Growing stronger every day with his specialized care team
Shortly after Ernesto’s premature birth, nurses discovered he had cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement, muscles, and posture. When Ernesto was six months old, his mother, Dalia, brought him to Gillette Children’s Cerebral Palsy Institute, one of the world’s top innovators in clinical care and research for patients like Ernesto. Here, he received an Infant and Toddler Development Evaluation to determine the best comprehensive treatment plan for his unique needs. As experts formed his treatment plan, the team outlined every medical service for Dalia, making her feel prepared and at ease. Now, at two years old, Ernesto regularly meets with an occupational therapist, physical therapist, and rehabilitation medicine physician. He continues to get stronger and exceed expectations. His therapists and physicians say he’s a delightful and social boy who works hard to improve his abilities. Today, Ernesto can be found zooming around on his gait trainer in the hospital’s therapy gym alongside his physical therapist. Dalia is excited to continue watching him grow and thrive with help from this team at Gillette Children’s.
