PT: EZ come EZ go...

When Selina arrived here this summer, I knew she was behind developmentally. With medicals indicating she had central nervous system disorder, aphasia, weak legs, etc. Edited to add: I knew she did not have CNS or any of the things her medicals indicated. It just showed how far behind she was when she entered the home. I knew she would qualify for something though as she was definitely delayed. Being employed in the special education field, I knew the importance of getting her help as soon as possible as early intervention is so incredibly important.

I had Selina evaluated very soon after we arrived home. She basically has at least a 25% delay in all areas tested. As part of the evaluation, I requested a consult from a physical therapist as Selina learned to walk on such weak legs. I wanted to make sure that her walking was progressing as it should and the she bears weight on her legs appropriately and such. Also with my experience, motor development is the area that I don't know as much about so it was important to have this area looked at.

A physical therapist came out and evaluated Selina. She said at the time that she was borderline for qualifying but because of her situation, she decided that she would qualify her. She went over the areas that she wanted to target for goals. This included Selina doing the following: catching a ball, jumping and improving her balance on uneven surfaces.

Well a month later, the PT came for her first therapy session. She started working on the goals but as she did, she realized Selina could do each thing. I sat there saying to myself, "wow, yea, we worked on that too this month but I didn't think she could do it this well!"

So about 45 minutes into the session, the PT says, "Well, her motor skills are age appropriate now"

EZ come, EZ go. It looks like she will be seen one more time and then dismissed. The obstacle courses the kids made to work on jumping with her this month along with them playing ball with her almost daily, really went far.

Selina just amazes me every day. She has such a desire to interact with people and to learn. I see it with our family and friends as well as her classmates at school. It is fun and exciting to see a child that you give birth to achieve each milestone such as walking, first word, etc BUT... to see a child that was so disadvantaged but that is really a bright and capable child catch up from all they missed- it is truly incredible. The rate at which she is learning is astonishing. She still has services from a Speech Therapist and Developmental Specialist but she is making huge progress in these areas also.

Selina learns so much every single day- she has come so far since the day she arrived at the adoption center in January....


I just had to share this exciting news as I am so proud of her. She is such a determined and strong girl that I can't wait to see what her future holds and what other accomplishments she will make. All I know is that whatever it is, I am so grateful that she is our daughter and that I am so blessed to share in her journey...