sqwidge's Journal

I went to a meeting at one of my sons schools i meet other parents their who have children with special needs like our son it was really helpful some parents i new already a few i didnt we all had the same problems with our childrens communication skills like some children buddy tells me things through signing, he is not deaf but finds it easyer for him to understand and remember. He signed for me today he said i love you mum and said he would go to bed in sign language, and i understood what he was showing to me it had taken him 10 mins but the smile on his face when i told him what he had signed to me was like magic it was great,buddy like some other children learns more by picture aids  to help him he also uses his hands  and things like for example a egg timer, to time play time in the bath so that he nows (because he sees the sand run out)when it is time to get out of the bath.We also have some photos of his school uniform so he can SEE what he needs to do at school he sees other children get ready for pe and than redress them selfs buddys brain works in a slightly differant way he does not remember things that he deos every day and has to be reminded thats really hard sometimes so we try differant things to help him.He has to have things in the same place because he does not like change as he gets confused and upset.He deos have alot of learning problems  but he just smiles he also has adhd and a co ordernation disorder he has other problems with health as well but he is fantastic the way he takes things head on tests are apart of life for him and he just keeps smileing.All the younger children had football today after school they have really taken to it ,before i think they thourght the only way to get fit was on the tramperline.It was a mad rush but we just fitted it all in including tea before they went well the kids did, buddy has lost alot of weight he also deos dash after school tomorrow which helps him move his hands legs and arms he has some jiont stiffness he does not notice it but he deos hold things in a differant way sometimes.I really wish i could look at my depression head on like buddy does  with his life but dont have the energy or will left buddy is 1 of 5 children of differant ages i think i am doing ok just sorting the kids out for now.Im just copeing with that right now, and getting throught a day at a time.