I haven't posted a real update on Wyatt for quite a while and I keep having so many of you ask me how he is doing- thanks for the concern- I seriously have the best friends and family! So I decided that I'd let you all know the changes that we have been doing in the last 6-8 months or so.
This year Wyatt started kindergarten. I was a wreck all summer and the first month or so as I was so worried about how he would cope, how the other kids would accept him, if he would be able to keep up, on and on...... Just thinking about it very nearly gave me an anxiety attack. '''Deeep Breaths''' :) Right around that time we started taking Wyatt to have an extra hour of Occupational Therapy once a week in Twin- on Fridays when he is out of school. He LOVES it. He loves the swings, the therapists, the fun activities, the zip line- yeah- this place rocks. They recommended all types of therapy activities that I could do at home with Wyatt to help with homework, settling him down when needed- so helpful! They recommended that we start- The Listening Program with Wyatt to help not only with his auditory sensitivities, but also many of his other sensory issues. He listens to this special classical music for 15 minutes every weekday on a strict schedule. It has helped his auditory sensitivities a ton and I've seen a big difference in his ability to calm himself as well.
In January we also started seeing a Chiropractic Neurologist in Burley that is doing 'Brain Balance Therapy' on Wyatt. He does various muscle and coordination tests to see which side of Wyatt's brain needs to be stimulated and then each time we go- weekly or bi-weekly- he gives us a new activity to do. A few of these are- we vibrate the left side of his body morning and night, put peppermint smells on the right side of his face morning and night, re-taught him how to cross crawl correctly and then do it backwards and around obstacles, put together 3-D puzzles, pick items out of a bag without looking- lots of fun things that add up to hours and hours. But Wyatt never complains (or I should say-rarely complains :) and works so hard. He also is taking a Krill oil supplement (thanks all those that emailed me the info on this supplement)
He also recently started doing Developmental Therapy to help him with his social skills and some more self-help skills. It's a big time requirement, but luckily his Aunt Afton helps his mommy stay home with the other kiddos while she takes him to Twin two days a week while she goes to college. Thanks sis!
The reason for the update- I just had Wyatt's final Parent/Teacher Conference for the year. As always, I was worried and my stomach was in knots. Honestly- you just never know! Now I do homework with Wyatt every night (well Daddy helps out a few nights a week) so I know what he can do, but sometimes that does not always display so well at school. My jaw dropped at his report card- he was 'above grade level' in almost every aspect! He was still struggling a bit with fine motor skills and managing himself in class participation- but I was thrilled. At the beginning of the year, I remember thinking that if he could just write his name, I would be ecstatic. Guess what? He can write both his first and last name and just about any other word you help him sound out. He is much better about coloring in the lines- and you should hear this kid read!!!
I am also sooo incredibly blessed to have many good friends in Gooding with kids Wyatt's age. They are so great with Wyatt- they are truly his friends and love him exactly how he is. Children are amazing and are truly more Christ-like than the rest of us. They see past flaws and imperfections and accept those around them for who they are.
My Wyatt is a miracle to me. I am always proud of him- even when he struggles- because I know how hard he tries, how hard he works, how much he wants to be a good boy and please those around him. I know that his was a long post- but now hopefully all the fam and friends that want the details- have them. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers about my Wy-guy- I know that he worms his way into people's hearts- and for that I am truly grateful.
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