I have not had a moment to share what occurred during the IEP year review for Daniel. November 11th is going to be Joshua’s first IEP meeting I am not sure how that is going to go or what to expect. However, going through all of the evaluations and Daniel’s IEP stirred many emotions and anxieties in me that I had not expected. The emotions with Daniel were full of excitement from all of the progress he has made in the last year. The main reason that I am so excited is because Daniel is so much happier.
He has gained a new confidence and expression of identity.
At times, he gets very frustrated with not being able to get his words out, but he has learned new ways of expression when the words cannot come. The one thing that has helped him the most during those times is repeatedly reassuring him and letting him know that it is ok. During those times, he now allows me to hug him, squeeze him, or give him some sort of deep pressure to bring comfort – that was not an option many times in the past. There are still times when it is not an option and that is ok too. Many things have changed for the better with Daniel and me. He has progressed and so have I! I think that my healthier state of mind has helped him in many ways too. I believe another contributing factor is that Daniel and David have started to have a relationship.
It makes a difference in Daniel to have communication and relationship with his daddy. Continued ... Great IEP Meeting
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