Communicating
Today was a full day at PCMC. We met with Dr. Null again, whom was pleased to see Jonah doing well. He also made it through the Dysphasia clinic. He met with A pediatric Gastroentologist, Dietitian, Psychologist-which I think was checking all of us out mentally, and the Occupational Therapist. We were in the room for about 2.5 hours. Jonah was a champion!!! for Sure. I asked the OT about the head shaking and head hitting. She said something along the lines of propreosceptors and wanting to move. She showed us how to do deep touch, which means put a lot of pressure on him, hold him tight, and move him - rock, sway, or bounce. After Grandma Raine successfully navigated a horrible drive home during rush our, Jonah was excited to play with mom. In the video, sorry it is so dark, we learned and are continuing to learn how Jonah is communicating with us. He uses hand tapping or in the video he uses his voice!!! Exciting. A big thanks to Catherine Webb and her wonderful family in g...