Generally a successful week. We have two groups of five that join us for play therapies in the morning and afternoon. These kids are between 9 and 15 years of age and are able to walk and verbalize a bit. They are each special gifts with complex stories and backgrounds. As I sit here this morning before Church, I will profile a couple.
Cynthia.: She is about 9 and almost no verbal skills. She has some form of PICA and continuously tests everything with her tongue. Typically a piece of string or fabric which she whips around her mouth continuously. She is very sweat and appreciates a hug.
Sandra: She is new to the center. She is still terrified of everyone and everything. She spends much of the time covering her ears because of all the loud noises.
Orlando: Great kid. About 11. Very low intelligence, but very calm and pleasant to be with. From a distance he looks like a regular kid with some freckles on his nose. His non-speech communications is a spitting movement with his mouth.
Elfido: he is a bit older, maybe 15. He had a profound palsy and shakes continuously. With assistance he can walk a bit.
Carlos: Strong 11 year old. He really needs to run and play outside. He has a lot of energy and does not know how to sit still. He has been characterized as aggressive, but it is mainly the lack of strenuous physical activity that makes him act like that.
We got some new toys and they are a big hit. It seems like they all have high levels of hyperactivity. Thanks to Jenny for acquiring them. Also, a big thanks to Jose and his friends and family for the swing set. It is an enormous blessing.
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