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Look at me twerking to Stevie Wonder! 2016
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Taking steps with my Kaye walker at Great Ormond Street Hospital Physiotherapy appointment- July 2017
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Physiotherapy on a roller ball. Difficult session strengthening my core. June 2017
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Christmas Concert with singing teacher Barbara - December 2018
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Today, I tested a new electric wheelchair called the Karma. Jan 2017
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Bi-weekly Physiotherapy sessions with Nathalie build my strength. I'm making so much progress!
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I have bi-weekly sessions of Occupational Therapy. Learning can be fun, too!
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It's my first time using parallel bars! I'm doing kicking exercises to make my muscles stronger.
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I love using the musical walking mat. It makes physiotherapy sessions more fun!
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Check me out! I can even drive my Whizzybug backwards. I'm getting dizzy!!!
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I used up all my energy walking with the ropes up the stairs and back.
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I'm gaining confidence walking with the rope. I'm so glad mommy got it for me!
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I'm really good at throwing and my physio makes the games a lot of fun.
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Crawling to the step- getting ready to do some stretching.
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Parallel bars-walking backwards is fun. I can even step up on a box on my own!
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Parallel bars- kicking the ball as I go. I have good aim, don't I?
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Mommy took me to Chelsea today to meet with another physio. She's great too!
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I'm walking sideways on an obstacle course! ... with my physio's help!
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Olivia walking through pins with her sticks. Way to go, Olivia!
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I tried out 5 different wheelchairs that Mommy found for me. - Part 2
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Sept '16- Speeding through the zip line with Carolina- daddy pushed us so fast. I loved it!
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Summer '16- I am walking through an obstacle course with Anthea, my physiotherapist.
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Summer '16- Trial of Koala by Permobil- This is my favourite one! -Part 1
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Taking first steps at Grandma's house in Miami! Go Olivia! Winter 2013
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Using my new manual wheelchair from Panthera in our hotel. Santa Margherita, Liguria. July 2018
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Having fun with Science! Creating a rainbow experiment with Carolina. April 2018
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Olivia 'chasing' her sisters in her Permobil wheelchair - April 2018
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Practicing Physiotherapy at home - September 2019
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Evelina Children's Hospital - 2nd Bisphosphonate Bone Strengthening Treatment - January 2019
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What a fun day walking along the Thames with Hilary and Carolina! May 2016
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Lake Geneva, Thonon les bains. A beautiful day out. August 2018
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Playing the piano outside in our garden. Fun family day! Von Trapp Family style! June 2018
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Playing tag outside nursery with my friends is so much fun! Tag, you're it!
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I'm really trying hard to make those toys buzz and light up.
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When I get to the top of the stairs, there's a surprise! Yahoo!
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This ladder makes me really stretch my muscles. It's hard to push the ball into the pit!
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Sitting to stand- reaching, reaching, reaching! It's hard work!
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Pushing a chair while holding onto the bar. I've got the hang of it now!
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After a long session, I got a nice treat at the end. YUM YUM!
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Daddy took me to a children's concert at St Martin's in the Fields Cathedral. I got to blow a trumpet!
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It's nice to sometimes just lie down and roll on the ball without much effort involved.
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Reaching up really high to stretch my arms feels nice. I have to squeeze my legs tight!
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I can be really cheeky sometimes. I don't really want to work on stretching today...
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Testing out wheelchairs! Vroom vroom! I tried 5 different ones. -Part 1
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Mommy had a carpenter build me special toilet steps so I can be more independent. Thanks, mommy!
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Taking steps with my new sticks. I can only do a few steps then I get tired....
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June '16- Another obstacle course using the parallel bars and sticks!
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Spring 2016- Walking on the parallel bars up the slope -Part 1
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Spring 2016- Walking on the parallel bars up the slope -Part 2
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Summer '16- Trial of Koala by Permobil. This is my favourite one! -Part 2
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Summer '16- My first time riding through Richmond Park on Scooby Doo. I loved it! -Part 2
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Summer '16- My first time riding through Richmond Park on Scooby Doo. I loved it! -Part 1
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September '16- It's fun to throw rings with Anthea!
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Olivia singing Bruno Mars in the garden. April 2018 #BrunoMars
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March 2022- Corset Fitting in Paris, France at Garches Hospital
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March 2023- Physical Therapy Walking Exercises @Paley Institute
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March 2023- Physical Therapy Walking Exercises @Paley Institute
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February 2023 - Hydrotherapy with Kaylee and Louis @thepaleyinstitute
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February 2023 - Hydrotherapy with Kaylee and Louis @thepaleyinstitute
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Corset Fitting with Matt Westlake @Paley Institute - October 2022
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Appointment at Paley Institute with Dr Asadi - October 2022
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Physical Therapy Walking Exercises at Paley Institute - March 2023
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February 2023 - Hydrotherapy with Kaylee and Louis @thepaleyinstitute
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February 2023 - Hydrotherapy with Kaylee and Louis @thepaleyinstitute
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