#596 Thursday 24 May

Life continues to get busier .... 2011 was bad but this year will be remembered as the year of stress.... Naomi's study means that she is working too hard. Our goal is to survive the year .... next year will be better.

I've been able to escape into the world of gadjets .... it's incredible how many cool things can be found on EBay .... it becomes an addiction!

Kaylia is sheltered by her autism .... as long as we continue to fit her expected routine she's content. ..... and the current excellent results from the medication shield her too.

#595 Wednesday 23 May

Yesterday Kaylia had her first session with her new psychologist.  She is changing both her psychologist and her therapist ..... 'the changing of the guards'!  The review sessions are always thought provoking as we consider the recent progress.  This process automatically prompts me to think about how far she has progressed since she began therapy.
One of the goals I have for her .... a distant goal (for which I must put on my 'rosy tinted glasses') is for her to develop imagination.  At present she has a basic form of imagination ... that allows her to be able to follow instructions involving distant things and places ..... this is big progress ... but it doesn't allow her to play.  She cannot pick up a doll and imagine that it is a person.   So for Kaylia to be able to play is a big aim.  .... one day .....

Driving to school is always a treat .... Kaylia picks the music that she wants to listen to .... and sings along.  She has her own version of the lyrics but she sings in tune.

#594 Monday 21 May

Tired. It was hard work staying awake today. I had a bad night last night and suffered today.
Kaylia is very tired tonight too. She continues to lose weight on the "diet". She likes it .... and our weekly food spending has dropped by 20%!




Kaylia received an award at school today. She always seems puzzled by the awards but I think she's pleased.




One of the really good things about our business office is the happy atmosphere.....



It helps to have such wonderful staff!

#593 Sunday 20 May

Sunday has become "movie day" in Kaylia's routine. Today Naomi and Kaylia went off to the movies ..... Bambi ...... she didn't like it much. Movies have changed a lot .... current kids movies can keep her attention but the old ones? They just don't cut it.
Movies are something that "Team" members can do to have time with Kaylia. Walks too.




In the afternoon we went to Mt Helena for a walk with Mim and Steve. She liked it ..... we'll do it again another day.



Later:
Kaylia is learning to clean up! She was in her room ..... making lots of fun noises ..... then she starts bringing out the boxes that all her toys have been stored in.
..... Bye! Bye! She wanted them in the bin.