Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
1st Day of School
Davis' first day of school was Monday. Thank goodness my family was visiting and helped me get out the door. His school starts 30 mins earlier this year and ends later. I could barely make it on time last year, now I have to start even sooner than before. Add a 7 week old baby on top of that !! It seems that no matter what time I get up I am ALWAYS running behind.
I was DREADING Davis going back to school. There never seems to be enough help, equipment, assistance, school money etc.. for special needs children. Everything is a hassle and I have learned that 90 % of the time you have to fight to get what your child needs. Last year was no exception. Davis was in a new class/school with 9 children, 3 were in wheelchairs and solely dependent on help for everything (Davis was one) and the others were severely autistic. The needs of each child were sooo different. The teacher was NO help at all. She can not lift Davis, help with his walker, his stander, change his diaper or assist with feedings. Their were two aids basically taking care of 9 children.... needless to say I was not happy and things had to change. Davis' needs were not being met and I new it !!
Fast forward to today. Davis' first day of school seemed to be off to a good start. There are only 6 in his class so far and Davis is the only child in a wheelchair. My family was in for a visit so my Dad and I took Davis on his 1st day. It was nice to get another opinion and perspective on the school, teacher and class. I had painted this horrible picture and he wasn't sure what to expect. To my amazement he was pleasantly surprised. I feel sooo much better and a weight has been lifted. We will always have to fight for Davis as we are the only voice he has. But for the moment I can stop worrying and take a deep breath.
Thank you Dad (PawPaw) for all you do for Davis. He may not ever say it, but I know he loves you most !!!
I was DREADING Davis going back to school. There never seems to be enough help, equipment, assistance, school money etc.. for special needs children. Everything is a hassle and I have learned that 90 % of the time you have to fight to get what your child needs. Last year was no exception. Davis was in a new class/school with 9 children, 3 were in wheelchairs and solely dependent on help for everything (Davis was one) and the others were severely autistic. The needs of each child were sooo different. The teacher was NO help at all. She can not lift Davis, help with his walker, his stander, change his diaper or assist with feedings. Their were two aids basically taking care of 9 children.... needless to say I was not happy and things had to change. Davis' needs were not being met and I new it !!
Fast forward to today. Davis' first day of school seemed to be off to a good start. There are only 6 in his class so far and Davis is the only child in a wheelchair. My family was in for a visit so my Dad and I took Davis on his 1st day. It was nice to get another opinion and perspective on the school, teacher and class. I had painted this horrible picture and he wasn't sure what to expect. To my amazement he was pleasantly surprised. I feel sooo much better and a weight has been lifted. We will always have to fight for Davis as we are the only voice he has. But for the moment I can stop worrying and take a deep breath.
Thank you Dad (PawPaw) for all you do for Davis. He may not ever say it, but I know he loves you most !!!
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