Along with all of the normal stimulation children need to grow up healthy, we have designed a physical therapy routine especially for Fah Sai, our goal, seeing her walk on her own.  We will not give up on her and seeing her steadily improve in the time she has been here gives us hope that this goal will be reached.  Shortly after her arrival here she began using her arms to scoot across the floor.  She has recently received Botox injections in her hips and legs in order to help relax the muscles in this region, thus combined with daily physical therapy has strengthened her leg muscles and given Fah Sai a greater range of motion in her lower extremities.  As a result she has learned how to pull herself up and crawl on her hands and knees.  This is great news as it is a natural progression for children learning how to walk.  She is currently able to stand with assistance and even take a few steps.

Fah Sai is now able to feed herself, and at mealtime will frequently verbalize her likes and dislikes.  It should be noted that her progress is much more than physical.  She is able initiate conversation, understand the conversations around her, and give appropriate responses when asked questions.  She even understands many commonly used English words.  Her speech has become clearer and she is easily understandable to those around.  She is able to express her feelings, her desires, and even speaks up when she needs a diaper change.

Fah Sai, our 3-year old girl with cerebral palsy, who had been abandoned by her parents, has now found a new loving home to cater to her needs and disability.

Pai, director of the Hand to Hand Foundation, who initially rescued her from a perilous environment, became her primary care-giver bringing her to their center during the day and to her home at night. Still Fah Sai needed professional care and daily physical therapy.

As of last Saturday, March 24^th, we finally moved her in to the Camillian Home in Lat Krabang, where she  is now resident and will continue to get 24/7 loving care.

You may remember Fah Sai from a previous post, she is being taken care of at Hand to Hand currently and suffers from cerebral palsy.

Her father died, her mother is in jail and never tries to contact her. Fah Sai was neglected when she was young left lying on the floor most of the time and never given any chance for physical activity to strengthen her limbs. Now that she is being cared for and getting physical therapy, she is gradually getting some use of her legs.

We agreed to buy her a wheelchair, which as you can see she is very happy with. We also have some good news regards a new more permanent home for her. Camillian Home have agreed to give Fah Sai the care and attention she needs to grow into a strong and independent little girl. There is a lot of red tape to get through due to her background but we are getting there.