We got the OT report on Little Prince yesterday. It made very sobering reading. My gorgeous little man is struggling so hard in some areas, that he is in the bottom couple of percent of children his age! I was so shocked. And guilty. Why hadn't we noticed earlier? How have I not seen this? I'm trying to convince myself that the fact that we haven't noticed is a testament to his intelligence and determination, but I am so sad for him. He tries so hard, really really hard, and certain tasks must be impossibly difficult for him - but he still tries. He is still a cheerful, happy, friendly and confident little lad, bless him.
We also got his school report yesterday. Which apart from "boiler plate" text in parts (Mr Messy says school use a computer programme where you tick boxes according to the child's abilities and it squirts out the corresponding text) was very good. He is excelling in his maths, he is a popular member of the class and excels at messy play!! I know - I'm the one who tries to wash his school uniform!! I should buy shares in Vanish!!!
The Occupational Therapist is on holiday for the next couple of weeks, but as soon as she returns we will be talking to her about her working with Little Prince to help him with his difficulties. Despite the difficulties the report makes clear he has, it is also very positive in that there is a LOT we can do to support and help him :-)
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8 comments:
Hugs, I am sure that he will come on leaps and bounds with the right professional help. This was picked up early! And these things are hard to notice in little loud, noisy boys! ( I am talking about my nephew!)
Love S
Aw thanks S :-)
I know he will come on much better now that we know what specific kind of help he needs :-)
And you could have been talking about Little Prince, he is another loud noisy boy :-)
Love
Janet
xxx
I think most little boys are loud and noisy! And cuddly!
Love S
Janet,
Know how you are feeling.Look at all the wonderful positives..hes happy..thats the most important.
HUGS
Hi J
Sometimes things can seem so obvious when pointed out, but in real life it is hard to pick them up in the midst of loving and enjoying your children as much as you do. Don't forget the OT has been trained specifically for this, and does it day in, day out! I'm sure LP will give it everything he's got, and his mummy as always will be beside him every little step of the way.
Love WL xx
Hi S,
You are right most little boys are loud, noisy and cuddly :-)
Love
Janet
xxx
Hi Rosie,
You are totally right, and we are concentrating on the positives, and there's lots of those :-)
Love
Janet
xxx
Hi WL,
I agree the OT noticed things in her assessment that we hadn't even seen! Now we have a much better idea of what his difficulties are, we can concentrate on helping him achieve his full potential :-)
Love
Janet
xxx
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