Musical Chairs- a big sensory step!

Thomas was sick on Monday and Tuesday this week and missed school.  When he came back after being away for two days, the teacher said he was completely mute for the first hour, which had never happened before.  It took him a long time to warm up, but then things went back to normal from there.  I know we will probably face the same thing after winter break and told the teacher to expect this.  He is really thriving at his school though and enjoys going there.  

We are continuing to do many playdates and he is so comfortable with the children in his class.  Last week Thomas and I went to a pizza place with two other classmates and their moms.  The parents all sat at one table and the kids at another.  He was talking away and having a great time.  A few of the teachers came into the pizza place during their lunch break including his teacher and the gym teacher and he easily talked with both of them in a loud voice! 

Thomas's teacher told me he played musical chairs the other day with his classmates.  He wanted to participate, but only if he got to hold the teacher's hand.  He ended up coming in second place.  This game has a ton of bumping and jostling, as well as noise, so this was a huge step for a sensory defensive child.  The second time they played he was the dj for the radio.  I was so glad he tried.