ANDREW DAVIS BENEFIT

Andrew’s had a very busy day today. He starts his day off with his occupational therapist who helps him get ready in the morning. Andrew did get his left foot in his shoe on his own today. The occupational therapist helps with brushing his teeth, washing his face, and his personal hygiene regimens.

He then goes into his physical therapy. His physical therapist had him stand up 10 times today, walk using the harness, and even introduced the treadmill today. At this point, Andrew was very exhausted. My Mom said she did see him move his right leg once on his own. Andrew is still in his harness during his workout on the treadmill. Apparently, he remembered enough about working out on a treadmill because he pulled the red string to stop it. Haha! Sometimes the stories I hear about him, crack me up! Only Andrew!

After physical therapy, he then recieves speech therapy. The speech therapist has him doing different communication activities and bribes him with applesauce and pudding. She said she doesn’t think it will take long before she starts changing the food consistancy. He isn’t having any troubles eating those two things!

By the time he finished those three therapies, he was completely wiped out and took a nap. After he woke up, they took him on another 15 minute walk out in the courtyard.

They said Andrew’s not smiling as much anymore as he realizes what he has to face and seeing people do things he used to, but hopefully that will just make him fight harder in the long run!