Johnny's AFOs

Johnny has been sporting his new AFOs around the house the last few days. The first day was a disaster--to sum it up, he was pissed off. He couldn't move around with the fluidity and ease he's so used to and he knew it--and let us know his objection. I also chalked alot of it up to him just being flat out tired from the appointments and shoe shopping, etc. of the day. Yesterday he tollerated them much better and today, he's already adjusted his movements and returned to his near lighting-fast speed.

We're looking forward to increasing Physical Therapy to 2x/week starting in January--and of course, those first steps :) His first goal to achieve before that, though, will be learning to bear his weight through his legs and stand independently. His PT is amazing and has been at this for 20+ years so I know we are in great hands! Once we start PT with the AFOs, we will be able to learn and implement new activities throughout the day that will help him achieve these new goals. It's so awesome to have new goals, isn't it?! It means you've accomplished the old ones!