He actually did really well. The Psychologist goes through a whole questionnaire with me while at the same time evaluating Jason. He had to put blocks together, put them in a box, put the lid on, put circles, triangles and squares together. Went through a book, made him jump, clap etc. She listened to what words he could say while talking to him the whole time. I was very impressed with my little man. It's hard though, a mother can't help feeling like they are the ones at fault when their child can't do a particular thing. I know Jason has come in leaps and bounds and has a long way to go but I still question myself have I done enough for him. Deep in my heart I know I have, Jason has special needs, has been through a lot in his little life and I shouldn't expect more from him but as I mother I do, I wish he could point to a cow or a duck in a book. I wish he could understand more but at this stage he can't. We will get there, one day we will. Baby steps and one day at a time.
We have a lot of work still to do but the main thing is Jason is getting there, we are very impressed by what he has achieved. We see it, his grandparents see it and his teachers see it. We have added two new words to his vocabulary that he said at school yesterday "and that" and "one". Yesterday at school he put a cup to his mouth finally and today he put a spoon of yogurt to his mouth. Not going in yet but the fact that he is wanting to is great. School really helps because he watches the other kids eating and drinking and he wants to as well.
We still have a little gagging here and there and have to take it easy with his feeding. Also when he gets hot and overheats he gags as well. I am managing to get his daily milk requirements in though which is great. Not seeing the weight gain just yet but that will come in time.
Otherwise school and work are going great. His health is good at the moment and we have the best little boy ever. God has really blessed us with such an amazing little man!!
There are so many mothers and fathers out their with special little children, children with special needs, children that can't eat, can't walk, can't talk, have epilepsy, have autism, are blind, are deaf, have cerebral palsy etc. To those parents reading this website. Never give up, you are doing a fantastic job with your little ones. I have so many facebook friends that have special children and I follow your stories each and every day. Keep up the good work, each and every one of your children have come such a long way and it's great to hear and see the progress with them. To Matthew, Joshua, Kayli, Gabbie, Tayden, Tiago, Keighton, Dan, Tabitha, Jessie, Pierre, Denicke, Morgan, Connor, William, Lilli, Reinhardt, Sarah, Gemma, Poppy, Patrick, Tristan, Neo, Loukie and all the other special children that I have not named. Keep up the good work and give mommy and daddy BIG loves!!