It's all GOOD!

Been doing the happy dance since Thursday afternoon.  That is when I received Spencer's progress report from school.  In the following 'character traits', he went from a NI (needs improvement) to S (satisfactory).  Since those are the only two options for grading these, I was more than pleased.
-uses self control
-respects & responds positively to authority
-demonstrates responsibility
-works well independently
-works well within groups
-listens and follows directions
-makes wise use of classroom time
-stays on task
-demonstrates fine motor skills

What I find truly ironic is that his behavior has drastically IMPROVED since taking off the medication.  Who would have thought that would be the case?  My happy mood was made even better by my 12 week progress report on Spencer from Brain Balance.  While I fully expected him to lag behind due to the absence of his medication, I was surprised by the fact that he did not regress in any areas.  He did maintain in 5 areas, but in the areas he moved, boy did he move.  His fine motor skills went from those of a 3 year old to those of a 7 year old in FOUR WEEKS.  That's right, above his biological age!  His core stability has improved and he is developing his own little personality.

And, we are not done yet!  At the end of his session Friday, Michelle came out with a most excited look on her face.  Spencer said, "dog" and "duck" while she was singing Old McDonald.  I think I pulled a muscle doing the Happy Dance.

Our apartment pool opened today.  While we were outside, Spencer grabbed the towels while he was laying on a recliner.  He said, "Goodnight", pulled up the towels, laid on his side, closed his eyes and made snoring sounds.  He was engaging in imaginative play.  This is HUGE for children on the spectrum.  Mommy is a little worn out and not entirely joking about the pulled muscle.  So, "Goodnight"
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