There's a special satisfaction in working with a child who has special needs in his own home. Kelly Hawker describes her busy week
Monday
Toby is two and a half years of age and I have been employed by his paresnts Kate and Ian to work with him as a special needs therapist since January 2002. He has Worster-Drought Syndrome, a form of cerebral palsy, which mainly affects his speech and motor development. Toby communicates through vocalisations, facial expressions, Makaton signs and photos.
Everyone says how 'smiley' Toby is. He is a very handsome, noisy little boy who wants his independence. I also help look after his sister Holly, who is four and goes to nursery on a part-time basis, so it is a very busy job.
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