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Adam and APD

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:42:53 GMT

Adam's audiologist diagnosed him with APD in November (auditory processing disorder). He was extremely sensitive to background sounds and had a severe decoding problem in his left ear. He has always failed hearing exams at school, but his hearing was actually fine. After a couple months of training using Earobics and de- sensitizing him to background noise, his APD evaluation came back NORMAL yesterday! Another huge success for Adam. He is finishing 4th grade next week with an A- average. What a kid!

Adam and 4th Grade

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:25:48 GMT

This has been an amazing year for Adam again. 4th grade will be over soon and Adam has mastered PowerPoint presentations, many new algebra concepts and the art of delivering a very effective speech. Adam honored me with the option to "opt-out" of my parent-teacher conference because he is above grade level on everything. And the first report card ever to have a "satisfactory" in listening was achieved.

Adam played fall ball with the Hart baseball league and the entire team cheered like crazy on the day when Adam got his first hit, stole second and third bases and then made it home and scored! Adam is a 2nd degree yellow belt in karate already and will participate in a sparring competition next weekend.

Adam is looking forward to summer and science and art camp as well as doing another round of metronome training to see how much more improvement we can get for next year!

Adam is Back to School

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:48:47 GMT

Adam had a terrific summer not having to attend summer school for the first time and not having many restrictions from the broken femur. He was right back riding his bike and swimming again. He began 4th grade yesterday and was very excited to learn that he will work on a laptop all year at school!

Adam's Last Femur Surgery

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:11:50 GMT

The surgery to remove titanium from the femur was a huge success. I cannot describe the feeling and emotion a parent has when they wheel your child into surgery. I feel so much pain for any parent that has to experience this. It is so hard to sit and wait while your child's health/survival lies in the hands of another.

Adam is fine. He is watching the Laker game and cheering them on! He can bend the leg in 3-4 weeks and ride a bike for the first time in 7 months.

Adam's Story Released before Surgery

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:28:02 GMT

June 7, 2009. I plan to announce my new webpage today dedicated to parents whose children have KD. It is the day before Adam's last femur surgery to remove the titanium from his femur. Thank you Tom Houston for making my webpage dream come true!