Until now, we have not had a dedicated room for our children's physical therapy. As we've grown and encountered more and more unique special needs, we came to realize this was a necessity. Right now we do therapy wherever we can -- sometimes hanging equipment from doorways, and working around whatever busy activities are going on in the home. For the sake of the kids, who need an area where they can do therapy undisturbed and uninterrupted, we've made this a priority. Since we finished the new preschool classroom, we are now renovating the old preschool classroom to be a therapy room. Our doctor and nurse will have offices directly adjoining the therapy room, and we hope to bring on a full-time physical therapist in the near future! Most of the work that needs to be done, other than the office renovation, is cosmetic, so we are hopeful that within a few weeks, we will have a fully-functioning therapy room. Check back often to watch the status!

Physical Therapy Needs:
Fun Tube
Boppy Pillow
Tactile Bars
Assorted Square and Round Pegboard

     

The Therapy Room Construction
January 14, 2008
These two doors lead into office space. As part of the renovation, we will close off the door on the right side, knock down the internal wall between the two rooms, and create one large office for our doctor and nurse.
This worker was readying the walls and ceiling for a fresh coat of paint.
Removing the wooden door frame in preparation of closing off the door.
View into the office.
Working on the light fixtures.

January 15, 2008
   
The door is closed off! Everything is moving quickly.
This picture shows the new office with the dividing wall recently removed.

January 16, 2008
   
Everything is displaced right now, but it won't be long until we are ready to use the room again.
Continuing preparations for new paint.

January 17, 2008
   
The walls are almost ready for the fresh paint!

January 21, 2008
   
The painting in the new therapy room is finished! Each wall is a different color. We think the kids will like it!
The new office for our doctor and nurse is a beautiful shade of purple!

Febuary 15, 2008
   
More and more equipment has arrived!
Peter starts his therapy.
Brett's learning to walk.
Working with his nanny, Peter is starting to make great progress.

March 15, 2008
   

Installing the beam that will be used to suspend several swings and other therapy devices.


March 18, 2008
   
Each time we look, more equipment has arrived!
Cheryl plays around with the equipment.
Philip's working on his trunk muscles so that he can learn to crawl.
Aaron's having a good time.
All the kids like to crawl through the tunnel, and the ones who do it for therapy don't even know it is work!
Philip crawls into the tunnel
to practice rolling over.
Julia demonstrates how this equipment is used.
Brett enjoys therapy time with his nanny.

April 2008
Adah works on her fine motor skills with the activity wall.
Joseph pushes pegs
into the wall.
Abigail has fun making music.
Cheryl climbs the ladder.
Brett can climb the ladder, too!

May 2008
Cheryl practices walking
down the stairs.
Brett works on his balance
with the swing.
Is that Addison in the big tube? She's learning to roll over!

June 2008
Who's inside the hammock?
It's Gabriel!
Now it's William's turn!
Addison practices sitting up
with the swing.
We're working here, Addison -- it's no time for a nap!


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