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First time I felt like Preston completely communicated with me

I am beyond happy right now and have so many emotions. I was working on the computer as Preston was playing in the living room. He came and got me, and took my by my hand into his bedroom. He was reaching up for the top of his changing tower. His little light up turtle was up there. He then started trying to climb up the unit, and I pulled him down, and said, “Do you want your turtle?” Preston got so excited and then ran over and shut his bedroom door. He then proceeded to do the sign for “off” to turn the lights off. I flipped the lights off and Preston started doing the sign for “off” to turn the lights off. When the lights are off the stars from the turtle appear bright on his walls. As soon as I cut the lights off Preston started doing his sign for “shake” for me to shake, shake his turtle. Periodically I would turn it off, for him to be able to do the sign for “on” and “shake” again. The last time I turned it off, he didn’t immediately do the sign for “on.” I ask, “Preston what do you want to do with the turtle?” He went to the door and tried opening the door, and he couldn’t get it open. He then looked at me and did the sign for “all done.” I jumped up and flipped the lights on and opened his door, then he proceeded to take off running out to the living room. I was so excited as Preston initiated a game with me, as well as said he was finished. He is really understanding his signs and is able to generalize them to all settings!!!

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What a day!

Today seemed like a whirlwind of a day! We started early this morning with swimming. When we arrived at the pool, we were greeted by about 15-20 people from the United Way of Escambia County. They were doing a site visit since the Seastars recently received a grant from them. As soon as Preston’s feet hit the ground, he ran over to Robin, grabbed her hand, and took her straight to the pool steps to get in. It was so cute, and couldn’t have been orchestrated better if it had been planned. They got to watch Preston do some of his lesson and asked various questions. When they were leaving one of the gentlemen came over to me and commented on how well I had done speaking to the crowd, and that I had a real gift. It was a heartwarming moment for me. Preston did phenomenal in swimming and I think he swam about 20 feet unassisted in his fins! After swimming we had to dash to a tour of Camp for Kids, that was hosted by Susan, the Executive Director of Autism Pensacola. It was a great experience to tour both locations to see all ages participating in camp. As soon as the tour was over we then had to get to ABA. During ABA Preston mastered the sign for “ball,” which was very exciting.

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ABA Therapy, Seastars

Getting Started

Here is my first attempt at a blog. I feel rather behind the times. 🙂 I started this blog to have a venue to document our families journey through Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and all the early interventions we have tried and are trying. I think I will catch everyone up to date in a series of posts, so it will be easier to follow. I hope you enjoy!

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ABA Therapy, Early Steps, Seastars, Speech Therapy