"I hope these pictures help you to gain some insight into the things that go down in OT when you're a kid with Autism and sensory processing disorder."
Gavin and I are off to speech therapy. Lizze is staying behind because the boys will be getting dropped off by her Mom after school. While today hasn't gone exactly as planned, we have made the best of it so far and I'm feeling good about that. The rest of the day is going to be sorta rush rush because when Gavin's done with speech, we'll have time to eat dinner before having to head out for family therapy. I will say that Tuesdays are by far, my most favorite day of the week. ☺
Gavin and I arrived home from Speech Therapy about 40 minutes ago and I just wanted to share that he did a really good job. It's important to remember that doing a really good job can be relative, especially when dealing with kids on the Autism Spectrum. People on the outside might not see why he did so well today because they lack the frame of reference, context and perspective that I do when it comes to Gavin. That being said, he tried really hard and never lost his temper. He completed his assignment that was due today, totally on his own and did a really good job at that. His never give up attitude is really inspirational to those around him and for that and many other…
I'm sitting here with Gavin at Speech Therapy, listening to him through the intercom and behind to two way mirror that divide us. He's so upbeat and happy, which is awesome. At the same time, I'm realizing just how hard he is to understand anymore. His speech has regressed to a point that some of his speech needs to be interpreted because he just can't articulate well anymore. It's really sad for me as a parent to experience this but at the same time, I'm so inspired by him because he just never quits and never gives up. He's never complained about the health issues that have him locked into the course and I find that awe inspiring. How many of us would have the strength…
We've had a pretty good day. Gavin did really well at speech today. In fact, he kicked ass. How can someone kick ass in Speech Therapy? Check this out... Gavin was given an assignment and that assignment was to write a game review of his favorite video game. Physically writing with a pencil and paper is really hard for him and so I suggested to his therapist that he type it in Microsoft Word on his tablet. She agreed that became the game plan for this task. The way I see it is that as long as he can type his words, that's pretty much all that's required anymore. The important thing was that he create the original content and translate it into something that could be read by others.…
There's more to having an awesome Speech Therapy session than just getting the answers right
It's proving to be a pretty decent afternoon
"........ I'm not sure how I forgot to share this before today. Oh wait, I'm raising 3 kids with Autism on my own and I'm lucky if I remember my own name on most days....." Read More