Second Team Meeting

Raquel had an interesting OT session today. Karin came with little one pound ankle weights and was having Raquel walk around with them. She did okay - made her a little wobbly until she kinda got used to them, but they were still a little big on her. She then put them on her arms, and that didn't work either because they kept slipping off. Gabby's smallest backpack is still too big, so Karin asked if she had a fanny pack. Gabby fetched hers and Karin put the weights inside and kept adjusting it until it was tight enough and she was able to walk. Karin was able to see a change in her walking by adding that additional weight. Now I need to fill a sock with some rice (so if she falls when she's wearing it, it won't hurt her), and start having her wear it off an on throughout the day. It is supposed to help with her balance and coordination as well as give her the sensory input she is seeking.

Because this was so different than her usual routine with Karin, Raquel became very aggitated when Karin was not playing with her and we had to play the song a few times. This is rare for her OT sessions, but it did calm her and they were able to get work done. Karin also mentioned that Raquel is noticibly stronger, which is a really good thing. She's getting more and more solid each day.

Raquel had a great session with Jennifer and Janine this afternoon. Janine was amazed at how much she was talking and how cooperative she was being. After the session, we had another team meeting. They put some programs on hold - the ones that she was doing consistently and then stopped because she is bored with them - and changed a couple as well to keep her more engaged. They are all still very pleased with her progress. They even removed the manding program because Raquel no longer screams and cries to get my attention. She is consistently tapping me on the leg and arm. My only assignment in this regard is to make sure she is doing it with Mike and Gabby as well. Next week, Karin will be overlapping on Wednesday's ABA session.