Hi all!
If you look above ^ I've added a couple tabs on the site which will lead you to separate pages that give definitions for both (HIE) and (CP). Feel free to take a look in case you are wondering what either of these acronyms mean.
It is important to understand that even though Huxley has been 'defined' as having these conditions from birth it by no means defines who he is or who he will be. We have been continually told that because of the plasticity of the brain,
"Brain plasticity
(from the Greek word 'plastos' meaning molded) refers to the extraordinary ability of the brain to modify its own structure and function following changes within the body or in the external environment. The large outer layer of the brain, known as the cortex is especially able to make such modifications of the brain."
the future is entirely unknown for Huxley, so we just provide him with every opportunity to be the best most awesome boy he can be! It is both incredibly helpful and frustrating that neither his doctors nor his therapists can predict his outcome. We are trying to just enjoy our little family and help Huxley explore the world.
Frostig, R (2012, April, 3). What is brain plasticity?. retrieved June 20 2015, from BrainFacts.Org Web Site: http://www.brainfacts.org/about-neuroscience/ask-an-expert/articles/2012/what-is-brain-plasticity
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