We learned very quickly that Owen loves music and likes to sing.
Part of the classroom activited is learning new songs to sing and act out. Mrs. Colucci told us that that music time is by far Owen's favorite activity.
He know all the words, sings the loudest and particpates in all the choreography of the song. We were definitely seeing a new side to Owen and it was alot of fun.
When I went to his class Christmas party, I got to witness it first hand.
His teacher then sent home a CD of all the songs they sang at school. Owen loved it and before too long we knew the words to all of the songs too!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Time for School
It's September and time for Owen to start at his new school!
He would be attending Twin Beach Elementary in Mrs. Colucci's class. He would go in the mornings, five days a week. There are 7 kids in his class all with various speech and developmental delays.
I was so nervous, to be sending my 3 year old to school on a bus. But everyone assured me that he would be just fine and that most kids love to ride the school bus. Owen was not like most kids though.
He did great! Other than the noise from the air brakes being a little too loud. He got on the bus and away he went off to his first day of school.
The parents were invited to meet their kids at the school to greet them when they got off the bus and help them to get settled in their classroom. I was so proud of him! He did such a good job. I definitely think we made the right decision.
He would be attending Twin Beach Elementary in Mrs. Colucci's class. He would go in the mornings, five days a week. There are 7 kids in his class all with various speech and developmental delays.
I was so nervous, to be sending my 3 year old to school on a bus. But everyone assured me that he would be just fine and that most kids love to ride the school bus. Owen was not like most kids though.
He did great! Other than the noise from the air brakes being a little too loud. He got on the bus and away he went off to his first day of school.
The parents were invited to meet their kids at the school to greet them when they got off the bus and help them to get settled in their classroom. I was so proud of him! He did such a good job. I definitely think we made the right decision.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Summer Diagnostic
Upon calling the school, I was informed that my timing was perfect because they were just about to start a summer diagnostics program the 2nd week of June.
Essentially Owen would attend this diagnostic program for 4 weeks and then we would receive documentation from the school as to what special services Owen qualified for if any.
Owen and I both experienced seperation anxiety that first week, because he had never gone anywhere without me except for our relative's houses. Even though he cried when I left him, they assured me that as soon as I left he was happy to play with the toys and other activities.
When the session was complete we received an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for the Early Intervention Program through Walled Lake Schools which would start that fall.
Essentially Owen would attend this diagnostic program for 4 weeks and then we would receive documentation from the school as to what special services Owen qualified for if any.
Owen and I both experienced seperation anxiety that first week, because he had never gone anywhere without me except for our relative's houses. Even though he cried when I left him, they assured me that as soon as I left he was happy to play with the toys and other activities.
When the session was complete we received an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for the Early Intervention Program through Walled Lake Schools which would start that fall.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
A Second Opinion
We weren't even sure where to turn from here, but we knew we needed some answers.
I made an appointment with a Family Social Worker/Psychologist who specialized in treating kids with Autism/ADD/ADHD and other developmental disorders.
I completed a lengthy questionnaire on my pregnancy as well as Owen's health and development from birth until present and we were scheduled to see the Doctor in May, 2007.
During our visit, the doctor went over the paperwork I completed and tried to engage Owen with different toys to see how he responded. Based on his observations, he gave Owen a PDD (pervasive developmental disorder) diagnosis and suggested that I contact the school system for an early intervention.
We were determined to do whatever we could to help Owen and even though we didn't have a concrete diagnosis of Autism we would continue to push forward.
I made an appointment with a Family Social Worker/Psychologist who specialized in treating kids with Autism/ADD/ADHD and other developmental disorders.
I completed a lengthy questionnaire on my pregnancy as well as Owen's health and development from birth until present and we were scheduled to see the Doctor in May, 2007.
During our visit, the doctor went over the paperwork I completed and tried to engage Owen with different toys to see how he responded. Based on his observations, he gave Owen a PDD (pervasive developmental disorder) diagnosis and suggested that I contact the school system for an early intervention.
We were determined to do whatever we could to help Owen and even though we didn't have a concrete diagnosis of Autism we would continue to push forward.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
How it all began
Some people say that their child was developing at a normal rate and than once they received their 18 month immunizations, they stopped talking. It wasn't like that with Owen.
Owen is our first child so it was a learning process for us as to what we should expect from him. He definitely hit most of his developmental milestones later than the average child, but our pediatrician never seemed overly concerned with that. I would have to say that it was members in my family that pointed out some of his unusual behaviors first. Finally after doing some research on my own , I took Owen to his 3 year well-visit with our pediatrician and explained my concerns to her. Things like, preoccupation with spinning wheels or other objects, doesn't point at things, sensitivity to heat and sound, easily overwhelmed in new situations or large groups, repetitive speech and looking at objects out of the corner of his eyes. She gave me a form with 10 questions on it and asked me to complete it. After I did, she looked at and said "he's not autistic". It really bothered me that she felt she could give a proper diagnosis based on 10 questions. So from there our journey began......
Owen is our first child so it was a learning process for us as to what we should expect from him. He definitely hit most of his developmental milestones later than the average child, but our pediatrician never seemed overly concerned with that. I would have to say that it was members in my family that pointed out some of his unusual behaviors first. Finally after doing some research on my own , I took Owen to his 3 year well-visit with our pediatrician and explained my concerns to her. Things like, preoccupation with spinning wheels or other objects, doesn't point at things, sensitivity to heat and sound, easily overwhelmed in new situations or large groups, repetitive speech and looking at objects out of the corner of his eyes. She gave me a form with 10 questions on it and asked me to complete it. After I did, she looked at and said "he's not autistic". It really bothered me that she felt she could give a proper diagnosis based on 10 questions. So from there our journey began......
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