Aidan was evaluated by the school district psychologist, 2 special ed teachers, an advocate of some sort, an occupational therapist, speech therapist and vision teacher this morning. They were hugely impressed with his fine motor skills, ability to concentrate, his gentleness, his politeness, and his general loveability. It's kind of nice to go through these things, however much they're stressful beforehand because it gives me new perspective. "He kicks and screams and hits me when he gets frustrated. He throws his plate when he's done with his food. He likes to pinch me." "Oh, sounds like a lively 3 year old." Huh.
They agree that he's developmentally delayed and that he's got vision problems, but they saw no sign of autism and think that his coping mechanisms are brilliant. He can do some things that the average normal kid can't do. It was stressful, but good. I posted about preparing for it in my LJ, and I just have to say that I love you guys. The comfort was much appreciated.
Yay, Aidan!!! And Deena, too!
Teppy, I'm sorry you're feeling so stabby.
Steph, I'd hand you a knife, but none of mine are sharp. Would you like a dull one? It might be more interesting.
Hands Teppy a spoon.
"Why a spoon, brother?" "Because it'll hurt more!"
Throws in a spork for good measure.
Teppy, I will join you in the stabby sporking of all who deserve it. As I said in Natter, "Fuckity fuck fuck stab stab fuck."
Yay for cutiehead Aidan and Deena. Heaven knows he's loveable.
I hate those dreams, ChiKat. The emotional resonance seems to last a long time.
ChiKat, I hate those dreams. They drain you so horribly.
I had one the other day about sending my grandfather to Uncle Mart's to die. Uncle Mart died 5 years ago and my grandfather died in Novemeber. What sucked was I actually dialed most of my grandmother's phone number to make sure Grandpa was ok before I remembered.
::shudder::
There's a lotta stabby going on today.
Yeah, gimme a second or two, I'm on a new machine, and it will take a minute to get AIM installed. Not too long though, hang on...
if you were a yun 'un Beej - i'd say it was early for a not so perfect date - but there are more not quiite up to my best days the older I get - might as well see how it goes.
yay for Adain.
Matt's mom is gettign a catscan today - We have no idea what that means. He is waiting for his youngest brother to get to Ct before he decides what to do. Bu the did talk to his mom, which he couldn't do yesterday. While there are many good reasons to be far away from family - there are times when it is really hard.
Woo hoo for the excellent Aidan news!!
