WARDSVILLE — A wide-open smile crosses the face of Luke Pickett, exposing a new tooth poking through his gums. It popped through a few days ago. One of Luke's physical therapists gives the 18-month-old help standing up. Securely held, Luke wobbles his head, which follows his swaying body, before he manages to hold it steady and upright for three seconds. This is an improvement for the giggly boy in a "Finding Nemo" swim diaper, who is at his three-month evaluation of aquatic therapy for cerebral palsy.
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