Martha is 13 and has a very rare chromosome microdeletion (16p13.11) affecting approx 50 people worldwide. Martha is globally developmentally delayed, has no speech, very limited gross and fine motor skills, severe learning difficulties, a mild hearing loss and wears glasses for bilateral astigmatism. Martha has no independent mobility so cannot roll, crawl, stand or walk. Martha also has developmental dysplasia of the hip and complex epilepsy and severe scoliosis.
Martha McCarthy
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Martha's First Independent Steps in her Walker Captured on Video
Martha has started using her walker (a Leckey Kidwalk 2) a lot at school. The more time she spends in the walker the stronger Martha gets and the more confident she becomes.
Martha's school captured a video clip of Martha using her walker in an exercise class and not only did Martha take a number of independent steps but also managed to kick a ball in the process.
The video is on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJHk4ZKa2B8
Martha is continuing to make great progress with her walking and walks in her walker every day and is able to independently walk in it for quite long distances.
We are very grateful to the Children with Special Needs Foundation (http://www.childrenwithspecialneeds.co.uk) for funding this fantastic piece of equipment for Martha.
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