Observing His Play

I did classroom observation yesterday. It was, a fruitful, session. Saw what he played by himself and played with friends.

BJ is a boy of few words. But he is very attentive, a friend commented. I agree. He is always the silent observer in a group, waiting for his turn to speak or play. His gentle nature actually earns him lots of adoration!!

I wonder how he looks from Heaven's eyes? I smile as I write this. Though I raved about how depressing it is to have a child with autism, I know that God has given this special one to us.

Amen.

Being KS or Careful

Most of BJ's cohort (born 2000) in his EIP has done their IQ test and are ready to be admitted to pathlight school. The school registration closed on 30 September 2005. AND, here am I, I have not done anything about it. I am thinking to defer him a year.

There are mixed comments. Some people say that I should not defer him and I should give him an opportunity to go to school with his peers. Why delay when he appears not to have an IQ problem?

As a mum, I grapple with this issue. Am I being kiasu that I want him to push him further? But, I am not definitely not doing anything about it. I am not sending him to various therapies, all we can offer are prayers, tender loving care, wisdom from God, intervention from GOD, decent EIP programme, and integration programme for him to mix with neutro-typical children. Occasional occupational therapy at KKCDU. That's all.

On the other hand, am I being careful? Am I really trying to "secure" his foundation before he enters a neuro-typical classroom of 30 children? Will I put him in EIP for another year while his peers are promoted to pathlight prep programme (K2)? I don't know.

Well..... I am rattling on.... I know...... One day this thing will come to light.... Perhaps I will be more certain.

A different Experience at the Zoo

The last trip (months ago) to the zoo was not exactly a happy experience for us. We did not understand why BJ was so cranky. We didn't know what to do.

However, this Children's day's trip to the zoo was different!!

The sharity elephant's birthday bash was held at the zoo. The kids had a great time bouncing on the balloon float. BJ was raving and pointing at all the animals he saw while we were on the tram. We even went to see the giraffe feeding. A good experience for BJ and Lauren. They finally see how long the neck, and the tongue of a giraffe, and what the giraffe feeds on (leaves, carrots, apples).

They had a great time. Even BJ is keener in watching the polar bears.

I am glad that he is making sense of a zoo trip now, unlike before when he just threw a tantrum without saying anything. At least, when he is bored, he would suggest: "Can we go home now?" Then, I have to tell me how many more animals we have to see before heading home.

The zoo trip was fun....(worth my $ put in as friends of the zoo).

Am looking forward to the next zoo trip ;D