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Our story began six(6) years ago when one of our twin girls seemed to develop
slower. Having two girls, Arianna and Tianna, at the same time gave us the
advantage of seeing them progress together. Thinking back to when they were
in their cribs, it was very clear that one of the girls was not as active as the
other. Arianna would just lie patiently, almost as if unaware what her
surroundings were, while Tianna was already starting to babble. Being that they
were infants, we shrugged it off as normal. When the time came for them to
start talking, it became even more clear that Arianna was developing slower.
slower. Having two girls, Arianna and Tianna, at the same time gave us the
advantage of seeing them progress together. Thinking back to when they were
in their cribs, it was very clear that one of the girls was not as active as the
other. Arianna would just lie patiently, almost as if unaware what her
surroundings were, while Tianna was already starting to babble. Being that they
were infants, we shrugged it off as normal. When the time came for them to
start talking, it became even more clear that Arianna was developing slower.
We went on the web to try to find some answers. Needless to say we didn’t like what we were reading, it scared us. We
went into denial. We thought, how could this be? We kept searching for different answers but we were always led to the
same conclusion, that Arianna had autistic markers. We did nothing but research in the beginning, in retrospect, we wish
we could have acted sooner, we were almost certain about Arianna. As time went on, we began noticing odd behaviors in
her everyday routine. She would rock her-self as hard as can be on our sofa and her high chair, spin around profusely,
play obsessively with certain toys or objects, pretty much all of the tell-tale signs of autism. Then, through our constant
search for help, we came across Early Intervention. Arianna was about to turn two.
Early Intervention provided us with the resources we needed to help our daughter. They evaluated her and by the age of
two she was diagnosed as having PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder). Her diagnosis wasn’t severely autistic.
Shortly after, she began Early Intervention (therapy through play). She started receiving aba therapy, occupational therapy
and speech therapy almost immediately. There methods varied, but one constant was the toys they were using as a gate-
way. The results were astounding. We were now full of hope. After searching so long for answers that were not readily
available, we found this program that turned our dismay into happiness. Arianna now had a better chance.
Arianna received therapy for about a year and has shown major improvements in her development throughout. She
seems more normal as each day passes. On Sept 4, 2003, She began her first day of school. A school that provides
her with therapy scattered throughout the day. Thus preparing her for integration to a normal classroom. We wish we
could have found help sooner. Our denial was our mistake, don’t let it be yours
Arianna’s improvement throughout her first year was very noticeable to those who do not see her frequently. It surpassed
our imagination as to how well a structured environment can help in her progression along with receiving ABA and Speech
Therapy.
Arianna has also been learning how to play games made for PC’s. We have a few learning games, but her choice is always
Nick Jr. It is a great site to visit. The games are educational, as well as entertaining. You should see her work the mouse,
she’s better at it than we are.
Currently, Arianna is attending a preschool special education program. She's in an integrated class, with inclusion to the
"regular" kindergarten classroom. Since starting this new educational program her language is much more diverse, it's
become more natural. She is able to understand who, what, where, when and how questions. Her social skills have shown
a big improvement. Now when she sees children of the same age she enjoys interacting with them.
At her last evaluation in January 2006, she was found to have a speech impairment with a developmental delay. We're
amazed at how her diagnosis has changed through the years. Although she still shows autistic markers, overall she has
exceeded our expectations. She's come a long way in a short time...
The drastic change in her behavior throughout the years has made us believers in therapy through play and a having good
structured environment. Through play, children with disorders can learn and develop many crucial skills used in everyday
life. Through structure, they will show more discipline in their behavior.
Almost every toy or game has a purpose, believe it or not. Our goal at Bright Tots is to help those who are not as familiar
with the different types of developmental delays, as well as those who are. We also have an on-line store with toys and
games that will prove helpful in your child’s development. Children are like sponges; they absorb everything, which is why
parents need to provide children with everything possible for them to reach their maximum potential.
went into denial. We thought, how could this be? We kept searching for different answers but we were always led to the
same conclusion, that Arianna had autistic markers. We did nothing but research in the beginning, in retrospect, we wish
we could have acted sooner, we were almost certain about Arianna. As time went on, we began noticing odd behaviors in
her everyday routine. She would rock her-self as hard as can be on our sofa and her high chair, spin around profusely,
play obsessively with certain toys or objects, pretty much all of the tell-tale signs of autism. Then, through our constant
search for help, we came across Early Intervention. Arianna was about to turn two.
Early Intervention provided us with the resources we needed to help our daughter. They evaluated her and by the age of
two she was diagnosed as having PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder). Her diagnosis wasn’t severely autistic.
Shortly after, she began Early Intervention (therapy through play). She started receiving aba therapy, occupational therapy
and speech therapy almost immediately. There methods varied, but one constant was the toys they were using as a gate-
way. The results were astounding. We were now full of hope. After searching so long for answers that were not readily
available, we found this program that turned our dismay into happiness. Arianna now had a better chance.
Arianna received therapy for about a year and has shown major improvements in her development throughout. She
seems more normal as each day passes. On Sept 4, 2003, She began her first day of school. A school that provides
her with therapy scattered throughout the day. Thus preparing her for integration to a normal classroom. We wish we
could have found help sooner. Our denial was our mistake, don’t let it be yours
Arianna’s improvement throughout her first year was very noticeable to those who do not see her frequently. It surpassed
our imagination as to how well a structured environment can help in her progression along with receiving ABA and Speech
Therapy.
Arianna has also been learning how to play games made for PC’s. We have a few learning games, but her choice is always
Nick Jr. It is a great site to visit. The games are educational, as well as entertaining. You should see her work the mouse,
she’s better at it than we are.
Currently, Arianna is attending a preschool special education program. She's in an integrated class, with inclusion to the
"regular" kindergarten classroom. Since starting this new educational program her language is much more diverse, it's
become more natural. She is able to understand who, what, where, when and how questions. Her social skills have shown
a big improvement. Now when she sees children of the same age she enjoys interacting with them.
At her last evaluation in January 2006, she was found to have a speech impairment with a developmental delay. We're
amazed at how her diagnosis has changed through the years. Although she still shows autistic markers, overall she has
exceeded our expectations. She's come a long way in a short time...
The drastic change in her behavior throughout the years has made us believers in therapy through play and a having good
structured environment. Through play, children with disorders can learn and develop many crucial skills used in everyday
life. Through structure, they will show more discipline in their behavior.
Almost every toy or game has a purpose, believe it or not. Our goal at Bright Tots is to help those who are not as familiar
with the different types of developmental delays, as well as those who are. We also have an on-line store with toys and
games that will prove helpful in your child’s development. Children are like sponges; they absorb everything, which is why
parents need to provide children with everything possible for them to reach their maximum potential.
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