Technology Enhanced Learning and Living

Sherry Toungate, Parent

"My daughter, Heather, has multiple disabilities, such as Microcephaly, Cerebral Palsy, visual disabilities, seizures and Autism. She has been seeing Jamie Judd-Wall for approximately 7 years. In the beginning, Heather wouldn’t sit in a chair, focus or attempt to make any type of eye contact or communication sound. Although we have further to go, Heather will follow directions, touch a Springboard communication device, and also use some Sign Language.

Jamie not only works on communication skills, she works on the whole behavioral strengths as well. Jamie has a true understanding that the family should be involved in the success and care of the child. Jamie is extremely professional, knowledgeable, educated, patient, compassionate and caring, but stern. Jamie also keeps up on new technology. Somehow she gets Heather to cooperate when others could not. Heather is not as frustrated as she used to be, due to being able to communicate more.

While these steps seem small to others, to me, they are miraculous. Heather tries to get her way here and there, but Jamie is there to provide her with the structure and discipline she needs for better communication. Jamie truly feels the emotions of the child’s progress just as a parent would. Jamie is not only a therapist, but also a friend.

I am so thankful that she came into our lives. Jamie always has a smile and is an angel sent to us from heaven. I absolutely and highly recommend Jamie Judd-Wall. I just can’t say ‘THANK YOU ENOUGH!’ for all that you have done for Heather in getting her to where she is today and for supporting and educating me. I can’t wait to see how much Heather will progress in the future. It will take off some of my fears for her future.

THANK YOU AGAIN, JAMIE!!"

Helen A., Waverly’s mother

"Waverly’s communication is getting a whole lot better. He is really getting more involved in church with the youth. At one time he just attended church but now he attends Sunday School. He is communicating his feelings. If he is sad or frustrated he will say it in third person, “Waverly is angry” or “Waverly is frustrated”, but he does communicate his feelings. He is starting to ask some questions. He asked me the other day “Where is Destiny?” He still does not ask what or why, but I am sure that will come. He has more conversational speech. He will ask me “How did I sleep last night?” He will initiate conversation. He has stopped calling his grandmother. I think he feels she is still too sick but I have been trying to let him know he should call her. He will call his Aunt Deborah and talk to her now on the phone like he used to call my mom. So I just wanted to let you know how much better he is doing.

Have a Blessed Day."