Milestones. In the world of special needs we call them “inchstones,” and we embrace each one with unbridled joy and celebration of effort and accomplishment. It can be discouraging to look out in the distance to see how far you have to go, but so encouraging to see how far you have come and all you are doing TODAY. She teaches me all day, every day, that “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass” and that the limits we face or place on ourselves are always surmountable if we dig deep and keep moving forward.
This month we celebrate preparing to transfer from Early Intervention to preschool-provided special education services. A lot of tests, planning, and meetings are involved, and there is a whole village of family, friends, & professionals behind this girl cheering for her success & learning from her example.
