Words can't describe how blessed Will and I feel to have Giant Steps Preschool in our life. Max started Giant Steps in November 2014 and has made amazing progress since then. Early intervention is so important when a child is diagnosed with Autism. It helps build a foundation for the future and gives the child coping skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Giant Steps is amazing, and I am so happy Max has another year left in the program. Giant Steps helped Will and I enter his world, and boy are we glad we did! It is one amazing world to be a part of.
What a difference 8 months has made:
-Max can now say over 50 words and makes some two-word statements. In the beginning of November Max was almost non-verbal.
-His tantrums have decrease tremendously.
-He has inflection in his voice.
-He can say names including his own, some friends, close family, and his teachers.
-He is 80% potty-trained.
-He will look you in the eye when asked.
-He loves school! (Even though some days drop off still is hard and there are tears.)
-He is more confident.
-He is eating a little better. He still mostly has a liquid diet, but has done a food program at school and will at least lick new foods.
-He has friends at school and knows their names.
-He knows how to follow directions with multiple steps.
-Knows when to use "please" and "thank you" and "sorry".
We are working on:
-Dressing himself.
-Potty training at home.
-Not running away.
-Asking for things using "Can I...?"
-Sleeping.
-Eating.
-Drinking from a regular cup.
-Writing letters and cutting with scissors. (He is left handed like his Grandma Strong!)
This summer Max will be attending the Giant Steps Summer Program two days a week in July. We are going to try our hardest to keep Max on a schedule. *Try* is the key word.
A few of Max's amazing teachers who we love so much:
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This next year Will and I have been made Co-Chairs of "Friends of Giant Steps" (FOGS), which is a non-profit organization that provides support for the Giant Steps Preschool. We are both nervous and excited to have the opportunity to serve the program. We are very proud to be a part of such an amazing organization, and we have blessed with so much love and friendships. Wish us luck! And when the Charity Auction comes around in March 2016 I hope to see you there! We would love your support.
If you would like to stay up to date on Giant Steps Events make sure to "Like" the FOGS facebook page: Link here.
What a difference 8 months has made:
-Max can now say over 50 words and makes some two-word statements. In the beginning of November Max was almost non-verbal.
-His tantrums have decrease tremendously.
-He has inflection in his voice.
-He can say names including his own, some friends, close family, and his teachers.
-He is 80% potty-trained.
-He will look you in the eye when asked.
-He loves school! (Even though some days drop off still is hard and there are tears.)
-He is more confident.
-He is eating a little better. He still mostly has a liquid diet, but has done a food program at school and will at least lick new foods.
-He has friends at school and knows their names.
-He knows how to follow directions with multiple steps.
-Knows when to use "please" and "thank you" and "sorry".
We are working on:
-Dressing himself.
-Potty training at home.
-Not running away.
-Asking for things using "Can I...?"
-Sleeping.
-Eating.
-Drinking from a regular cup.
-Writing letters and cutting with scissors. (He is left handed like his Grandma Strong!)
This summer Max will be attending the Giant Steps Summer Program two days a week in July. We are going to try our hardest to keep Max on a schedule. *Try* is the key word.
A few of Max's amazing teachers who we love so much:
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| This is Amber, the Autism Specialist in Max's class. She is amazing and has helped our whole family. |
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This next year Will and I have been made Co-Chairs of "Friends of Giant Steps" (FOGS), which is a non-profit organization that provides support for the Giant Steps Preschool. We are both nervous and excited to have the opportunity to serve the program. We are very proud to be a part of such an amazing organization, and we have blessed with so much love and friendships. Wish us luck! And when the Charity Auction comes around in March 2016 I hope to see you there! We would love your support.
If you would like to stay up to date on Giant Steps Events make sure to "Like" the FOGS facebook page: Link here.
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