Dislocated hips, seizures and ABA therapy

He was in Loyola hospital for 3 weeks  and was transferred to Marion Joy hospital. He had difficulty with therapy because of  his Down syndrom he has weak muscles. When the therapists try to work with him Marco will become aggressive. Therapy has been hard because Marco is nonverbal and cannot say that he is tired or not feeling good.

After our BCBA came to consult with the staff the staff now has tools to work better with Marco. He had a great day in physical therapy. They are doing preference assessments, reinforcing him after each response, giving him breaks before he becomes frustrated, and pairing themselves with his activities.
With continue in our journal

Toilet Training May 16th at 8:55pm

I Did It 

Marco Feeding

Marco is working on using utensils. He does well with eating with a spoon.

Water Sensory therapy with Marquito!

You can stay in therapy your whole life, but you've got to live life and not talk about life.

I find a therapy in playing water, in many different ways.

To go into therapy is an adventure, I know I'll feel so much better afterwards.

The greatest healing therapy is friendship, smile, patience and love.

There are no walls that you and I cannot jump. Who said it would be easy to live with your disabilities ?….Who…?

The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.

Never be afraid to offer a smile; sure the risk is that a few foolish people may misinterpret my kindness as weakness, but the sweet reward is that as you make new friends and encourage others, the foolish will learn the error of their ways because you did at least show them your teeth.

Replace the word can’t with can. Know that you can, believe that you can, and know with all of your heart that you will. You will succeed in spite of any obstacles that may try to hinder you! There’s so much power in having a positive attitude, positive mindset, and positive outlook.

It was so risky and so scary, and yet at the same time, so beautiful. Maybe the truth was, it shouldn't be easy to be amazing. Then everything would be. It's the things you fight for and struggle with before earning that have the greatest worth. When something is difficult to come by, you'll do that much more to make sure it's even harder -if not impossible- to lose

Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.

Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

If you have a positive attitude and constantly strive to give your best effort, eventually you will overcome your immediate problems and find you are ready for greater challenges.

Speech therapy, speech therapy, communication development in children with Down Syndrome and Autism

The impact of the stimulation and quality of content of speech effect the pace of development of language and knowledge of children.

Suitable environment to promote a positive early child development, forming the structure or framework for learning throughout childhood and later

With the famous journalist and writer Patsy Adolph

 The children follow the pattern of their parents in communicative style and action.  
Through our always beloved, with famous singer Lula Valdivia

Down Syndrome Awareness day March 21st

March 21st is Down Syndrome Awareness day! 

When my son was born with Down Syndrome

My treasure

My dream come true

You are the light of my day My angel!!

My most wonderful feeling


 Marquito, at last I’ve found you, you are my own perfect radiance!

You arrived in my life as the most beautiful rainbow after the storm.

With a wonderful smile that turns everything into light and joy.

Your hands express in every embrace, the most sincere and beautiful emotion.

Your sweet and clear look is the engine to all our achievements.

Our unique connection and complicity expresses all sounds.

The most beautiful melody, making the world exceptional and fascinating.

Each step is a reward for the hard work and tenacity of your innocent being.

I proudly see you walk through life and I say to myself

“If he can, so can I”. You are a great inspiration, my Marquito,

Tender angel,

Gift from God.

To speak of you, is to speak of love.

Seeing and contemplating you each instant of my life, is sweet wisdom.

Your silences and lack of silences, is the communication of our souls and hearts.

Your sole innocence, your smile makes of my life a gorgeous rainbow.

You are made up of love, made up of kisses, hugs, affection; you are gentleness and tenderness personified. You are my son, a piece of heaven.

My dream made true, the angel of my dreams come true, love turned human, full of tenderness, innocence and love. A treasure called miracle of life and hope.

This is you, my dear Marquito.

The most wonderful inspiration, a perfectly made masterpiece

You came to this life as another gift, and that does not make you any different

This makes you a super special person, because you are my champion,

My son, dearest ray of light.

You were born to fill my life with much love and hope.




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Martha Genetz

The condition of Autism Spectrum Disorder- Diagnosis

Many spiritual things are invaluable such as love and a kind word.
A grateful smile is priceless, and it's free !!
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