Harrison was born prematurely and, although his first few days were much as you would expect for a premature baby, on day six his family received unexpected news. Harrison had PVL (Periventricular Leukomalacia), a form of brain injury affecting the white matter of the brain.

His family were suddenly faced with a world of uncertainty. They were told that Harrison could develop severe and complex disabilities, or a more moderate disability that might affect his ability to walk. Nobody could say what the future would hold. His mum recalls the devastating moment when a consultant told her that her little boy might never move.

She was also told that Harrison would never talk. As a mother, she worried about how she would protect him, help him and understand his wants and needs if he couldn’t communicate them.

However, rather than accepting that this was how things would be, she was determined to find every opportunity to help Harrison reach his potential.