Since Taylor turned one we have had him in a program called "Early Intervention" through SUU. Taylor wasn't crawling at one, he wouldn't eat any food, (he would only take a bottle and when food was offered he would gag and throw up when we tried the food)and he couldn't talk. Just finding out about this program was a huge blessing- we were about to take him to a specialist in St. George and it was going to cost a pretty penny. Early Intervention has been completely free for us. We were able to have Taylor work with a physical therapist, speech therapist, & food therapist who each came to our home monthly for the first year and then worked with him in a class room setting for the next year. Taylor has improved leaps and bounds and I can't express my gratitude enough for the program and the people who have helped me and my son. The letter below is a thank you I gave the workers- it lists some of the things Taylor couldn't do when he started and things he can do now. What a difference it is!!
What you have done for my son “m”eans “M”illions!!!
There is so much more that you have done for my son than is listed below, thank you for helping teach him and me how to release my son from the chains that held him captive. Thanks to you-I have my son; a happy, bubbly, cheerful, loud, silly boy- and he has his life too. Thank you- more than you will ever know. -Teona HUmphries
Before:
-He couldn’t speak
-He was in the 0% in weight
-he couldn’t crawl
-he wouldn’t eat anything!
-He wouldn’t let me leave his side
Now:
-He doesn’t stop talking
-He is around the 20% in weight
-he runs, jumps, & hops around
-he eats and tries new foods
-He gives me a hug and a kiss and says goodbye
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