So, it is now 2016 and several months since the last entry. Getting ready to finish up this blog but wanted to update Jordan's progress.
December 20th, John and Jordan made a trip to Phoenix for, what should be, a final follow up of cognitive testing. Immediate opinion of Dr. Blackham came back positive, but we shall receive the complete results this coming week.
The 22nd was the last day of taking Amantadine, the brain stimulant medication, as his specialists believe it has provided the maximum benefit to his recovery. It is now up to Jordan's natural healing process and determination. One more milestone along the way....every little goal reached is cause for celebration!!
John continued researching and found a neurofeedback centre here in town, SO much more convenient. Yea!! We have continued with the treatment, now in our 3rd block of 10 sessions. People ask if we have noticed any changes. As with all the more untraditional methods we have tried, nothing is a quick fix. There have been several occassions when Jordan's short term memory seems to have rebooted, and he could recall math properties from earlier in the term while preparing for a unit test. Last year we had to go back through previous notes to review such an event.
On two other, separate, occassions, Jordan balanced on his left leg for a period of approximately 20-25 seconds. ....10-12 seconds had been his record up til then!!
Continuing his lessons at Gymcats, Miss Stacey has been instrumental at challenging Jordan to push that little bit harder and further. He is now running multiple sprints back to back, doing simple vaults and executing front rolls on the (long trampoline) "fast track".
A couple of weeks ago his cousin, Jake, had his birthday at Skyzone ( an indoor trampoline park) and this year, instead of opting to stay away and hang out with Dad as he did last year when Tara celebrated there, he couldn't wait to participate!
Jordan is really intuitive to his body's abilities and exactly when it is ready for the next level. He attended, and jumped, for about 50 mins out of the allotted 60, joining in with dodgeball, basketball slam and even tried the foam pit. He had a blast, and we learned that the constant rebounding causes his left calf to stretch out and permit his left heel to make contact with the floor.....cheap, fun therapy.!!!! From this experience, we have now decided to have his full gym lesson in bare feet. Shoes are not as neccessary for ankle stabilization anymore.
Finally, since returning from Christmas break, Jordan is attending a full day of school. History is now part of his daily curriculum. It has tested his stamina slightly, as when we first added 4th and 5th period, but we are hopeful he shall adjust as he has before......
That brings you up to date with "all things Jordan" .
MJ
December 20th, John and Jordan made a trip to Phoenix for, what should be, a final follow up of cognitive testing. Immediate opinion of Dr. Blackham came back positive, but we shall receive the complete results this coming week.
The 22nd was the last day of taking Amantadine, the brain stimulant medication, as his specialists believe it has provided the maximum benefit to his recovery. It is now up to Jordan's natural healing process and determination. One more milestone along the way....every little goal reached is cause for celebration!!
John continued researching and found a neurofeedback centre here in town, SO much more convenient. Yea!! We have continued with the treatment, now in our 3rd block of 10 sessions. People ask if we have noticed any changes. As with all the more untraditional methods we have tried, nothing is a quick fix. There have been several occassions when Jordan's short term memory seems to have rebooted, and he could recall math properties from earlier in the term while preparing for a unit test. Last year we had to go back through previous notes to review such an event.
On two other, separate, occassions, Jordan balanced on his left leg for a period of approximately 20-25 seconds. ....10-12 seconds had been his record up til then!!
Continuing his lessons at Gymcats, Miss Stacey has been instrumental at challenging Jordan to push that little bit harder and further. He is now running multiple sprints back to back, doing simple vaults and executing front rolls on the (long trampoline) "fast track".
A couple of weeks ago his cousin, Jake, had his birthday at Skyzone ( an indoor trampoline park) and this year, instead of opting to stay away and hang out with Dad as he did last year when Tara celebrated there, he couldn't wait to participate!
Jordan is really intuitive to his body's abilities and exactly when it is ready for the next level. He attended, and jumped, for about 50 mins out of the allotted 60, joining in with dodgeball, basketball slam and even tried the foam pit. He had a blast, and we learned that the constant rebounding causes his left calf to stretch out and permit his left heel to make contact with the floor.....cheap, fun therapy.!!!! From this experience, we have now decided to have his full gym lesson in bare feet. Shoes are not as neccessary for ankle stabilization anymore.
Finally, since returning from Christmas break, Jordan is attending a full day of school. History is now part of his daily curriculum. It has tested his stamina slightly, as when we first added 4th and 5th period, but we are hopeful he shall adjust as he has before......
That brings you up to date with "all things Jordan" .
MJ