Jack is continuing to walk with his walker and is practicing really hard at getting up to his walker all by himself. Yesterday I found jack with the walker toppled over and his face smooshed into the carpet...and you know what? He was LAUGHING! That's my little trooper for ya!
Tomorrow we have Jack's IEP meeting. It will be our first meeting with the school district. Here is the basic breakdown of an IEP -- Individualized Education Plan. I am happy and sad all at the same time. I know school will be good for Jack but I am sad because up until now I've always been a part of what he learns. I've sat through every therapy session for the past three years -- it's hard to imagine not being there when he's being worked with. He doesn't have many words and I am worried that no one will know what he needs! I know this can be a good thing because it will force him to communicate but I hate to think of him frustrated with others not knowing what he wants or needs. I know he'll be fine and I know I will too -- I just can't believe it's time!
Well, I must run to get Jack's glasses fixed. The little screw came out and my hands are way too big to use that tiny screwdriver! The funny thing is, Jack keeps asking for his glasses. I guess he misses them! So I MUST get them fixed today. He even tried to steal mine this morning! Took them right off my face and put them on his...boy, how do you explain that one????
That little man keeps on amazing us more and more each day, doesn't he? WOW!! You are going to really see a difference once he starts school and being a part of IEP. Vyktoria has been utilizing this as well for two years now and what a difference one-on-one instruction, from someone other than a loved one can do. From not being able to read and recognize even the most simple 2-letter words, to reading 20-chapter books and actually comprehending what she is reading. I know that Jack will be getting a different type of instruction, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised. And don't worry about the teachers not understanding what he wants, they are quite an amazing bunch!! Can't wait to see his first school picture!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, speaking of the redhead, time to go pick her up. Get those specs fixed Ma so the little guy can see where he's going with that walker!!
Love ya,
Grammie
My son has different needs for an IEP but when he was three he went to a Child development center to help him with his speech. I was amazed at what they did to help him and even though it was hard for him to go there on his own it was amazing what he could do when we were not there. My son is now 16 and in grade 10 and doing wonderful. He still has his challenges but the best thing that we did for him was getting him the help that he needed at a young age. You are doing good with your son. Im sure that he will be fine at school.
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