Today’s update is all about one of Mateo’s superpowers: his determination during feeding practice! 💪✨ 

 

In these photos, you’ll see us working with Mateo at home on taking small tastes by mouth. It might look simple, but every tiny bite is a HUGE step in helping him build the skills he needs for safer swallowing, stronger muscles, and more independence over time. 🍎🥄 

 

Feeding therapy isn’t just something that happens once a week in a clinic. It’s a skill that grows through consistency, comfort, and lots of celebration. That’s why we practice at home, too! Keeping the momentum going between therapy sessions helps Mateo connect what he learns with real-world routines, all while having fun and building confidence. 🎉 

 

And this is exactly why our move to Maryland matters so much. 

✨ Being closer to Johns Hopkins means more specialized feeding support 

✨ Greater access to the experts who understand Mateo’s unique needs 

✨ A coordinated care team that can help him reach his brightest potential 

 

Your support is helping us make this life-changing move possible and every small step you see in videos like this is part of the bigger picture you’re helping us build. 💛 

 

Thank you for cheering Mateo on, for believing in his progress, and for being part of his Legacy in Motion. Together, we’re helping him unlock milestones one joyful bite at a time. 💚💙