Well, it's been a full week with new people in the house. I feel like a new woman! Nick and I are walking out the door at 7:30 (on time). I am no longer frustrated by trying to keep Noah dressed so we can walk out the door.
The second day the therapist showed up in Nate's room at 6:30, the look on his face was priceless. I'm sure he thought it was fun for one day, but this was an everyday thing????? He didn't get the memo. The therapist helps Nate make choose clothes and waits for him to get dressed. They then come into the kitchen where he helps fix his own breakfast (he choose pancakes the first 2 mornings....he loves his carbs). She sits with him while he eats and reviews his data from the day before. Then, he cleans up his dishes, brushes his teeth (with assistance), and washes his face (with assistance). He will now tolerate warm water to wash his face and hands. He also makes his bed (slowly). He then gets break and can choose a fun activity. He then comes up and helps unload the silverware from the dishwasher. Since he HATES the vacuum, he has run it all 5 mornings. He then gets another fun choice and then waits for the bus.
Noah has also been working hard in the mornings. I think his therapist has been working harder.... He threw a massive fit one morning because I thought he might try oatmeal for breakfast. I was wrong!!! Just the sight of the oatmeal sent him to the floor kicking and screaming. This went on for the better part of the 2 hours. His therapist is also learning how quickly Noah can take his clothes off. After the third morning, the stripping isn't getting further than his shoes. They are helping him learn how to put his clothes ON, sit at the table during a meal, use a utensil. and not shove all his food in his mouth at one time. After breakfast, he gets to choose a fun activity. Afterwards, he makes his bed (with assistance) and brushes his teeth (with assistance and no screaming). When all this is finished, he works on some academic skills. His body parts now include head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tummy, and knees. They are also reviewing his letters and teaching him how to sit and follow along with a book.
Nick is also reaping benefits. He no longer tries to follow after his brothers in the morning and keep them on track. He also remembers to make his bed when he hears Nate being instructed to make his. He did not butt in when Noah was having his tantrum the other morning. I was so proud of him! He let the therapist deal with it and just went about his own business.
Two other therapists came today from 9 to 1. They took Nate and Noah bowling and out to lunch. Apparently, Noah ran and slid down the lane a few times. His pants are covered in the oil from the lane. He used the restroom in the bowling alley and had a meltdown over the electric hand dryer. He dropped to the floor and screamed for several minutes. The therapist got him to quiet down and even made him turn it on again before he could leave the restroom. He will be using every public restroom they can find.
Noah is also adjusting well to his new school. I called to check on him one day and it was so nice that the child screaming in the background was not Noah. It made me smile.......
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