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Although hard to live this newspaper ... The goal is not to recount the life of my eldest son, she belongs, but to share our experience as parents. I often told myself that every experience is unique and what is true for a child is not always applicable in another. This newspaper often seemed rather pointless ... And
progress depends so much on the child himself ...
But as my last post ended on a somewhat sad note, I certainly did not want to stop there!
Since Matthew is much better (it came into CE2)!
I think he has gone through a difficult but ultimately necessary ... It began at the time to become aware of his difference, to conceive what autism (that name was not ready to accept - and I'm not sure this is still the case), but he understood and agreed to work on himself with all the energy that has characterized so small. And it is with great enthusiasm that in addition to the school he follows assiduously (including German language courses), he participated in small groups for socialization, individual sessions (with a teacher) . He learns to interact, to decipher the emotions of others and himself, master his anxieties (relaxation sessions in psychomotor). This year he participated in lessons in climbing (not bad for a child who has vertigo:), and mastered the bicycle as if he had spent his entire life (and god knows it was difficult for him). Soccer him longer an issue (though it is a collective game). His goal now: to the theater, he dreams while having a little scared ... Normally, it is not already obvious to everyone to do theater, then for him, imagine what that means!
far we are from this year's average section in a school that shall remain nameless - we left immediately, and that the headteacher did not see the really useful to bring in large section since (according to the director) was not sure he arrives in PA!
If only all schools could be so welcoming and patient as that of Matthew, the one where he has lived for three years, and who receives the most natural way, with all the listening and understanding all he needs . It was not always easy, but at no time, nor the head of the school nor the teachers have given up. Never. Always they believed. In recent years proved them right.
It is essential to provide opportunities for these children not quite like the others, because they can get there ALSO. I understand that from year to year, more schools hosting them. AND IT'S GOOD! but it has to be generalized.
My hope for this school year and subsequent years: That more and more schools learn and understand what the high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome and they naturally accept these children, because their place is in school and nowhere else ... (I should point out that none of the teachers of Matthew had been trained in autism, but in contrast, there they were interested in themselves and with great passion.)
Small technical details for parents who might be interested :
Matthew also enjoys using a SESSAD, a classroom teacher accompanies two half-day (plus a half days at home - for work on what is instinctive in the NT (neurotypical mean by then - it is the language of Asperger's) and not at all obvious to an autistic child (things of everyday life: how to invite a friend house, what if I see a friend is sad that someone who respond to attack me verbally or physically etc. ....). Basically what we call social stories, realities which for us are obvious and not acquired by him instinctively.
School, SESSAD, small groups led by a psychologist, psychomotor, all this combined has allowed Matthew to grow up very quickly and as smoothly as possible. Not forgetting his unfailing good humor, his willingness to move forward. I must say that I am bluffing every day. From the top of his nearly nine years (it has 3 January 2009) he gives us a great lesson in life, courage and hope.
Reminder, more diagnosis and first treatment is early (it was for Matthew to 2 ½ years) the child is more likely to turn. Never hesitate to consult the "right place").
That was my little note of hope in the evening! progress depends so much on the child himself ...
But as my last post ended on a somewhat sad note, I certainly did not want to stop there!
Since Matthew is much better (it came into CE2)!
I think he has gone through a difficult but ultimately necessary ... It began at the time to become aware of his difference, to conceive what autism (that name was not ready to accept - and I'm not sure this is still the case), but he understood and agreed to work on himself with all the energy that has characterized so small. And it is with great enthusiasm that in addition to the school he follows assiduously (including German language courses), he participated in small groups for socialization, individual sessions (with a teacher) . He learns to interact, to decipher the emotions of others and himself, master his anxieties (relaxation sessions in psychomotor). This year he participated in lessons in climbing (not bad for a child who has vertigo:), and mastered the bicycle as if he had spent his entire life (and god knows it was difficult for him). Soccer him longer an issue (though it is a collective game). His goal now: to the theater, he dreams while having a little scared ... Normally, it is not already obvious to everyone to do theater, then for him, imagine what that means!
far we are from this year's average section in a school that shall remain nameless - we left immediately, and that the headteacher did not see the really useful to bring in large section since (according to the director) was not sure he arrives in PA!
If only all schools could be so welcoming and patient as that of Matthew, the one where he has lived for three years, and who receives the most natural way, with all the listening and understanding all he needs . It was not always easy, but at no time, nor the head of the school nor the teachers have given up. Never. Always they believed. In recent years proved them right.
It is essential to provide opportunities for these children not quite like the others, because they can get there ALSO. I understand that from year to year, more schools hosting them. AND IT'S GOOD! but it has to be generalized.
My hope for this school year and subsequent years: That more and more schools learn and understand what the high-functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome and they naturally accept these children, because their place is in school and nowhere else ... (I should point out that none of the teachers of Matthew had been trained in autism, but in contrast, there they were interested in themselves and with great passion.)
Small technical details for parents who might be interested :
Matthew also enjoys using a SESSAD, a classroom teacher accompanies two half-day (plus a half days at home - for work on what is instinctive in the NT (neurotypical mean by then - it is the language of Asperger's) and not at all obvious to an autistic child (things of everyday life: how to invite a friend house, what if I see a friend is sad that someone who respond to attack me verbally or physically etc. ....). Basically what we call social stories, realities which for us are obvious and not acquired by him instinctively.
School, SESSAD, small groups led by a psychologist, psychomotor, all this combined has allowed Matthew to grow up very quickly and as smoothly as possible. Not forgetting his unfailing good humor, his willingness to move forward. I must say that I am bluffing every day. From the top of his nearly nine years (it has 3 January 2009) he gives us a great lesson in life, courage and hope.
Reminder, more diagnosis and first treatment is early (it was for Matthew to 2 ½ years) the child is more likely to turn. Never hesitate to consult the "right place").
