Tuesday September 24th, 2024
Piper's Heath Golf Club - 5501 Trafalgar Rd, Milton ON
2023 MIRACLE CHILD - MEET JOHNJohn will be 7 years old this October. He was diagnosed with Autism at 2 ½ years old. Initially because he was so young, he was diagnosed with "Mild" autism, throughout the years his mother believes that has changed to moderate or severe autism. He is non-verbal which is what initially concerned his parents. Right after the diagnosis they started speech therapy. He has now been through 4 speech therapists and still no words. John walks on his tippy toes which has meant a referral to a physiotherapist and a specialist to help correct this. He needs braces in order to flatten his feet. These braces on his feet are specially designed to fit him and cost Approx. $800.00 each time. Being a growing boy he out grows these braces every 12-18 months. He is also currently in Occupational therapy which helps him with his fine motor skills. READ MORE |