We are now home again from our trip to KS, and trying to get back to the structure we had set here. Sam has done very well with the transition and aside from some minor sleeping issues, is back to the game plan again. To be honest, it was nice not having to worry about appointments This morning Sam rejoined Tara for EI and we will start ABA again hopefully by the end of the week. Driving out here this morning I was reflecting on this past year and thinking about Sam's quickly approaching birthday.
Just one year ago we were just finding out that Sam is in fact not hearing impaired. Hearing aids would not be needed and high hopes for normal speech development hanged in the balance. While we have been on quite a ride since then, we have come very far and made great strides. I am more educated now about my own child than I ever thought possible. I know there is still a lot more for me to learn and I am geared up for doing that. In just a few days I will be on my way to Chicago for the Autism One conference, and I cannot wait to gather all the information possible there. I wonder what the next year will hold for my little girl. I hope that she will continue to excel and learn. I hope she develops more abilities to help her communicate and interact with others. She has already proven herself a fighter and beater of odds, so I have no doubt she will continue to inspire me and amaze me.
Sam has definitely come a long way in the last year!! You have also come a long way, don't ever forget that. I think the conference will be great for you. You will get a wealth of knowledge, meet a ton of people in your same boat, meet experts on the subject, and the best part... ALL OF THIS IN ONE PLACE!!!!!!!!!
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