Milestone Achievers
Milestones help measure the healthy development of a child. When a child continues to miss a milestone, Bryan Pediatric Rehab Services is here to help. Our team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists provide children and their families with guidance, therapies and steps to reach their milestones. Not only that we find a way to make reaching milestones fun for each child! We celebrate a patient that has made great strides due to their efforts and the care and support of our therapists.
Greyson
Meet our newest Milestone Achiever, Greyson!
Greyson was born at 35 weeks and spent four months in the NICU due to a chromosome 11 abnormality. When he started physical therapy at seven months old, he could only sit for short periods and was unable to lift his head while lying on his stomach. Today he is crawling, pulling to stand, cruising along surfaces and working toward his first independent steps.
Greyson began occupational therapy at 13 months old, where he successfully completed feeding therapy and made great strides in fine motor and self-help skills. He can now explore a variety of foods, remove his socks and bring a spoon to his mouth on his own.
Greyson brings big smiles to every session. He especially loves picking up and throwing balls and hearing his parents clap and cheer for his accomplishments.
Way to go, Greyson!
Cruz
Meet our newest Milestone Achiever, Cruz!
When Cruz began speech therapy last summer, he had a lisp that made him difficult to understand and was not yet able to produce the ‘s’ (snake sound). He proudly calls his therapist “Coach” and refers to his sessions as “practice”.
Cruz especially enjoys practicing his sounds while pushing cars down the car ramp during his sessions.
He is an attentive learner who is always willing to practice words and phrases multiple times. As a result, Cruz can speak clearer and is easier to understand – especially his ‘s’ (snake sound)..
Keep up the great work, Cruz!
Aleah
Meet our newest Milestone Achiever, Aleah!
Born prematurely, Aleah spent her first 102 days in the NICU and began physical and occupational therapy at just 13 months old. At the time, sitting independently and eating textured foods were big challenges.
Today, at just 2 years old, Aleah is walking, climbing stairs, building her balance and eating all age‑appropriate foods. She loves riding her red scooter, drawing and working toward her favorite reward – snacks!
Way to go, Aleah!
Messiah
Meet Messiah!
When Messiah came to Bryan Pediatric Rehab at 10 months old, he could not sit on his own, crawl or pull himself up to stand.
Now at 18 months, he can sit by himself, get onto his hands and knees, pull himself up to stand and walk with help. Recently, he stood for a few seconds all on his own!
He enjoys bubbles, balls, singing songs with hand motions and playing with his mom. His joyful personality shines during every visit.
Way to go, Messiah!
Lydia
Meet our newest Milestone Achiever, Lydia!
When Lydia came to Bryan Pediatric Rehab at six months, she had a repaired cleft palate, a feeding tube and a genetic condition that made moving and eating hard. She could only roll to one side and needed support to sit.
Now at 18 months, Lydia is crawling, pulling up, cruising and even taking steps! She grasps toys, loves bubbles and squishy dinosaurs and is building problem-solving skills.
She enjoys textured foods, brings a spoon to her mouth and is working toward saying goodbye to her g-tube. Lydia is learning to express her needs and use a communication device.
Way to go, Lydia!
Tayla
Meet our newest Milestone Achiever, Tayla!
When Tayla began therapy at 13 months, standing felt impossible. Because of vascular dystrophy and joint hypermobility, she struggled to crawl, pull herself up to stand or take steps.
Now at 16 months, she’s pulling up on her own, cruising along furniture, balancing for up to 30 seconds and even taking her very first steps!
Looking ahead, Tayla’s goals include walking more on her own. She wants to build her strength, balance and improve her ability to navigate stairs.
She shines in therapy with her love for bubbles, gumball machine toys and bean bag frogs.
Way to go, Tayla!
Logan
Meet our newest Milestone Achiever, Logan!
When Logan started physical therapy at nine months old, he struggled to sit up by himself. But with hard work and our therapists' guidance, he soon learned to sit on his own and even reach and play with toys.
Now, Logan is pulling himself up to his knees and beginning to crawl. He can even stand on his own for over an impressive eight minutes! His progress and determination inspire all of us.
Keep reaching new heights, Logan!
Ryden
Meet Ryden!
In early 2024, Ryden embarked on therapy and made remarkable strides, thanks to the dedicated efforts of our therapists and health care professionals.
He experienced a substantial boost in mobility and strength thanks to physical therapy, overcoming his back pain. Occupational therapy also led to significant improvements in his diet and overall health.
Ryden's vibrant personality continues to shine, making each therapy session a positive and enjoyable experience.
Keep up the outstanding progress, Ryden!
Elliot
Meet Elliot, our May Milestone Achiever!
Elliot is a bright and determined five-year-old. She faced communication challenges. She could only use a single word and five hand signs. Her inability to communicate led to much frustration and discontent.
Elliot has made significant progress since starting her journey at Bryan Pediatric Therapy. She can speak in phrases and regularly communicates. She is engaged, follows directions and likes to play with others. Elliot is working to expand her phrases. She enjoys learning new and specific words.
Elliot loves to play with sand, with toys and being silly.
Keep up the great work, Elliot!
Beka
Meet Beka, a brave 4-year-old, who has made tremendous progress in his eating habits through occupational therapy.
He had to face big challenges when it came to eating, but he did not give up. His hard work paid off and now he confidently joins family meals, uses utensils and tries various kinds of foods.
Beka's journey is a shining example of the power of dedication and hard work in overcoming sensory food challenges.
Let's celebrate Beka's success and keep shining!
Luca
Meet Luca, our December Milestone Achiever!
Luca, a determined 2-year-old, embodies strength and perseverance.
Facing challenges with cerebral palsy, he began his journey at Bryan Pediatric Rehabilitation. His improvements are extraordinary.
Today, Luca can push himself up from lying on his stomach, sit for short periods, take steps with some assistance and communicate his preferences.
Luca's incredible journey reminds us to stay dedicated, strong and hopeful every day!
Charli
Meet Charli. She is a vibrant and energetic three year old born with Down syndrome and has overcome multiple medical issues, including heart surgery. Charli faced challenges with eating textured foods and would only eat smooth purées.
After working with a specialized pediatric occupational therapist at Bryan Health, Charli has made remarkable progress! She can now bite, chew and swallow without reflexive gagging. She now even feeds herself, including her favorite foods, string cheese and ramen noodles!
Keep up the incredible work, Charli!
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At Bryan Health, we are proud to recognize all of our Milestone Achievers and expect to celebrate more in the future. Our impressive list, featuring both past and present achievers, highlights the remarkable progress each one has made. Explore our YouTube playlist to get inspired by their journeys.
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