Sorry I haven’t been posting more here, but the Holidays are more than a bit stressful for us. I’m sure they are for any family with a kid in the spectrum. The added sights and sounds of the commercial media frenzy have given Lil’ B. far too much to think about. Too much to see. Too much to experience. Every outing leaves him drained.
Likewise, the media blitz on TV takes its toll. Even though his room only has educational shows running, a half hour in the living room with the onslaught of Christmas commercials is enough to have him reeling. I don’t know how much more I can mediate the situation, but I’m trying.
Too many people over, too many new things happening. I wonder what goes on in his head at times like these. One day I hope he can tell me.
As for therapy… That’s going very well. Lil’ B. progresses with every meeting. The moment he sees Miss Sandra or Miss Carol, he runs for the normal “play spot” and sits down. He’s been following direction better, he’s responding better. He’s learning, and at an incredible rate. Both therapists have nothing but good things to say. This warms my heart like nothing I have ever experienced.
I could, I suppose, feel upset or sad that I have failed to teach him these things. I suppose I could wallow in the thought that both his mother and I, even though we have tried everything, have not made this kind of progress. That would be foolish. We didn’t have the tools. We’re learning right along with him and the improvements are both drastic and heartwarming. I welcome the help.
I’m sure the rest of the holidays will bring their own trials. Grandma is supposed to come visit for Christmas and I’m not sure how well she’ll deal with the fact that her grandson does not like to be held, has no interest in playing like normal children, or dislikes loud noises. Only time will tell, but at least we can do our best to explain the situation to her.
For now, I’m off to do other things. I have so much more I’d love to say tonight, but sometimes even I can’t find the words…
So for now. Peace, I’m out.
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Peace to you, too, Jerry. Lil’ B knows what’s in your heart. Smile, you deserve to smile.