They are here.
Knock. Knock. The heavy taps stir me and move me to organize my papers. Two hunched over adults enter with somber and nervous expressions. It is the first meeting with my new clients: Angela and Joseph, parents of a two-year-old girl named Annie. They witnessed their daughter go through a seizure. As a parent myself, I can imagine the pain and stress they are suffering now. “Her name is Annie. She had a seizure last Saturday” said Angela, a petite woman in a shaky voice. Her husband Joseph, stroked her back as she attempted to find words. “Was this her first seizure?” I asked gently, scrawling notes onto lined paper.
Joseph looked up, “No, it’s the first time something like this has happened.” Joseph paused, frowned, and folded his arms. “I put Annie down for a nap in her room and ten minutes later I heard some noises from upstairs, where …show more content…
She might have trouble communicating with others or controlling her behavior. Currently, there is no known cure. Some individuals with the disorder engage in behavioral therapy to help their everyday life, but there is no set treatment for Angelman syndrome. However, Annie will be able to enjoy a normal life span even with the disorder.” Angela's anxiety seemed to gradually dissipate with my last sentence.
“Okay, it could be worse. This is much better than a death sentence” Joseph replied, patting Angela on the back with a conservative smile.
“Still, this is a lot to digest right now,” Angela replied warily.
“I understand—it’s hard to hear about your child’s condition. You two are handling the news very well.” I put took and squeezed Angela’s hands gently, trying to lift her spirits.
“Thank you for your help. We’ll see you next week” Joseph said as he rose from his seat. I smiled. “We’ll watch Annie mature together,” I assured Angela. They left the office with small, brave
Knock. Knock. The heavy taps stir me and move me to organize my papers. Two hunched over adults enter with somber and nervous expressions. It is the first meeting with my new clients: Angela and Joseph, parents of a two-year-old girl named Annie. They witnessed their daughter go through a seizure. As a parent myself, I can imagine the pain and stress they are suffering now. “Her name is Annie. She had a seizure last Saturday” said Angela, a petite woman in a shaky voice. Her husband Joseph, stroked her back as she attempted to find words. “Was this her first seizure?” I asked gently, scrawling notes onto lined paper.
Joseph looked up, “No, it’s the first time something like this has happened.” Joseph paused, frowned, and folded his arms. “I put Annie down for a nap in her room and ten minutes later I heard some noises from upstairs, where …show more content…
She might have trouble communicating with others or controlling her behavior. Currently, there is no known cure. Some individuals with the disorder engage in behavioral therapy to help their everyday life, but there is no set treatment for Angelman syndrome. However, Annie will be able to enjoy a normal life span even with the disorder.” Angela's anxiety seemed to gradually dissipate with my last sentence.
“Okay, it could be worse. This is much better than a death sentence” Joseph replied, patting Angela on the back with a conservative smile.
“Still, this is a lot to digest right now,” Angela replied warily.
“I understand—it’s hard to hear about your child’s condition. You two are handling the news very well.” I put took and squeezed Angela’s hands gently, trying to lift her spirits.
“Thank you for your help. We’ll see you next week” Joseph said as he rose from his seat. I smiled. “We’ll watch Annie mature together,” I assured Angela. They left the office with small, brave