gross motor, fine motor and speech delays. A Microcephaly diagnosis comes along with it as well. Our last 8 years have been filled with therapy, learning about our daughter's disorder and also learning to cope while finding joy. Thank you for taking the time to read about our journey. For more information on the CASK Gene, please visit my Instagram @alvesmomkickingCASK. View all posts by Rachel Alves