the mighty max update: climbing to victory!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

climbing to victory!

One of Max's IEP goals is to navigate stairs using alternate legs and with minimal support. Today he worked with his school PT and did a great job.

When he reached the top, he ran to me with a big hug. Very sweet!

Love how patient and careful...yet persistent...she is with Max.

Way to go Cindy and Max!

3 comments:

The Waggoner Family said...: Yay Max!!! Stairs are something we struggle with daily (especially since our house has 4 floors!). I am so happy Max is so close to reaching one of his goals!!!!!; October 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Carolyn said...: OK Max, you will be crossing the stairs off of your "to do" list.
Hugs,
Carolyn in WV; October 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Dylan and Family said...: CINDY IS THE BEST!!!!

Love, Dylan and Fam; October 30, 2011 at 7:24 PM

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