| Now I Can Therapy Schedule Summer has been a busy and rewarding time
at Now I
Can. Many children have taken advantage
of the summer vacation to grow in their strength, stability, balance,
confidence—and even some dancing skills!
Although summer is coming to a close, please remember that Now I Can is
here any time of the year to help with your independence goals. For an
intensive or maintenance schedule, give us a call at
801.228.1935.
The 2010 schedule will soon be posted on our
website at www.nowican.org. Now
I Can is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
helping children gain their greatest level of independence. We are seeking donations and grants from
individuals and groups who want to give—and to receive the assurance
that their
dollars are going exactly where they think they are—to the children. Donations are given to the Ability
Scholarship Fund to help families pay for physical therapy. This form can be found at www.nowican.org.
Now I Can is holding our second annual benefit concert starring Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband and Firefly—with comedian and radio personality Keith Stubbs as master of ceremonies! We’re looking forward to this fun family event on September 11 at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre. Tickets are $15 or a family pack of 4 is only $45! Call 801.228.1935. The
founders of Now I
Can know firsthand what it’s like to scrimp and save for an intensive
therapy
session. The Christensens sold 10,000
Christmas cards one year to pay for their daughter’s therapy. Recently at Now I Can we’ve heard of families
who are doing all they can to provide the best treatment for their
child—golf
tournaments, donations from church and family members, runs, selling
items, and
other creative fundraising is going on out there! Thank
you for the inspiration you are, and we
wish you the best in your endeavors. It
is possible—and it always renews our faith in humanity to see that
people
really are generous and love to help. Because
some of our kids struggle with their digestion
and immune systems, among other things--Now I Can offers herbal
supplements
from Dr. Christopher’s Herbs at a discount. You
can go to www.drchristophers.com
and know that any formulation you see there will be 25% off if you
order
directly from Now I Can. Anything
from
Cayenne to wheat germ, acai, and immunity boosting formulations are
available—including pediatric syrups. A
popular oil is the Complete Bone and Tissue oil, which is great to
massage onto
little ones who have been working hard at therapy!
Riley Alexander is an herbalist with Dr.
Christopher’s who is extremely helpful—he can be reached at Riley@drchristopher.com if
you have
questions about what might be best for you While
some wonder if intensive therapy is really worth
it, or what the benefits could be, here are the words of a parent whose
child
visited Now I Can this summer. “We have travelled out of state six
times to take our son to 3 or 4 week sessions of intensive therapy and
suit
therapy. Despite considerable personal
expense
and time sacrifices, we look forward to these trips because he makes
progress every time he goes through a session of intensive
therapy...Read more
As
therapists, we often stress the importance of Home Exercise Programs
(HEP) to maintain progression and make additional improvements in a
child's ability to perform activities and flexibility. I have
learned with my own experience that it is a challenge to stick with a
HEP. I, however, have recognized even more the importance of a
HEP than ever before. I have a son who has received physical
therapy and is currently receiving occupational therapy and speech
therapy. Once a month the therapists are giving me assignments to
help my sone improve with fine motor skills and speaking. How
easy it is to set my assignment aside and forget about it all
month. Life is busy. But it shouldn't be busier than the
quality of life of children receive. |
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