MASONS TEAM...
For the last 3 years I have met some amazing women who have worked with Mason, educated me, and who we consider family. The next 3 months will be our last 3 months with these women. I am sad beyond words, they have inspired me, cheered me on when I needed it the most, educated me, and have become friends.
When Mason does something for the first time, crawling, walking, talking...ect. I send out a massive text to Mason's team. Let's face it even though the therapists think I don't need them they are WRONG and I enjoy them being part of every milestone!
These women have developed a relationship with Mason and know him well. His likes, dislikes, wants and needs. These women have saw the crazy side in me, endured a million questions and they are still with us! ha.
I don't know what I am going to do without these women weekly but I do know (bc i'm told weekly) they are only a phone call away and will be forever in our hearts!
"Early childhood intervention provides support for infants and young children who have developmental delays or disabilities, their families and communities, in order to promote the child development and inclusion
Developmental Interventionist:
trained in education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or sociology.
MARY "If there's one advice I could give you, is know, YOU are the driver, you control who your passengers are when it comes to Mason. Remember that." 
Physical Therapy focuses on gross motor skills to improve your child’s ability to move and function across all environments. number of physical and medical issues may delay your child’s development of various gross motor skills. She helps with basic gross motor skills of sitting, walking, running, jumping and riding a tricycle.
LAURIE
"You are the squeaky wheel, Squeaky wheels get the most attention...BE the Squeaky wheel!"
Speech and language therapy (SLP) communication between your child and the world around (family, school and community) him. Communication includes not only speech, but also facial expressions, smiles, gestures, and alternative systems such as sign language. Challenges emerge for many children with Down syndrome. A child who has Down syndrome may have more difficulty with expressive language (talking) than with receptive language (understanding).
MANDY "You're an awesome mommy!"
A little about TRE (The Resource Exchange)
The resource exchange is for ages 0-3
It is a in home program where trained professionals come to the child, based on developmental delays or based on a medical diagnosis.
MARY "If theres one advice I could give you...remember this, YOU are the driver, YOU control the passengers when it comes to Mason." 
SARA "I didn't know why Mason had so many therapists, then I met you... You know what you want for Mason and you won't settle for anything less. I'm the same way."  |
Service Coordinator
Guides families through the assessment and intervention process. They also assure that early intervention services and supports documented in the child's and family's individualized family service plan. (IFSP) result in adequate progress toward achieving the desired outcomes.
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Music Therapy :
Music Therapists use music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.
CINDY "YOU are Mason's advocate. No one knows Mason like you do."Typically at Mason's age, the child would have one therapist. At this time he has 5. I had to fight for these therapist to stick with us bc of the service coordinator trying to convince me one was plenty. I feel that each one of these therapist bring something different to the table, and they have their own unique, individual relationship with Mason and I don't think Mason would be where he was without them. Mason has 5 therapists, does about 5 hours a week with these therapist. I wouldn't have it any other way.
