Busy...

I don't think I stopped going today...it was busy! Erin had school at 9 and Zach had a re-evaluation with his occupational therapist at 9:30, so he stayed home in the AM and took Erin to school with me...He loved that. He got to see his teacher from the summer who was super nice to him. Shocked both Zach and i because the last day with her was a bit cold this summer. He was so excited to see Erin's room and send her on her way. We then went to his appointment. He apparently did very well. Improved on a lot of skills, but some he still can't master, even do. But, the great thing about it was that he tried. Everything his therapist asked him to do today, he tried. She said he didn't get frustrated or cry once. He didn't complain, he tried it all. That is huge progress for him and I couldn't be more proud of him. She gave me some great ideas for the types of things I can do at home with him too. She also gave me some advice for going into his next ARD at the school and fighting for OT, so we will see how that goes. All in all, I was happy with the results and we might be adding another OT session into his schedule to work on some of his sensory issues.

Took him back to school and got a chance to chat with his teacher while he was at recess. She surprised me with having a lot of positives. Her communication logs home are usually pretty descriptive of his behavior issues. So it was nice for me to hear the good. She said his behavior is a ton better and she only has to redirect him one time and he goes back on task. She is a very strict teacher and just what he needed I think. She said his wiggly stuff is the biggest issue and that is what we are hoping OT will help. She said she has found ways to help, but would love see that improve in time too...but she does understand that is an area he really can't control or help as easily. She said academically he was doing great and she plans to retest him for gifted. Apparently she tested him last year, but the school never told her he was special ed. She said she would have preferred to know so she could make sure he was in a less distracted environment and will request that he gets that in the ARD. I was so excited to hear that. His scores in Math and Reading were up in the next grade level, so all of that is great news. She said he is doing really well with the other kids and overall a great little boy. So nice to hear from someone that I couldn't read well at all.

I then went home to make some phone calls, do laundry and then off to get Erin. She had a good day, but no nap. We then got home, had about 3o minutes for her to snack, unwind and go get Zach...off to a play date with our neighbor who has a Kindergartner at Zach's school and she has a 2.5 year old girl. We played there for a few hours and came home to do dinner, bath, bed...

I am beat. Long, but good day. I am so proud of Zach. He did a great job today and is just working so hard in so many areas. I am so happy for him. So busy day, but very good one.

I am off to bed...tomorrow I get to do my weekly volunteer time at his school while Erin is at school. :)