Jaymin is a smart and social little guy who captures the heart of all who meet him! He was born 14 weeks prematurely, following some poor decisions by his birth mother. Due to his very fragile condition, he suffered severe brain bleeds during his first few days of life. He spent his first 1 1/2 months in the NICU with no visitors, until he was placed in foster care and I received a call about him. I fell in love from the very first moment I held that tiny bundle with paper-thin skin and a tiny hat that was far too big for his head!
After 111 days in the NICU, Jaymin was finally able to come home. In December of 2012, Jaymin's adoption was finalized and he now has an older brother and sister and a mom who spoils him every day! Although he has exceeded expectations in multiple areas, the damage done to his brain has significantly impaired his vision and motor abilities. At 3 years old, he is still unable to sit up, crawl, stand, or walk.
Jaymin has been receiving ABM lessons for over 2 years now and we have noticed many improvements in multiple areas. At 1 year old I was trying to get used to the idea that he was blind, but now he smiles when he sees my face. He can now answer questions with "ah" for yes, and has recently started rolling onto his belly.
The Anat Baniel Method is a science-based approach that focuses on the child's brain and it's ability to change and learn. It uses slow and gentle movements that get the brain's attention, so it can learn to create new neural patterns that bypass damaged areas.
Last year I started training to become an ABM practitioner in order to benefit Jaymin as much as possible. We currently have to travel over 3 hours away to see his practitioner for a cluster of lessons over 3-4 days each month.
Updated September 26, 2014- Jaymin will be having a surgery to lessen the spasticity in his hips in Feb 2015. This surgery has to be done in Texas, so his insurance will not pay for it. Please see updates for more info.
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