Day 7

Today Gabriel had a very busy day.  He starts off his day with his normal preschool, then goes to his therapy session with the intervention specialist and occupational therapy.  It was picture day at school today, so there was extra anticipation to be good today. 
I didn't pick him up from school today, my husband did, but no report is a good one, so he must have had a good day.  So far, the teachers haven't asked if he's on meds, or what is he doing with the therapy, but I haven't offered the information as requested by the neurologist.  He's only had 2 days of school so far on the medication, so they may not have had enough time to realize he's more calmed down.  I wish I could be a fly on the wall in preschool to see him in action.
Gabriel came home for a quick lunch, then off to therapy.  The therapists are aware he started the medication, but this was his first time since being on the medication to go to therapy.  The therapist said he was very well behaved today and they got a lot done, including a hearing and eye test.  The eye test I'm sure he could have done without....he just went to the eye doctor in June and got glasses prescribed.  But oh well!  No harm done.   The therapist had me sign some consent forms for ongoing evaluations of him so they can see if he will still qualify for the IEP status in kindergarden  next year.  The official eval and determination will be in the spring, but seeing as though they only see him once  a week, it takes a while to watch him and eval him in action, then develop a plan of care for the following year.  Plus, they want to show some improvement and that this action plan is working.

I myself, can see a difference.  I almost cried today when he showed me a drawing he did.  Since starting therapy, he is finally starting to draw figures that aren't scribbles or circles.  he's drawing people.  He did a self portrait today, which included ears and hair.  I was so proud and almost on the verge of tears!  5 weeks in to therapy and he's made huge strides!  It's very encouraging!