Wow what a day! AJ was very excited about his new school. When we arrived all he could think about were the school busses outside. He wants to ride that bus so badly. Once we got in and saw nana and papa (who came to learn the routine and wish him well) he jumped right in to the room and started sorting letter shapes. He didn't even look up when we said goodbye.
When I picked him up he was happy and excited and all about the bus again. (I'm working to get him on it)
The teacher sends home a detailed daily report that lets us know just what went on all day. AJ got to be the plant waterer. (Every child gets a job) She also sent a personal note about his first day and let us know what a great day he had.
That evening we met up with my new online friend Erin and her family. Erin's son is 2.5 yrs and they are in town for a week of intensive speech therapy at Nancy Kaufman's clinic. It was great to meet them and see the boys playing so nicely together. It was wonderful to share stories and resources and have someone to connect with that understands what I am going through. Erin has been a lifeline in the dark times and I pray that she, her family and her son find a resolution to his speech issues soon. I know that with her as an advocate her son will do just fine.
I am glad that things are starting to come together for AJ. It's good to have a plan and I hope that we can begin to see some progress within a few months. I know that each child is different and that Apraxia is fanous for slow progress in fits and starts. It would be so great to see any improvement-even a slight one- and know that things are working.
Until that time I'll be patient and work with AJ on the target sounds and exercises he is sent home with for "homework". Thank God we have finally started on the path towards resolution!
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