Kid of the Week - Tom

 

Meet Tom!

In the above pictures Tom is getting Speech Therapy he also receives Occupational Therapy at TEAM. Tom is a very loving and active little boy. He loves to fish with his Dad and brothers. Tom loves to play soccor and hanging out with his siblings watching cartoons. Tom is a fun little boy and loves his family very much. A note from Tom's Speech Language Pathologist. Tom began speech/language treatment last year a very somber, almost non-verbal child with anyone besides his family. He had been attending an English-speaking preschool and I believe, just needed supports in Spanish to help him overcome his extreme shyness with adults outside of the home. In one year, Tom has made the equivalent to over 3 years in expressive language and the shy little boy that wouldn't even make eye contact with me a year ago, talks my leg off now! He thinks girls are gross, so any language tasks that use words like "girl", "woman", "kiss", "pretty", "heart", "love" he refuses to participate in saying "Ewwww! That's speenky!" (stinky). Tom is an absolute delight to instruct and has taught this therapist all about trout fishing and all things out-doorsy. I am so very proud of Tom Murphy Garcia-Rodriguez!!

Spanish Tranlation:

Tom Murphy es un nino muy activo y cariñoso. le gusta ir a pescar con su papá y sus hermanos. A el gusta jugar futbol (soccer) y tambien ver caricaturas con los hermanos. Tom es muy divertido y quiere mucho a toda su familia. Tom comenzo terapia de habla-lenguaje el año pasado con una actitud muy seria, con una comunicavion verval muy pobre hacia extraños, pero no hacia su familia.Tom asiste a pre-escolar en donde solo es habla Ingles y, yo creeo que el solo se necesita suportes en español para ayudarle a superar su verguenza con los adultos fuerra de su casa. En un año, Tom he progresado el equivalente a más de tres años en enguaje expresivo y el niño avergonzado que no podia hacer contactos visual conmigo, hoy despues de un año “habla hasta por los codos” El piensa que las ninas son repugnante, entonces trabajo de lenguaje que usa las palabras como "nina", "mujer", "beso", "bonita", "corazon" o "amor", el se nega a participar, diciendo ""Ewwww! That's speenky!" (stinky). El enseñarle es una alegria absoluta, tambien el me ha enseñado todo hacerca de la pesca y de las cosas afuera en el campo. Tengo mucho orgullo de Tom Murphy Garcia-Rodriguez!!

Kid of the Week - Berkeley

Meet Berkeley!

Above Berkeley is getting Physical therapy with Mrs. Danielle. Berkeley has been coming to TEAM since her family moved to Arkansas in January. She also receives Occupational and Speech therapy at TEAM. Mom and Berkeley's sisters were at her session today. Berkeley loves to play with her baby dolls, her piano, and guitars. Her favorite foods are yogurt, crackers, and frozen veggies. Her older sister Brighton is her biggest cheerleader. She was giving her lots of love yesterday. Mom has seen great changes in Berkeley over the last few months. Mom said her confidence is improving and she is now standing independently. Yesterday Berkeley was showing off and pushed to stand for the first time at the clinic. We were all cheering for her! Danielle is so proud of Berkeley and was excited to tell me that Berkeley is almost walking! In speech Berkeley is also making great progress babbling, doing sign language, and saying some words. Berkeley has a great smile and loves to sing songs. Her favorite song is Jesus Loves Me! I had so much fun watching this precious family yesterday!

Kid of the Week - Mason

Mason receives Physical and Speech Therapy at TEAM

Above Mason is doing Physical therapy with Mr. Eric. Today Mason was jumping, running, and riding a tricycle. Mason has been receiving Speech and Physical therapy at TEAM for 2 years. Mason loves Dinosaurs, Cars, and Toy Story. His favorite foods are cheese, milk, applesauce, and yogurt. Mason has a big sister named Avery. Avery is his biggest cheerleader and is so proud when Mason learns something new. Mom said she loves watching Mason learn how to communicate. Mason is starting to talk more and he knows he is responsible for answering questions and communicating. Mom is thrilled with the progress Mrs. Mandy has made with his communication skills. Mason loves to wrestle. He and Mr. Eric have a lot of fun in Physical therapy. Mason loves to be outside and playing golf. Mom said Mason will be a golfer one day! I really enjoyed watching Mason in therapy this week. He brightened my day!

Kid of the Week - Esperanza

Esperanza receiving Physical Therapy with Mrs. Tabitha

Esperanza is such an amazing little girl. She has been coming to TEAM for 2 years and continues to receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy. I talked to her Mom today and she is excited about how much Esperanza is talking. She is really starting to mimic everything Mom said. Esperanza loves the Backyardigans and to sing and dance. Her favorite song is Stay by Sugarland. She also loves movies. Esperanza enjoys people and other kids. I have to admit Esperanza melts my heart. I love seeing her at the clinic and watching her grow and change.

Happy Valentine's Day from Children's Therapy TEAM!

Kid of the Week - Maliyeh

Maliyeh receiving PT, OT and ST

It doesn't get any cuter than this! Maliyeh receives physical, occupational, and speech therapy at TEAM. She has been coming to the clinic for 2 years. Maliyeh loves dancing, movies and coloring. Her favorite movie is Princess and the Frog. Her favorite foods are yogurt, rice, and hot dogs. She has an older sister and brother. Maliyeh has a dog that she of course named Princess.

Mom said that Maliyeh loves coming to TEAM. Mom is very happy with the progress Maliyeh has made in the two years at TEAM. Mom reported that Maliyeh is talking more and uses her left arm more.

Maliyeh is pictured above receiving PT on the swing with Mrs. Christina, in OT working on fine motor skills with Mrs. Julie, and having a tea party during her ST session with Mrs. Rachel. Maliyeh is a bright star at our clinic and made my day!