Math Facts (01/02/2023)

Nate was never really a fan of math. He was good at it but never found the joy in it like I do. However, as he is progressing in his recovery, we are going back to the basics. Although doing simple addition may seem a little rudimentary for a 21 year old man who was in college when his accident happened, recovering from a brain injury is a lot like regrowing and relearning those skills and abilities that developed over years and years. So, as Nate is able, we start with the basics and progress as we see what he can do. And right now, that means Nate is back to practicing his math facts.
And of course, the smile for me at the end makes it all worth it!
#restorenate

[@gailpepper1201]

I love how Nate is responding!!!

[@rhondamahram8885]

This is so awesome to see ❤

[@laurieweideman9607]

I am glad to see these updates of Nathan’s continued progress. May the Lord continue to heal him. I’m an educational therapist and can say that you are doing well with keeping him motivated and stimulated to learn. Have you considered doing activities that help him cross the midline? This also is good for brain stimulation.

[@DanLewis74]

"cross the midline"?? I don't know what that means but would be happy to try stuff if you have suggestions!

[@laurieweideman9607]

@@DanLewis74 I’m sorry, I only just now saw your reply. Crossing the midline refers to the center of your body top to bottom. Since the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body and vice versa, doing movements that reach across from right to left or left to right cause the sides of the brain to have to coordinate or communicate with each other. So reaching your right hand to touch your left knee crosses the midline. Or your left hand to grab something on the right. Any of the activities you have him do could go up a notch if he has to cross the midline to do it. If you have a large piece of paper or cardboard, you can draw a very large 8 and have him trace the 8 multiple times. Then make one with a horizontal 8 line the infinity symbol. Eventually perhaps he could say “left” and “right” as he traces.