Amie has been attending speech therapy 3-4 days a week for a couple of months now with Connie. If you notice the electrodes to Amie's neck, that is the Vita-stim that I have talked about. They send electrical currents into Amie's muscles & nerves to help stimulate them to work more effectively. During the Vita-stim, Amie eats, talks & "gargles" (that's what they are both doing here).
The last two days, Connie has given Amie liquids in an open top cup!!!! This is HUGE!! Not only is it normal liquids (not thickened) -- but without the special straw or in a bottle!! Today she drank at least a total of 6 ounces this way! She did have a couple of coughing spells (which is why we are only doing it in therapy) -- but for the most part -- she has done PHENOMENAL!!
Amie's favorite time is after the Vita-stim -- Connie lets her blow bubbles (not only does she love it, but the blowing is actually part of her therapy!!)
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