Last week was a busy week for sure. On Thursday we had another ARD for Zach at his school...Texas term for IEP (individualized education plan). Part of the fun of having a special ed kiddo. :) This one was painless and actually good. We went to review speech goals since the speech pathologist this year is new...she retested him and set up new goals based on that. His speech time is dwindling, but thankfully he still qualifies based on the fact he can't perform the tasks in real life situations that he can on a test or when asked by a teacher. In other words, he knows what to do and how to answer, but can't impliment in real life. He also finally got picked up for OT (occupational therapy). He has been tested at school since he was 4 and never qualified. It is hard one in school, because you have to show how it impacts him on an academic basis. Since he is so smart, no one thought it was an imparement. He is sturggling with writing tasks and crying a lot when asked to do daily writing prompts. He is having hte hardest time with creative writing. Zach's world is black and white, imaginative play has never been a big thing with him, so this is no shock to us. He is also becoming more and more sensitive to his surroundings. For me this was hard to hear, but good to know they are noticing and trying to help instead of ignoring his needs. He is getting what he needs and that is what is most important.
Before the ARD his grade had an awards ceramony. He was recognized three times...perfect attendence, the Responsibility Award for his classroom and the All A Honor roll. So proud of him and all his hard work. I can't believe how fast time has flown and how big he is, but he is growing up and making me so proud of the person he is.
Here he is below...
Hearing his name called...
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WOW! Thank you for the kind words but I am the lucky one!! Zachary is an amazing kid and he has a wonderful family!! Hugs to all of you!!
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