Day 24

First, Ryan had speech therapy. The did some verbal exercises using metaphors and synonyms.

Following speech, Ryan had life skills therapy. The therapist worked with Ryan on making a grocery list for items you will need to make dinner in the near future.

In constraint induced therapy, Ryan played Connect Four again. He said he tied (won 2, lost 2).

Ryan practiced transfers from the floor to standing in PT. The therapist also had him do more exercises in kneeling position as well as practice bridging with one leg at a time.

Today, Ryan went rock climbing at Dick's Sporting Goods. The rock wall attendants in the store were very helpful. A physical therapist and a recreational therapist helped Ryan climb to the top of the wall. He said there were times that he wanted to give up but didn't. His perseverance helped him achieve his goal.

Click on the picture below for pictures from the climb. :)

Rock Climbing

After rock climbing, Ryan worked with a life skills therapist to build a list for other therapists of things Ryan wants to work on. 

Today, Ryan and I were interviewed by a speech pathology student. She asked questions about our experiences, challenges, thoughts and feelings since Ryan's injury. She will be using this information in a paper she is writing for one of her classes. We were happy to help her and share our experience.