Hello
I am 9 years and 10 months old. I have green eyes and curly, brown hair. I like books, music and sign language. I can drink from a cup, eat from a spoon, walk and run independently, swim, jump up and down and swing!
My Element
My element is WATER. I am happiest when I can swim or play in the water. If I could live in a bath tub or swimming pool I probably would. Maybe I should have been a mermaid!
My Ears
I am Deaf but I have some residual hearing which means that when I wear my hearing aids I can hear a little bit. The sounds I hear do not sound the same way that a hearing person would hear. The sound is muffled but it is better than nothing at all. You see, I am a hearing child. I like to hear. I LOVE books and music and I love when my mommy sings and reads to me. I also like to place my hands on my mommy's throat to feel the vibration of her vocal chords and on the stereo speakers to feel the vibration of music. It is fascinating. :)
I'm a Sensory Kid!
I need a lot of sensory input. I like soft, furry blankets, toys with texture (squishy, bumpy or scratchy) and toys that are visually interesting like those that light up, flash, vibrate or spin. I like to jump up high on the trampoline at gymnastics and swing as high as possible or spin around on the swing. I also like bear hugs, massage and being barefoot. This keeps me calm and relaxed.
School
I go to school just like my peers and I am currently in the 4th grade. I like school and all of my teachers. I enjoy seeing my friends, going on field trips and to aquatics (Adapted PE). I also like to see my Mommy when she comes to work at school for PTA activities.
Activities
My Mommy and Daddy keep me busy!
age 1½ to 3: Therapeutic horseback riding
age 3: Gymnastics
age 4 years to present: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Lil’ Rustlers Rodeo
age 5 to present: Challenger baseball
age 7: Cheer Nation (Special Needs Cheer)
age 8 years to present: Camp Buckaroo (summer camp)
age 9 to present: Special Olympics Aquatics Challenge
age 9 to present: Ballet for children with special needs
I like being busy. It is fun to try new activities!
Favorite Food:
A few of my favorite foods to eat are onion rings, fried okra, spaghetti, mozzarella sticks, chicken and dumplings, pancakes, french toast, cheetos, doritos and cheerios.
I do not like green eggs and ham!
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Seuss
