Day 667 - Halloween Costume & Speech Therapy Update
Friday, October 28th, 2022 So yesterday we had Speech therapy, whoops! These days are all running together. It was the first time James had used a Passy Muir Valve off the vent. Previously James was using an in-line PMV. Again, these are allowing James to inhale through his trach but only allowing him to exhale through his nose and mouth. Below are the consult notes that were sent by the Speech Therapist afterwards. This is a brief summary and definitely doesn't encompass all of what James can do, just mainly a required document for the program. Successes: James continues to make vocalizations, He will make signs for more and toy. James enjoys eating and will stick his tongue out to taste food. He is able to use an open cup when assisted. When he was tired he waved good-bye. He will independently transfer supine to sitting and rotate in sitting to get a toy. Challenges: James continues to reach instead of point with 1 finger. He is not waving goodbye consistently. After eating his ...