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A year on…

3 May 2015CCG, Clarissa Martin, CMV Feeding Therapy, Deputy Prime Minister, Gastrostomy Tube Feeding, John Leech MP, Midlands Psychology, Midlands Psychology Multi-Demensional Approach, Midlands Psychology Specialist Feeding Service, Nick Clegg, sensory sensitivities, Specialist Psychologist, Speech & Language TherapyRebecca

"You can't catch me!" shouted Mike, to his MP & Deputy Prime Minister! — “You can’t catch me!” shouted Mike, to his MP & Deputy Prime Minister!

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#mike – week 12

22 July 2014CCG, CMV Feeding Therapy, Midlands Multi-Dimensional Approach, Midlands Psychology, sensory sensitivitiesRebecca

We will often be playing at the park and some one will say “ah, how old is he?” When I reply two and a bit, I’m often met with a sad expression and a person completely lost for words. Their sadness is a reminder his life’s different but I don’t feel sad for him. Continue reading →

The End of the Road for the Gastrostomy – Week 10

9 July 2014Gastroenterologist, Gastrostomy Tube Feeding, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, sensory sensitivities, Specialist Psychologist, Speech & Language TherapyRebecca

photo (7) — We’ve moved away from needing medical treatment to feed Mike, in such a short space of time.

Mike was discharged today, from Gastroenterology. Hooray! Continue reading →

So much more than food – Week 7

24 June 2014CMV Feeding Therapy, sensory sensitivities, Speech & Language TherapyRebecca

My two big worries approaching this intervention were Mike’s sensory sensitivies and vomit! Believe it or not vomit is a big part of Mike’s sensory problems. As well as the senses we are familiar with, for example sight, hearing, touch; our ability to self-regulate also forms part of our sensory world. Continue reading →

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