School Days...

Yesterday we had David tested for the Puyallup Schools Child Find Preschool program. David was so excited about going to a school. David is a very smart little boy but his behavior is a challenge. Part of his behavior is out of his control with his sensory issues.

So he did awesome with the test. The teacher that tested him for Speech and academics said in her 19 years of giving the test he got one of the highest if not the highest score she ever remembered. He blew her away. He sat with her for a good 30 to 45 minutes actively participating without a break. He then got a break for 10 minutes and then went to work with the OT. He didn’t pass with her. His large and fine motor planning is way off. Then I had to fill out some Q&A about his behaviors. So after everything was scored his qualified for the program. I think the structure of the classroom is going to be good for him. He will also get OT to help him build the skills needed. He will be in the program for 2 years till Kindergarten, unless his teacher and we find he has gained the skills and should be in a mainstream classroom. So for now he starts school on Thursday September 4th. He is in an AM class that goes Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I have to turn in his paperwork and arrange the bus for him on Monday. David is very excited about starting school. He is going to go to the new school across the way from us.

We are excited about this opportunity as well. We hope he gains the disciplines he needs so he can be successful in school. He is very smart and we want him to be able to learn and not let his behaviors interfere. He should gain the skills to adapt to his needs. We know he is only 3 but parents always want the best for their kids, right?