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The story of Ines Bermaki Piton

Ines Bermaki Piton was born in December 2017 in Switzerland. During the pregnancy, she was one of twins; tragically, her twin did not survive. Ines’ birth was extremely complex, and immediately after delivery she fought for her life, requiring mechanical ventilation, heart surgeries, and long hospital stays. She was later diagnosed with a brain injury and significant developmental delays.

When Ines was five years old, her family reached out to the First-Step team seeking professional guidance and a structured therapeutic process. Following an assessment with Shai Silberbusch in Switzerland, and with the support of the AEMO Association, a continuous and individualized program began. The parents’ goal was for Ines to sit and eat independently, develop functional movement, and take her first steps.

Through the First-Step developmental process, Ines gradually acquired foundational skills. She learned to crawl, balance without external support, stand up independently, shift weight in standing, and improve coordination that also supported speech development. She developed independence in drinking and eating, refined fine-motor precision, and progressed through the full sequence of early developmental stages in a respectful and structured way.

Today, we continue to accompany Ines and her family with new goals and an evolving program, supporting her ongoing developmental journey.