“Owen was diagnosed about two years ago with a mild form of autism, and he was speech delayed. When I moved in with my son to help, the only thing Owen was saying at that time was ‘no.’ He was talking very little. Very little … Continue readingAutistic grandson is making huge strides
“One of the challenges we see at times is alignment of pediatricians with the parents’ sense of urgency that something may be wrong with their young child. There is so much research that indicates that when mom says something is wrong with that baby, 70 … Continue readingEarly childhood intervention can work wonders
“I have an older child, so I noticed there was a difference in the progress between the two of them. Ryan talked at an earlier age, but Liam wasn’t talking at all. I started to wonder and research about when I should expect him to … Continue readingSon’s speech improvements ‘a huge deal’
“My 10th grade year in high school, a classmate was in football practice when he ran into a guy with his head down. He broke his neck. So he’s paralyzed from the neck down. “At the time, I didn’t think the family pushed him hard … Continue readingHigh school incident motivates her to help others
“My left knee blew out about two years ago. It got to the point where the pain felt like someone was driving a knife under my kneecap. I bulled my way through it for a while, but I finally realized it was just wearing me … Continue readingPhysical therapy helping her become active again
“I have a lot of arthritis. I’ve had two broken ankles and a knee that’s been worked on. My back’s been worked on and my neck’s been worked on, too. Then last June while I was moving a refrigerator, I tore up the rotator cuff … Continue readingAquatic therapy makes big difference in his life
The Baytown Project recently visited staff and clients of Bay Area Rehabilitation Center, a non-profit organization that has served the local and area communities since 1948. The center’s mission is to provide outpatient therapeutic, vocational, social skill training and recreational services for people with disabilities … Continue readingBay Area Rehabilitation Center serves community
“We exist to serve the needs of the community. If you look at the history of Bay Area Rehabilitation Center, we’ve gone from assisting a small group of individuals with cerebral palsy at the very beginning to where we now provide services to the full … Continue readingHis focus is on people, programs and facilities
“I used to weigh about 380 pounds. It was slightly in the genes, I guess, but it was more just living a sedentary life, being lazy and not keeping up with myself. “I grew up playing sports. When I was in high school, I was … Continue readingDiabetes risk motivates him to lose weight
“I quit school when I was 16. I didn’t loaf or get into any trouble. I joined the Merchant Marines, and I would catch every ship I could and go just as far as I could go. I wanted to see the world, and I … Continue readingAs a teenager, he was able to travel the world