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Guide Dogs Support: A Family's Journey
8 Feb
Summary
- Louie was diagnosed with albinism and nystagmus, affecting his vision.
- Guide Dogs Cymru provided crucial support, including a teacher and specialist.
- Family now embraces future with Louie thriving after finding a supportive community.
Louie Davies was born with albinism and later diagnosed with nystagmus, a condition causing involuntary eye movements and reduced vision. His mother, Chloe, initially felt overwhelmed with worry and guilt, struggling to find adequate support.
At eight months old, Guide Dogs Cymru provided a turning point, connecting the family with a qualified teacher and a habilitation specialist. They also offered counseling.
Louie now participates in fortnightly 'My Time To Play' sessions, which use sensory play to develop skills for visually impaired children aged four and under. These sessions have also provided Chloe with a vital support network.
Connecting with other parents has been immensely helpful for Chloe, offering relief and hope. Louie is now thriving, achieving developmental milestones earlier than expected and showing a positive, sociable disposition.
The family's joy was further amplified when Louie, their "unofficial best man," was part of Chloe and Andrew's wedding ceremony last Saturday. Chloe expressed excitement for their future, emphasizing Louie's happiness and her own newfound embrace of their life together.
