The return of the black leotard

Well not really, it's more like return of the Spio vest, for an awesome physical therapy with our favorite PT Sammy.  I secretly think that Lucas is slowly becoming a fan of this black piece of spandex because he tolerates it so well and has even done some pretty smooth movements in it.  I have learned that after about 3-4 hours in the compression garment we do need to get Lucas out of it because he gets too sweaty in it.  If nothing more I am glad to know that we have this additional tool to be able to help Lucas increase his trunk strength and fine tune his gross motor skills.

Sit to Stand positioning

 

Lucas being motivated by looking at himself in the mirror

Assisted sitting on the bench! Glad we have some of these at home too.  (Thanks grandpa!)

"Geesh....I am so tired!"

"Ok, so they want me to bend down and get those?"

"No problem, I got this!"

 

Lucas' Super Hero Outfit AKA Spio Suit

Today during PT we actually got to use our Spio Suit which is a compression garment that assists with sensory processing as well as overall movement control.  It is also used to assist with whole body sensory awareness and respiratory functioning in children.  So you can understand why this would be something worthwhile and beneficial for our little Lucas.  I wondered how he might tolerate the suit since it is made of Lycra and has a pretty snug fit to it but not to where it stops him from moving freely or sitting up.  We are going to begin with wearing the suit for about 30 minutes each day this weekend and then increase our time with it which could include keeping it on Lucas for most of the time he is awake.  Wish us luck.

Sitting up in the Spio

"Mom, I don't think this look is quite for me"

In action!