My daughter is a young lady with a range of special needs , from vision/hearing impairment to weak muscle tone and balance issues. She has been therapized to the max. . . physical therapy, occupational therapy, orientation and mobility therapy. You name it. Yet, she loves to move. . . to do Zumba with me, long walks, even tap dance. When Denise recognized a love of movement and the potential my daughter has, we began some one-on-one sessions. Our goal, as I see it, is to build strength, prevent injury and push my daughter’s physical boundaries a bit. We’ve only been working via Zoom with Denise a few months, but already I see that Maddy has more range of motion in her arms and neck. Plus, she says she feels stronger “on my feet.” Beyond that, I notice confidence in my daughter that comes from knowing she possesses the strength to walk a certain distance or complete some challenging exercises. And it’s fun to watch her run to the computer to meet Denise on line for a workout!
(Maddy P’s Mom)