Monday, May 28, 2007
Good News
Logan will be going to the Step by Step academy beginning next week. We got the word on Friday that he'll be going a half day to ease him into that new part of his life. We'll also be waiting till Michelle comes back so Logan will have someone familar there with him when he starts. He doesn't take change well. I'm happy he's getting in there. Just one more step closer to our goal for him. Right now, his great grandmother is here from Mass, and he's loving every minute of it. Soon, his grandparents will be here, and I'm sure he'll be in heaven.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
In Home Items
Logan has had a couple more visits from Michelle since my last post. The visit Saturday before last was really good. Michelle, Melissa and Holly made social stories for Logan. These are something that we should read to him on a daily basis. Melissa, for the most part has been. Michelle's last visit was a little more productive. Logan really progressed in his writing ability. He did really well in writing his letters. This was an area of concern for us, but in a short time, we can finally be optimistic about him in this area. It seems like there is finally a way up out of this. Michelle is leading the way, and for that I am very grateful. I know there will be valleys in this journey as well, but the end result will be well worth it.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
First Visit with in-home Therapist
Logan had his first visit last night with our in-home specialist Michele from Step by Step Academy. Most of the process, she was talking with us about how he is, what we want, and what we should expect. It was a very productive meeting, and it feels like this is the first step towards mainstreaming Logan.
When Michele sat down with Logan, he took to her very well. He was still insistent that he do what he wanted. He did relent somewhat a couple times. Michele prevented him from using the computer (one of his favorite things) until he earned 5 stars in the boxes she had drawn. He didn't want to, but he did it anyway after some intial resistance. She also did some basic tests on him to check intelligence and some motor skills.
After all the intial items, Michele thinks that he'll progress very well. That makes me hopeful that he'll be able to make and have friends as he gets older. Michelle will be back on Saturday, which is awesome. We are willing to do whatever it takes to help Logan.
When Michele sat down with Logan, he took to her very well. He was still insistent that he do what he wanted. He did relent somewhat a couple times. Michele prevented him from using the computer (one of his favorite things) until he earned 5 stars in the boxes she had drawn. He didn't want to, but he did it anyway after some intial resistance. She also did some basic tests on him to check intelligence and some motor skills.
After all the intial items, Michele thinks that he'll progress very well. That makes me hopeful that he'll be able to make and have friends as he gets older. Michelle will be back on Saturday, which is awesome. We are willing to do whatever it takes to help Logan.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Second day
Logan had a visit from the Columbus Public School in-home specialist. I haven't met her, although Melissa says she is good, and Logan has taken to her pretty well. We also have another specialist coming in from a school that specializes in autistic children. She actually started the school that we want to enroll Logan in, so I feel good about that. They want to not only work with Logan, but want to teach the adults how to work with him and break some of his habits, in a way.
We've been on this journey a short time (he was first diagnosed on Dec 14th, and we've had more detailed diagnosis since then, which confirms the first diagnosis), and it seems frightening. I look at him and think how could he have this. But I can't think like that. I have to think how can I help him. He's my world, along with my three daughters.
I've seen and read about how having an autistic child can tear a family apart, rather than pull them closer. I think Melissa and I have an unsaid understanding that we will not let this happen to us. We are both there for him, and for each other for the support we both need.
We've been on this journey a short time (he was first diagnosed on Dec 14th, and we've had more detailed diagnosis since then, which confirms the first diagnosis), and it seems frightening. I look at him and think how could he have this. But I can't think like that. I have to think how can I help him. He's my world, along with my three daughters.
I've seen and read about how having an autistic child can tear a family apart, rather than pull them closer. I think Melissa and I have an unsaid understanding that we will not let this happen to us. We are both there for him, and for each other for the support we both need.
A beginning
I'm starting this blog about my son Logan. He's 4 years old, and he was recently diagnosied with autism. He has high functioning autism, meaning he's very intelligent. The only problem is his social skills are developed like they should be. Emotionally, he's a 2 year old. It's hard at times, especially for my wife, since she's practically home with him 24/7. She's been a saint through all of this.
Throughout our days, there are things we learn, and things that Logan teaches us. As Logan, my wife and I go down this journey through the unknown, I will chronicle this as best I can. I'll link to various sites about autism and items I find to be of interest and importance.
Throughout our days, there are things we learn, and things that Logan teaches us. As Logan, my wife and I go down this journey through the unknown, I will chronicle this as best I can. I'll link to various sites about autism and items I find to be of interest and importance.
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