By Sumathi Morgan | Executive Director
YASH
Two-year old Yash alias Chikku was admitted in early intervention unit of SAMADHAN last year was diagnosed by a premier institute in Delhi as having musclular dystrophy, a condition which leads to Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of muscle diseases that weaken the musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion.
ash’ parents, Mamta and Rajesh were from Rajasthan came to Delhi and started a small daily needs store. Theirs is a joint family and in 2011, the whole household was rejoicing the birth of the first child, cute little Yash. As days passed by, family members were bit concerned about the milestones getting delayed and sought the medical advice from Paediatric unit of the popular government hospital in Delhi. Much to their shock, they were told by the doctors that the child has muscular dystrophy and will not survive beyond six months. The devastated family members were then approached by the case worker at SAMADHAN and that became the turning point for the little Yash and his family.
When Yash came to SAMADHAN, he was unable to get up on his own, could not stand without support. The child was started on occupational therapy programme with interventions like balance board activities, bouncing the ball in sitting position, slow vibration given for full body, exercises focussing W sitting to kneeling, weight bearing, rollator walking.
Now the child is 3 years old and started walking without support, at least three rounds within the early intervention unit at SAMADHAN. The child still needs verbal prompting to do the activities and hence given psychological support to improve his response to stimuli.Yash’s aunt dedicatedly brings him to SAMADHAN and diligently follows the instructions of the occupational therapist at home as well. The progress in Yash is very encouraging. “ I do not have words to thank the staff and professionals of SAMADHAN for making my son walk and bringing cheer back to our family” says Mamta, mother of Yash. Yes this will not be possible without those who believe in early intervention and support this project.
A big "Thank You" to all of you for contributing towards the new lease of life to these children. We would love to know about your thoughts on our early intervention programme.
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