#864 Friday 11 April

It's the last day of term and I'm at the class " end of term" thingie at Whiteman Park.  I'd forgotten about the range of different sorts of disability that the 7 class members have .... the kids range from one boy who I wonder about why he's there down through a range to a child who barely reacts to external stimulii.  Kaylia is in a bad way today .... very focused on her stims.  She was also very focused on getting into the water! The class activities prevented this but Kaylia is in no state to be able to adjust her behaviour according to the group .... she wanted water and she wanted it NOW!

She's the square peg in a round hole when this is going on.   The teacher can't change the class activity to suit Kaylia .... and Kaylia is unable to fit the school situation.   I hate being here because I can't help wondering what Kaylia has to go through in the normal school day.  Despite Kaylia being a lovable, gorgeous child, the world just does not suit her .... apart from water !!

Evening

The Perfect Gift!  Lara's current 'thing' is unicorns ... no I'm not joking!   So Naomi found a unicorn 'onesie'. .. Chris's reaction was an absolute treat!

..... and Lara loved it!