Jayen had physical therapy today because of the snow storm and a change in the schedule. He has been having occupational therapy twice a week but our physical therapist left and they have not found a suitable replacement.
Jayen was showing her all his cool new tricks. We had to do his standardized test again because his goals were still things like sitting for 30 seconds, or rolling over. We are now working on standing for 30 seconds independently, taking beginning steps towards walking, climbing down stairs. He is making so much progress and I can't believe where he has come from to where he is now.
The therapist is a little concerned about his steps when he walks. She noticed a slight inversion of his toes and eversion of his right foot. He likes to walk on the outsides of his feet. She suggested we look into getting him Supra Malleolar Orthosis (SMOs). The SMO is designed to maintain a vertical, or neutral heel while also supporting the three arches of the foot. This can help improve standing balance and walking.
Hopefully we will find out soon. We have therapy again on Thursday, but we are not sure when we will talk to the orthotics specialist.
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