So apparently we are making some progress!!! And by we, I mean Johnny. Today at school during lunch the new classroom aide passed out the cups at the table and there was one that didn't match the rest. Last year something similar happened when they had holiday themed plates that weren't his normal routine and he threw them, yelled, had a meltdown and then refused to eat or participate in any activities for the rest of the day. Today, he told Autumn that it was "not okay!" and then started to cry. He then switched gears and began to demand that he have the "special cup" as his own, (it wasn't at his place setting) but Autumn told him that it didn't work that way. He could either use the cup he was given or not drink anything at all, it was his choice. Instead of flipping out, he simply told her that maybe next time he would get lucky and have the special cup, then went on with his meal like nothing had happened.
I got this report in my daily email from Autumn and was excited to learn about it. I will be interested to hear both Ashleigh and Erin's take on the situation, as they were both present in the classroom today. They obviously weren't there at all last year, but I know that with Ashleigh's uber-observant eye, I might get a more detailed run-down. -- You might wonder how something like this simple situation could have more details: what I mean is that she records the amount of time an "incident" takes and what level of emotional response he gives, etc.
Anyway, it is nice to see the results of some of our hard work this summer! I must say that we ended out the season with a very different attitude and far fewer outbursts per day. Back in May, I wasn't sure what I was going to do to make it through the break from school, but Johnny has grown by leaps and bounds. I am anxious to watch as he continues to develop more socially appropriate behavior. Gold star for my boy!
The other fun part of today was working on a project with Johnny. The school sent home a big poster where he can draw a picture of himself, write his name really big at the top, color some parts in and then answer a series of questions. We just tackled the questions since mommy was confined to bed for the most part. Here are some of the questions and their resulting answers:
Needless to say, I enjoyed our little chat and if I'm feeling better tomorrow than I did today, I'll be able to venture downstairs to the kitchen table and we can work on decorating the poster. Maybe I'll even get some stickers out for him! I grabbed one out of the basket at the doctor's office today during my post-op checkup. It has an angry bird on it. He should be thrilled!
I got this report in my daily email from Autumn and was excited to learn about it. I will be interested to hear both Ashleigh and Erin's take on the situation, as they were both present in the classroom today. They obviously weren't there at all last year, but I know that with Ashleigh's uber-observant eye, I might get a more detailed run-down. -- You might wonder how something like this simple situation could have more details: what I mean is that she records the amount of time an "incident" takes and what level of emotional response he gives, etc.
Anyway, it is nice to see the results of some of our hard work this summer! I must say that we ended out the season with a very different attitude and far fewer outbursts per day. Back in May, I wasn't sure what I was going to do to make it through the break from school, but Johnny has grown by leaps and bounds. I am anxious to watch as he continues to develop more socially appropriate behavior. Gold star for my boy!
The other fun part of today was working on a project with Johnny. The school sent home a big poster where he can draw a picture of himself, write his name really big at the top, color some parts in and then answer a series of questions. We just tackled the questions since mommy was confined to bed for the most part. Here are some of the questions and their resulting answers:
- What is your favorite color? -- Purple
- What is your favorite animal? -- Tiger (Which I have never heard him ever mention before, but he has been watching "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" a lot during my recovery!)
- What is your favorite food? -- Bagels & Cereal (Pretty much the only thing he has eaten during the past few days, since it is what has been on hand, is easy, and mama is able to put on the table in less than 10 seconds.)
- What do you want to be when you grow up? -- (Swirling his hand around his head while he answers...) "A guy who wears the crown. A king! I want to be The King!"
- What makes you a "star"? -- Practice.
- Give 3 fun facts about yourself. --
2. Loves Mario & his "Whites"
3. Loves going to the carnival. (Whaaaa?)
- What is your favorite book? Race Cars (I have no idea?)
- How do you show love to people? (After insisting that I hold my hand out, he kisses my palm...) "With Kisses. On the hand."
Needless to say, I enjoyed our little chat and if I'm feeling better tomorrow than I did today, I'll be able to venture downstairs to the kitchen table and we can work on decorating the poster. Maybe I'll even get some stickers out for him! I grabbed one out of the basket at the doctor's office today during my post-op checkup. It has an angry bird on it. He should be thrilled!
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