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LIZARD
10-10-2006, 07:26 PM
I am still tearing up. I had a brief meeting today with Drew's therapists' supervisors re his reauthorization of his program with the state and working on new goals for that six months. We were talking about the conference I attended in July (ASA annual nat'l conference), and I asked them (because they also have a good deal of experience working with autistic adults) if I can hope that Drew will eventually be able to be on his own some day. They both said, "Absolutely!" :D :D :D

OMG...my tears haven't stopped all day!! I am more relieved than I can ever say. I just wished I had asked before now!


LIZARD, who just had to share with y'all! :)
Braindrain
10-10-2006, 07:40 PM
Congratulations LIZARD & Drew!!:) :cool:
CoolAngel28
10-10-2006, 07:46 PM
Way :cool: ...That's awesome,Liz...;)
Brandon's Mom
10-10-2006, 08:01 PM
Liz, You'll find that once Drew is around 14-16, the schools are very active in helping with the transition to after-school living for people with disabilities. That's great that they believe that Drew will some day live independently!!! Brittany is going to make it out there in this wild world on her own someday but Brandon will always need help and won't be going it alone.
MegNJaxMom
10-10-2006, 08:37 PM
WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

When I talked to you on the phone once and I heard him in the background talking... I knew he had it in him! He has a great, dedicated mom and that means the world! I am so proud and happy for you guys!

Hugs to you and Mr. Drew!:D :D :D
Nick,Brian,andJon'sMom
10-10-2006, 08:46 PM
That's awesome news, Liz. :)

Marcie
LIZARD
10-10-2006, 10:47 PM
Thank you all so much!! :)

I can't even begin to tell you what this feels like, though I'm sure most of you have an idea. ;) WOW...I am just SO JAZZED!!!!!!!!!! Even a few months ago, I was afraid to broach the subject with them. He has changed that much. His therapists tell me all the time about how he's so keyed into people's body language, their mannerisms, and their conversation, and he even imitates people he sees! :D :o I'm sure at some point, someone will be a bit freaked out by it, but he's just blossoming left and right!! I can't get over it!!!!!!!! :D

Joy, thank you for the info, hon'. :) We have already talked about when he'll transition and how it works. I'm both terrified and exicted about it. :) I am just amazed at this young man. He surprises me every single day...brag, brag, brag, brag!! :D :p


Love y'all!

LIZARD, Drewy's so-proud-I'm-burstin' mommy!!!!! :D
kathleenandjoe
10-10-2006, 11:24 PM
Absolutely fabulous!

xo
kathleen
KathiDG
10-11-2006, 01:21 AM
That's awesome LIZ.... :) Congrats Drew!! :)
Lemontree
10-11-2006, 10:10 AM
That's great news Liz!

I've been meaning to pick your brain a bit more about Autism but because Brain talk was down, I haven't.

I'm working in a school that has a program with several students with Autism. I have them once a week for art. I heard about a book that Barnes and Nobles carries about Art and Autism, but haven't found it yet either.

The kiddos that I have now with autism are pretty low but last year I had several that were prob. more on the level of your Drew and I had a good time with them... (A couple of them moved on to middle school and one moved out of district.)

Maybe we could email each other privately somehow?

Thanks

Lemontree
LIZARD
10-11-2006, 11:08 AM
That's great news Liz!

I've been meaning to pick your brain a bit more about Autism but because Brain talk was down, I haven't.

I'm working in a school that has a program with several students with Autism. I have them once a week for art. I heard about a book that Barnes and Nobles carries about Art and Autism, but haven't found it yet either.

The kiddos that I have now with autism are pretty low but last year I had several that were prob. more on the level of your Drew and I had a good time with them... (A couple of them moved on to middle school and one moved out of district.)

Maybe we could email each other privately somehow?

Thanks

Lemontree


Absolutely. :) PM me, and I'll pass it on to ya. :)


LIZARD :)
Spiritgal
10-11-2006, 01:23 PM
That's great news....brightened up my rainy afternoon! Am 'jazzed' for you too!! :)
hunterjjumper
10-11-2006, 01:40 PM
Liz:

That is so awesome.....congratulations to the whole family. It must be such a great feeling to have something in your reach, after all the years of hard work, setbacks, and triumphs!

Tammy, Mom to Helen, Jill, Evan
hydrohugger
10-11-2006, 05:31 PM
WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY COOOOOOOOL, Li'l Sis, and Mister ANDREW!!!!!!!!!!!!
( He takes after "my" side of the family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROTFL:p :p :D
((((((((((((((Hugs,Hugs and MORE Hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Darlin', who is shrinkin' more by the week!!!!!!:D
Nat Hyland
10-12-2006, 02:55 AM
Lizard,

I'm sure the situation with your Drew is much the same as the situation with my aunt Shar. It will only take a little bit of encouragement, and Drew will be off like a shot :D !

Keep on pluggin!

Nat.
laurensmom
10-13-2006, 04:06 PM
Wow Liz!!! That is really terrific news! I hope to be able to hear that about my Lauren someday (although if I don't I am prepared for that also).....

Hugs,

Debi