Submitted by Sharon Branand, PTA
Before | After |
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Had never spoken to his doctor before | At his most recent appointment, spoke to his doctor for the first time; doctor has decreased meds |
A 20-year-old man has been doing rhythmic movements [from the Brain and Sensory Foundations course] for six weeks. He has Down Syndrome and Autism.
"He just went to a follow up with one of his doctors and for the first time ever he conversed with his doctor and answered questions! The doctor noted that he was at a very different place this visit and decreased his meds."
Mom explained what they were doing. She has several more examples of his new ability to be flexible and less bothered by stimuli. Amazing!!”
[Edited for length and clarity; emphasis added]