I love hearing stories from people like Rachel. It makes me smile and cry both at the same time. Seeing and learning how they've been able to overcome some of the most difficult obstacles in life and still able to do what they do, she's so strong, I can only wish to have the strength and integrity she has. Such an inspiration and I i hope to God that she stays strong and grows even stronger. Such an amazing woman.
Wow! Rachel you are a badass! To have faced everything that has been thrown at you, head on, and yet still achieve a Masters Degree, and, want to spend to your life helping others...that, is the embodiment of real strength! Thank you so much for sharing your story! You are a true inspiration! Keep doing great things! I'll be rooting for you!
As a parent of a grade 5 non verbal child, it is frustrating that people associate difficulty speaking or non verbal as an intellectual disability. Also, her story of diagnosis is not unique, it is more the rule than the exception. My son had a birth injury and nothing positive was said and we had to fight tooth and nail for therapy. Great series and its a pleasure to view this and see her story.
She is very sweet, bless her. I had tears in my eyes watching this. Never take things for granted. I wish that human technology can solve CP, or at least minimize it greatly. I wish that I am powerful enough to help people like her.
Hi to everyone.My daughter is with CP level 4. She was born at 26 , Emma is an identical twin. Rachel you are a very special girl, a fighter 🤗☺️ Love from Ireland. Love your videos,Amy. Thanks for your work.
My grandson was born at 29 weeks, with a PVL grade 1, and I watch all the videos and do the exercises with my grandson. It's just now 6 months old but has not been diagnosed. I just do all the exercises I can with him, including our hot tub turned down to 97°. 😊
Thank you so much for listing this. I have a 2 year old that was born at 27 weeks and had a grade 4 brain bleed. He is also mostly blind. It was very encouraging hearing Rachel’s story and gives me a lot of hope for what my son is capable of.
Hey Rachel, you're amazing! Congrats to you on your MSW! You are proof that we can do anything we put our minds to! I have CP as well (level 2/3) and have an MPH! I enjoyed hearing your story and think you would make a great life coach/peer mentor! I did not have an ounce of difficulty understanding you....for everyone out there reading this...understanding US is not hard at all, just listen, be a friend, and be supportive! May God bless you, Rachel, in everything you do. - Melissa
Wow this is so interesting as my grandson was born at 27 weeks and had a grade 4 brain bleed on right side and a grade 3 on left side. I watch your RU-vid as trying to get in therapy is a nightmare. He is 15 months old and we have been trying since 7 months to get him even evaluated. I work with him everyday. Even though he “looks normal “ I’m not sure if anything has effected him I do know he doesn’t sit on his own or crawl yet. Thanks so much for all your videos!!!
❤ thank you for this video. My daughter has CP and CVI and its nice to hear and adult talk about their experience with cp since my daughter is only 4 yo and can’t tell me things yet.
Hi Rachel i have Cerebral palsy as well. How do you deal with pain and muscle spasms. Do you have any experience with Baclofen pump. What exactly wheelchair do you have? Take care and good luck😍
I am so sorry to hear that. Keep looking Maybe this playlist can help. I wish you and your son the best ru-vid.com/group/PLAkJbMrHyKjOdH92UyJNlOHbB_bIvOsnk
If this is level 4 (severe), what is my neighbor, 19, who cannot even speak (grunts only, some drooling) and seems far worse than this woman? Serious question
@@pediatricPTexercises Thanks, I just assumed a level 4 (severe) was the "worst". I think my neighbor understands far more than I initially gave her credit for but her caretakers have never said a word so I'm left with trying to figure it out as I engage with them when her and caretakers ride around the neighborhood in their golf cart. For all I know, she understands 100% of everything. I'm guessing the best way to interact is to include her in conversation and assume she understands. It's obvious she does understand things but is it 10%? 50%? 100%? Wish I knew.
I don’t know why she was diagnosed until 18 months old I believe the earlier you are diagnosed the better change u have walking. That s very disappointing
