Therapy started an hour later today, so I was able to pick my little fella up. He's been SO tired since he started ABA. That's the only think I've noticed so far. Heck...it's only been three days, but I'm anxious for some good news, really good news. It'll happen. I know that I just have to be patient.
One thing is for sure he's working harder than he's used to and that's a good thing. A very good thing.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Day one done...
Sean came out of therapy smiling and honestly beaming. I think he really enjoyed it. I'd go as far to say he was proud of himself. The BCBA (Tiffany) and the line therapist (Danielle) both said he did better than they expected, especially for his first day. I know he's going to have tough days, but I'm glad the first day went well. I'm grateful that I could take him and see his reaction after it was over. Today was a very happy mommy day in my world.
While waiting for him I struck up a conversation with two other autism moms. We talked about therapy and school programs. We traded notes about our experiences. I found out about another possible school program to consider as Sean gets older. Talking to other parents is always so helpful. I was sad to hear that insurance issues have stopped them from getting ABA for their kids at this time. It breaks my heart to think of kids that need this treatment, but can't have it. I'm so very thankful today.
While waiting for him I struck up a conversation with two other autism moms. We talked about therapy and school programs. We traded notes about our experiences. I found out about another possible school program to consider as Sean gets older. Talking to other parents is always so helpful. I was sad to hear that insurance issues have stopped them from getting ABA for their kids at this time. It breaks my heart to think of kids that need this treatment, but can't have it. I'm so very thankful today.
Hooray...it's ABA Day!!
The day has finally arrived! As I am typing this post, Sean is in his first ABA session and I am sitting in the waiting room. I am so excited and so hopeful.
I thought that today would be the perfect day to start consistently recording progress, set backs, frustrations and triumphs during this journey. I'm also going to flashback to the past to share not only how difficult this therapy was to obtain, but also to share stories of working hard to get the actual ASD diagnosis. It took me over 2.5 years of specialist visits, therapy sessions, school programs, etc. That in itself was difficult.
My purpose of this blog is to document Sean's progress as well as hopefully help even just one other family going through similar obstacles. Autism is tough.
Lastly, I may be an elementary teacher, but admittedly writing is not my strongest area. You will find truth and heart in this blog, but not prize winning writing. If you are reading this...thank you.
I thought that today would be the perfect day to start consistently recording progress, set backs, frustrations and triumphs during this journey. I'm also going to flashback to the past to share not only how difficult this therapy was to obtain, but also to share stories of working hard to get the actual ASD diagnosis. It took me over 2.5 years of specialist visits, therapy sessions, school programs, etc. That in itself was difficult.
My purpose of this blog is to document Sean's progress as well as hopefully help even just one other family going through similar obstacles. Autism is tough.
Lastly, I may be an elementary teacher, but admittedly writing is not my strongest area. You will find truth and heart in this blog, but not prize winning writing. If you are reading this...thank you.
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