We had to take a break from blogging for the summer. It was becoming impossible to do updates regularly during the summer. Elizabeth has been back in school since the beginning of August and Michael started on the 20th. Now that things are getting back into a routine and I'm getting some free time in the morning and early bedtimes for the kids I'm hoping to get back into blogging.
There have been so many changes in the last couple months! Michael's speech is improving. He has added a couple more words to his vocabulary, though it still takes effort to form the word. He is starting to sign a couple words as well. Through ABA he now points to an object he wants instead of reaching or staring and crying at it. He also has more patience when asked to wait or sit.
At the beginning of August Michael had a neurology appointment. The doctors still will not order an EEG because he won't sit nicely through one. We were hoping to get one because he has been seizure free for 2 1/2 years but maybe next time. We did start a new trial of meds. His neuro put him on Celexa. It's an anti depressant but also used to treat OCD. Given Michael's need to order things, stack similar objects, getting stuck running the same routes, they thought it might be OCD. He has been working up to the full dose of Celexa for 5 weeks and just started it on Saturday. We've already seen changes and hope it is the meds. He is no longer picky about food, eating it or touching it. He also plays at the playground without running in routes. He is all over the place! It is great...and now a little nerve racking. He used to just run in the same circle, so I knew where he was at all times and didn't have to worry about him suddenly jumping out the ladder opening or trying to go down the rock wall ledge. Now we have to follow him a little closer...until he learns not to plummet to the ground :)
We received news about a month ago as well that Matt will be going to recruiting school this coming spring. We'll be moving next June/July. We're excited and nervous. It will mean we have to find a new doctor, therapist and school for Michael. I'm trying not to dwell on that part right now. It could be a very exciting PCS and we might end up some place that has even more amazing services for him. Right now though, we just need to focus on this current school year, ABA and Michael's new meds.
I'm sure there are more changes that I have failed to mention. (There have been so many!) I'll try and do better keeping the updates coming.
2 comments:
I enjoyed your blog update. Glad you were on FB during the summer to keep us informed with photos and video. The best part of the Summer was your visit to Texas!
I wish you could "like" comments (consider your comment "liked", Aunt Jeanette!) and updates like you can on Facebook! :) I've been on here just about everyday waiting for an update and here it is! ;) Not that we don't talk enough or anything, but it's still fun to read. Michael's progress and new achievements make me smile. :) It's easier I think to really appreciate them when you post them here vs. when we talk because I'm not being constantly interrupted or distracted. :) Anyway, love you lady! So excited for all the new and great things happening for you!
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