Diagnosed with alternating hemiplegia of childhood at 2 1/2 and later with autism, speech and developmental delays, laryngomalacia, ATP1A3 and requires a g-tube for feeding on many days. Everyday is a new experience with alternating hemiplegia, on a good day she can walk and talk and function almost normally , on a moderate day she may be unable to walk but able to crawl and talk some, and on a bad day she will be completely paralyzed, unable to walk, talk, crawl or even swallow.
Now 7 years old, this young girl is quiet and shy but is still full of lots of smiles. She loves animals, especially hippos and polar bears. And enjoys playing on her trampoline, coloring, painting and play dough.
This young girl’s medical condition is exacerbated by changes in temperature so Alberta Dreams cannot wait to make her dream come true for a sensory playroom in the comfort of her home.