Therapy!

Therapy -WEEK ONE: we assessed 78 infants & toddlers, found out a little background & started therapy. My particular schedule is: 9:30-10:30 (language therapy) we work with 7 toddlers ranging in ages 16-20 months  10:30-11:30 (language stimulation & trunk control) we work with 4 babies ranging in ages 5-9 months  11:30-12:15.(language enrichment) we work with 5 toddlers ranging in ages 27 months to 3 years, 8 months Return to "camp" for LUNCH  Then from 2:30 - 3:30 we work with 4 toddlers ranging in ages 13 months to 21 months From 3:30-4:15 each graduate student works with one baby they have chosen as a particular interest.  The other language groups are supervised by other very competent SLPs, including those proficient in feeding and swallowing.  This kind of therapy may appear laid-back, but it  is very demanding.  There are very few materials so we all have to be creative. Of course there is lots of "face to face" time where we are trying to elicit something, a movement, a gesture, a sound, or even if the baby is able to suck a bottle with minimal leakage.  So, Week one was intense and successful. We all walked away learning something new and the babies certainly will benefit.  Yesterday the assistant to the Minister of Social Welfare visited The Havens for a surprise inspection.  She was escorted by a policeman.  The facility passed the inspection and stands as a model for others. We heard that our involvement and work was impressive to the official as well.

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