So much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for this year.  Our family is healthy, my husband has a great job, and we have a great home in a town we love.  Hands down though, the thing that we are most thankful for this year is seeing our little boy come alive outside of our home this year.  It has been a tremendous year of growth for him and through tireless cognitive behavior therapy and OT, he has overcome so many of the obstacles that held him back last year.  I am so thankful that I am lucky enough to be able to stay home with him and help him every step of the way.  It has been a year of hard work on his part and mine, as his advocate, tirelessly doing his therapy for both SM and SPD and keeping up constant communication with his school team.  Everything we have worked so hard for is finally starting to happen.  Hearing him speak with his friends inside and outside of school is the most amazing thing.  I am so proud and thankful for our brave little boy who continues to teach us so much every day.

Never give up on your child.  They are so much braver than you realize.  What seems like an easy task for us, can take extreme courage for someone with SM or SPD.  There are so many times you feel defeated, but never give up on them.  Be their biggest advocate!  You may feel like progress is so slow, but with your love and support, all those baby steps will eventually lead to amazing results and much happier times for your child and family.  I promise you that!

Thanksgiving went great at my relatives' home.  He warmed up very quickly and played with some adults he doesn't see very often.  He talked freely the entire night!