Meet Our Ambassadors

After surgery, Gavin began attending speech, occupational, and physical therapy at the Schreiber Center multiple times a week. As a Deaf child, he learned American Sign Language and how to use an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) speech device to communicate his thoughts, feelings, and needs. In occupational therapy, he worked to improve his coordination and fine motor skills, and in physical therapy his goal continues to be to walk, stand, and even run on his own someday. Weekly aquatic therapy at the Schreiber Center is helping him build the strength, flexibility, and coordination he needs to be able to achieve those goals.

Whether in therapy, at school, at home, or out in the world, Gavin’s humor is quick, and he loves making people laugh. When he’s not cracking jokes, he can be found cheering on the Hershey Bears, racing through Mario Kart, and even adaptive skiing with his parents.

Gavin’s personality is magnetic and while his journey hasn’t been easy, his determined spirit inspires everyone who has the privilege of knowing him. With the support of his family and the Schreiber Center, he’s proving that no challenge is too big, and that if anyone can achieve the impossible, it’s him.

For the past three years, Sirus has attended weekly occupational and physical therapy sessions at the Schreiber Center. His therapists carefully tailor each session to his interests, keeping him motivated while focusing on goals like building stamina, improving core strength, mastering the use of his manual wheelchair, and learning everyday skills such as dressing himself and using utensils during meals. Over time, his strength and endurance have improved significantly, enabling him to navigate school independently in his wheelchair and enjoy activities he loves, like fishing with his dad. Today, he feels more in control of his world thanks to the skills he’s gained in therapy.

Outside of therapy, Sirus is a vibrant, adventurous boy with an undeniable love for life. At school, he’s a favorite among classmates and teachers, known for his infectious laughter and natural leadership. While Sirus is so much more than his diagnosis, he has also embraced it as an opportunity to become a role model and advocate for others with physical differences.

Therapy at Schreiber has given Sirus the confidence to make friends on the playground and the physical strength and stamina to keep up with them during play. With the support of his therapists, parents, and teachers, Sirus is proving to the world that he is not just capable but destined for greatness.