Katlynn~ March 5, 2011
I might be bias... but she is beautiful!!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Mad PC skills....
Do all these kids on the spectrum just get it? I mean a month ago Katlynn could barely maneuver a mouse and now she is amazing with it and can navigate a PC quite well for a 4 year old. I had even bought her a little kiddie mouse because I just thought she wasn't grasping the concept of the bigger mouse with all it's little functions and stuff. Anyhow, I was wrong. As soon and the kiddie mouse came in the mail and I opened it up to put in the USB, it's like something clicked. She was using the regular mouse.
Anyhow, She is doing well overall. She is still lacking in areas socially, but she is really trying and academically she is doing so good. This kid has a serious memory.. but again, I think it is a spectrum thing.
She and Audrie have been in the same bed sleeping together for about 3 weeks now. It is so sweet and she really adores her sisters. I am not sure how long this can go on though since they are sharing a toddler bed and are continuing to grow.
Her teacher told me today she is going to push for Katlynn to be mainstream in the gen ed classroom. Great news... and as the rest of preschool goes on.. I am sure we'll make more finite decisions on her Kinder plans.
Here are some recent pictures.
Anyhow, She is doing well overall. She is still lacking in areas socially, but she is really trying and academically she is doing so good. This kid has a serious memory.. but again, I think it is a spectrum thing.
She and Audrie have been in the same bed sleeping together for about 3 weeks now. It is so sweet and she really adores her sisters. I am not sure how long this can go on though since they are sharing a toddler bed and are continuing to grow.
Her teacher told me today she is going to push for Katlynn to be mainstream in the gen ed classroom. Great news... and as the rest of preschool goes on.. I am sure we'll make more finite decisions on her Kinder plans.
Here are some recent pictures.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Week # ?????
So, I have realized I have totally blown this whole 52 week blogging project. It's been so crazy here, I just can't seem to find the time. I have been focusing a little more on "ME" and the family as a whole then just Katlynn and, well you know, the blog was put on the back burner.
We're going completely pull up free during the day now with exception to places, like under jumping, etc where a potential mess can create an issue for all kids. She's doing really great with pee. Poop again is still another story. She's getting there though. I have faith she'll be trained in time for kinder.
We've been working on pedaling a trike or bike and neither of them she has any interest in really learning the concept, but we keep trying regardless.
Her speech again is blooming. New words and sentences. Her social skills are slowly starting to increase as well with other kids. She is starting to play more with other kids instead of being on her own and has become increasingly social the past few weeks.
Until next time...
We're going completely pull up free during the day now with exception to places, like under jumping, etc where a potential mess can create an issue for all kids. She's doing really great with pee. Poop again is still another story. She's getting there though. I have faith she'll be trained in time for kinder.
We've been working on pedaling a trike or bike and neither of them she has any interest in really learning the concept, but we keep trying regardless.
Her speech again is blooming. New words and sentences. Her social skills are slowly starting to increase as well with other kids. She is starting to play more with other kids instead of being on her own and has become increasingly social the past few weeks.
Until next time...
Monday, June 20, 2011
Skipping a couple more weeks~ Sigh
Anyhow... Dave is finally getting better. Things were so crazy with him being in and out of the hospital so much.
Katlynn's still doing Summer school for 2 more weeks. She's also picked up some bad habits there. Pushing, bitting, and pulling hair. I am not 100% it is from school but I am sure it has added fuel to the fire since the staff teaching the preschoolers don't have any recent experience with special ed 3-5 year olds.
We're back on the potty training bandwagon. She is doing well. In fact, she has just gone on her own into the bathroom and went potty without having to be reminded.
Still working on getting her ABA hours back to normal. Seems they're having a turnover at the vendor we're using. Sucky!
She is loving the pool as always and we took her to ride ponies the other day and it was such a joy to see the smile on her face.
Until next week...
Katlynn's still doing Summer school for 2 more weeks. She's also picked up some bad habits there. Pushing, bitting, and pulling hair. I am not 100% it is from school but I am sure it has added fuel to the fire since the staff teaching the preschoolers don't have any recent experience with special ed 3-5 year olds.
We're back on the potty training bandwagon. She is doing well. In fact, she has just gone on her own into the bathroom and went potty without having to be reminded.
Still working on getting her ABA hours back to normal. Seems they're having a turnover at the vendor we're using. Sucky!
She is loving the pool as always and we took her to ride ponies the other day and it was such a joy to see the smile on her face.
Until next week...
Friday, June 3, 2011
Skipping a couple weeks
So... these past few weeks have been Chaos with my husband being so sick and in and out of the hospital. He is finally home again (for good this time I hope) and is slowly feeling better.
Anyhow, the kids finished up the school year a couple weeks ago and we are planning a lot of Summer festivities. Katlynn's ABA services are finally creeping back up to her required hours. I have a ton of play-dates and social outings planned as well as Swimming, art, and other activities. She is in Summer school for the rest of this month 4 days a week which is good so she doesn't regress with school type settings.
She has regressed some with potty training, but it is our fault. Due to the circumstances with Dave, she has been with sitters a lot and our routine has been messed up. Hoping this next week we can get back to normal. He speech is still increasing all the time. She has started up a couple bad habits again like mouthing her clothes, saying "no" a lot and even pulling hair or throwing things. Nothing too extreme, but I would like to get them under control before they get worse.
Here are some pictures from the Huntington Library yesterday. We had fun with the kids.
Anyhow, the kids finished up the school year a couple weeks ago and we are planning a lot of Summer festivities. Katlynn's ABA services are finally creeping back up to her required hours. I have a ton of play-dates and social outings planned as well as Swimming, art, and other activities. She is in Summer school for the rest of this month 4 days a week which is good so she doesn't regress with school type settings.
She has regressed some with potty training, but it is our fault. Due to the circumstances with Dave, she has been with sitters a lot and our routine has been messed up. Hoping this next week we can get back to normal. He speech is still increasing all the time. She has started up a couple bad habits again like mouthing her clothes, saying "no" a lot and even pulling hair or throwing things. Nothing too extreme, but I would like to get them under control before they get worse.
Here are some pictures from the Huntington Library yesterday. We had fun with the kids.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Week 16- Just random
So there are a couple things I am bothered by right now.
#1- pool safety and children with autism. I know many ASD parents can vouch that kids with autism are attracted to water. Look at all the drowning reports in the past couple years. It can happen in a split second and cause neurological damage beyond repair. I used to work for a pediatric sub acute in Loma Linda. Many many of those children where in a "vegetable state" with permanent brain damage. Many of those children's conditions came from near drownings at their own homes. I have seen the loss and devastation. Why can't others see it?
#2- We all know ASD kids thrive on routine, right. So why would you have a teacher for your child one year, a different teacher for ESY (end of school year) and then another new teacher the following year? I know for a fact my daughter should have the same teacher as last year, but I am getting the run around about how I would have to do a district transfer and that there is no guarantee, blah, blah, blah... BULL SHIT. I know several parents who have requested the same teachers and have gotten them. I am willing to bet even with the district preschool changes this year, some of those parents will get the same teachers EVEN if that teacher is not at the child's home-school. It's all a crock and a ploy and what's the worst is they are toying with my daughter's future and education and it really pisses me off. I will not stop fighting for my daughter's rights.
Okay, I am off my soapbox now.
#1- pool safety and children with autism. I know many ASD parents can vouch that kids with autism are attracted to water. Look at all the drowning reports in the past couple years. It can happen in a split second and cause neurological damage beyond repair. I used to work for a pediatric sub acute in Loma Linda. Many many of those children where in a "vegetable state" with permanent brain damage. Many of those children's conditions came from near drownings at their own homes. I have seen the loss and devastation. Why can't others see it?
#2- We all know ASD kids thrive on routine, right. So why would you have a teacher for your child one year, a different teacher for ESY (end of school year) and then another new teacher the following year? I know for a fact my daughter should have the same teacher as last year, but I am getting the run around about how I would have to do a district transfer and that there is no guarantee, blah, blah, blah... BULL SHIT. I know several parents who have requested the same teachers and have gotten them. I am willing to bet even with the district preschool changes this year, some of those parents will get the same teachers EVEN if that teacher is not at the child's home-school. It's all a crock and a ploy and what's the worst is they are toying with my daughter's future and education and it really pisses me off. I will not stop fighting for my daughter's rights.
Okay, I am off my soapbox now.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Book Review- Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum
I am pleased to announce that I was given a chance to review the book Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum. I tried it out with Katlynn during her therapy sessions and on my own time with her.
This book is a godsend to any parent and child dealing with autism, aspergers, add, adhd- but to be perfectly honest, every parent should read it with their kids especially children that learn better about emotions visually. Who doesn't learn better visually using real life photos of classroom and social behavior? I was pleased to see the simple and basic feelings shown beautifully. It touches on simple life skills such as playing, staying close, quiet time, colors, routines, etc. There is even a section in the back where you can add your own social or emotional story yourself.
Point to Happy: For Children on the Autism Spectrum is a must have for EVERY child that is entering preschool and/or kindergarten. Every library needs this book ... tell yours!
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