Jay Walking (Trisomy-21)

A diagnosis of Trisomy-21 does not get in the way of Jay’s mobility development and walking independently.

The last ultrasound performed before Jay’s birth detected an abnormality. He was born via C-section delivery, and was diagnosed with clubbed feet. He was in the NICU for two days with free-flowing oxygen for medical observation. He had infantile jaundice and was given treatment with phototherapy.

Soon after he was born, a chromosomal test diagnosed him with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21). His parents found out about the Doman Method® when Jay was a year old. They took the Online Doman Method® Course: From Special Needs to Wellness. At the time, Jay was loose and lacked muscle tone, especially in his lower extremities. He could only stand with support with his feet wide apart. He had begun with crawling on his belly going backwards, and then later began crawling forward.

Soon, parents took their first Remote Appointment with Doman International when Jay was 2 years old. For his parents, Jay’s biggest problem was mobility. He could not creep on his hands and knees, and instead bear-walked on his hands and feet without touching his knees to the ground. He could stand up holding onto furniture and cruise some but could still not walk independently.

Parents began with the recommended programs after the Remote Appointment, especially nutrition and physical programs. Within three months of starting with his program, Jay began to creep in cross-pattern on his hands and knees. He began creeping this way for up to 60-80 meters per day. His mother reports that his speed and stamina improve every day.

Last month, Jay took his first few independent steps of walking. More recently, his mother is proud to share that Jay is walking more and more independently all over the house with a lot of confidence. Here you see Jay doing what he loves best - to move.

We cheer Jay and his family for his wonderful win and wish them more wins to come!