Progress

In two weeks of being full time at Step by Step, Logan has made some great progress. We get daily progress reports on his development, and they are very positive. He's only had one bad day so far, and that was yesterday. He didn't want to stand in line, didn't want to sit when asked to, but from all accounts, wasn't lashing out. While most parents (read: those without autistic children) would say that was bad. I don't. I don't condone it, but if he's not lashing out physically, then that's good and it's progress. I've learned to appreciate the baby steps he makes.

The next big step in his development is potty training. That's going to be the biggest challenge I think he's had in his life so far, bar the autism factor. And of all the weeks to start will be the week of the 4th. Step by Step is closed that week. Generally, they are closed for two weeks beginning that week for vacation, but only one week this year and it's not really a vacation. They will be moving into their new location (which is much closer than where they are now). Not only will I get fireworks on the 3rd and 4th, but every other day because of trying to potty train Logan. I don't see him learning it completely in one week, but I'd like to see some sort of progress in that area. I just have to remember, baby steps....

Logan's First Day

Today was Logan's first day at Step by Step. Unfortunately, I couldn't go with him, but it was probably the best thing since it would have made things harder on him. From what I was told, he was a little hesitant to go at first, even with Michelle there to take him out of the car. (Here, the parent drives up, and a teacher takes them out of the car). But he went, thankfully. Since he's only going for a half day currently, he was only there for three hours. From what we were told, he did a wonderful job today. I hope that this is a good sign of things to come.

My mother in law took a picture of him at the school, which I should have up at my photo site soon.