3, 2, 1....Lights Out!

Alec is downstairs crashed on the sofa. He is out, and no wonder. He has worked so hard today!

For four hours this morning, Alec worked with "Miss Julie", our lead ABA tutor. It's wonderful to see Alec working with Julie. He sits facing her at his working table as she goes through the flash cards and programs.

"Which do you drink, Alec?", Julie asks. Alec taps the right card and says "Drink!"
"Great job, Alec!", answers Julie, handing him a piece of a marshmellow. As she sets up for another round, Alec's little hand is sneaking towards the bowl of marshmellows. "Not yet! You have to work!" Julie instructs. You can't sneak anything past her, but Alec still tries.

Alec is a busy little worker during their session. I hide behind the door and smile. "I want Nemos!" Alec says, getting another response correct and properly requesting his desired treat.

I am very thankful to have her on board! I am so glad that Alec is making the progress that I am seeing. I am beginning to hear more in his speech, and it's encouraging.

He followed up his ABA session with an hour long combined speech and occupational therapy session. Running, jumping, rolling, smooshing, crawling, you name it. And all while concentrating on learning new ways to express himself.

I know there is so much going on in that little cute noggin of his! I long to hear him tell me what he is thinking and feeling. There is still such a purpose for this little one, I just know it!

We, Alec's team, have the ABA Seminar to attend with the Parker Autism Foundation this Saturday. Hopefully, we will fine-tune the ABA process and be steps closer towards Alec's recovery.