Karma and Athena enjoy being around each other and have an understanding that they are siblings, but also like to play solo. They both have high medical needs and have consistent follow up appointments for their care. They both enjoy watching Peppa Pig, getting in the pool, looking through books and coloring together. Both girls are nonverbal, but Athena does know a few signs to communicate and Karma knows a few words to communicate. Karma and Athena are very loving, affectionate, and curious of their surroundings.
Karma is a silly, affectionate little girl. She enjoys watching Peppa Pig, getting in the pool, looking through books and coloring. Karma is a PMN child and receives 15 attending hours per week. Her attendant helps her with getting dressed, bathing, etc. She likes to eat her food mixed together and really likes sauces. Some of her favorite foods are pork chops, bacon, baked potatoes and ranch style beans. She is non-verbal but is able to make sounds and say a few words. She currently wears a helmet during the day and has a tether when going in public. She is not potty-trained at this time and wears pull ups to school. She is in special education classes due to her medical needs. She does well in school and receives services in school. She receives OT and PT on a weekly basis as well. She will be utilizing AFOs and a back brace based on a recent orthopedic appointment.
Athena is a sweet little girl that’s full of curiosity. She enjoys playing with her favorite toys which are a giant slinky and rubber snake. She likes to sit at the kitchen table or her highchair when playing with her toys. She also enjoys flipping back and forth through pages in a book and watching Peppa Pig. She is nonverbal and does not babble. She knows a few signs and will show people what she wants. Athena does require medical attention and has several diagnoses. She is currently working on learning about hygiene and is being potty-trained. She receives PT and OT on a weekly basis in the home. She has casts on her feet in order to correct her feet and balance. She has not experienced any seizures in the past year.
