...I think we are all on the mend!!!!! Sarah is back to her rosy self and John is feeling better too. I am cautiously looking forward instead of drowning in anxiety.
Sarah had her first day at school today and did marvelously well. She was eager and happy. Although we are in a different room this year and Sarah's 'peer' is new-she tolerated the alternate surroundings and was very busy listening to and looking sideways at "Andy". He's an adorable redhead with freckles across his nose. He is close to her age and willing to engage with her. He is chatty but sensitive to her. They will do some OT together, with Sarah learning to initiate communication and take turns. He is delightful.
One of the main things for Sarah to experience this year is interaction with a 'peer'. A child her age. One on one. It takes a special child to work with Sarah. Andy is that child. A more or less typical peer so she can learn the ins and outs of communication-with flashcards, a switch, gestures...He is interested in Sarah, curious as to what she is all about, and not afraid to ask questions. He will benefit as well, not only with his own OT but he will get to know a child who has multiple disabitities and will learn to see her as a person. A thinking, feeling, interactive person. I wish every child could have this opportunity.
