Life As We Know It with Autism and Apraxia: Taking A Look Back....2014-Quinn Renee

Like I said in my previous post I have been MIA and need to get caught up! Let's start with Quinn!

Quinn Renee:

Quinny-Ree (as we like to call her at home) is starting to make progress in her speech. She is finally able to put two-word phrases together and working on telling us what she wants or needs. She is still struggling with more than two-word phrases and when she is frustrated it leads to an all out meltdown! Her therapist are working really hard to help her catch up and grow developmentally and verbally. In September she started a weekly Y class for 2 year olds and she LOVES to go. It is her chance to be like her brother and go to school. She is starting to learn the routine and enjoys being with other kids her age. She has had a few play dates with our sitters friends and I have heard nothing but positive feedback from Suzi about her little girl!

In October we attended our first Apraxia Awareness Walk in Westmont. It was a chilly and wet day but we had amazing support from friends and we all were noticed with our AWESOME Pink Tutu's and Team Quinn Renee shirts! Our little girl was recognized and received a medal along with the other children. We had an awesome experience and look forward to next years walk.

In January Quinn had her first of many appointments at the pre-school as we start her transition! It is still hard to believe our baby will be 3 in April. The school district would like to evaluate Quinn in all areas: speech, motor, cognitive, social, emotional, and a non-verbal test. The school kept asking me if this was ok, and I of course had no objections. In my opinion let's get her tested and find out what will lye ahead for her in the sense of learning and school! In March she will attend a 2-3 hour testing session (lord help those teachers and myself) that will be conducted by a slew of people! Poor Quinn, I see many frustration meltdowns in her future during this process! We will then go back in the middle of May for her IEP meeting and find out what she qualifies for exactly! We are hoping for 5 day a week Pre-School that is a language enriched program! Fingers Crossed!!

Quinn still takes Dance class once a week and is starting to do a better job of participating with the other little girls and teacher! I was able to see her in action and was blown away by her progress and change! Quinn really enjoyed the holidays this year and loved opening presents!! Here are some pictures of our little girl in action!