The new program

Quinn (23 months) started a new program. It's a program designed as an early intervention for kids with delays. It is in a beautiful building and set up like a preschool. They do circle time, table tasks, play time, independent work, computer time, snack, music circle, teacher time, art session and playground time! They even have a parent support group meeting 1x a week with a psychologist! They rotate these meetings in 15-20 minute intervals. He just completed his 2nd week this week. 

He did not cry on his first day. He smiled and waved at everyone happily! He transitioned beautifully and had great eye contact with all his teachers. The second day was tougher on him. He was still a good sport but a lot more hesitant during the second half of his day. 

This week he did great. In table tasks, which is puzzles and fine motor skills, he seemed to be less resistant. His weaker areas are anything having to do with strength and coordination. His favorites are circle time and story time. He is captivated by the songs and the instructor. Kai (8) would have never sat for that long or kept his eye gaze at the teacher for that long!

Since he still not walking it is tiring to take him from rotation to rotation all day. The program runs for 4 hours twice weekly. Parents are required to be there the entire time. It is tiring for me because a lot of times he is working with the teacher, and I end up just sitting there. I am sucking it up because the program is nicely run and has so much potential to change Quinn's life! For everything I did not get with Kai, life is throwing me a bone (somewhat) and offering Quinn so many amazing opportunities.

Also, we are still doing physical therapy 2x a week, occupational therapy 2x a week and speech 1x. Psychiatric sessions for me are daily! Just kidding, that's what blogging is for right?