With the right supports in place she will surprise you. With her wit, her tenacity, just how much she can understand, do, & contribute. This is my girl, & she is ABLE!
Lydia is going to preschool. This decision was not made lightly! I consulted w/ 3 drs of different specialties. I met w/ teachers, therapists, & principals to discuss our options. The choice came down to either 11 hours of in-class instruction per wk (regular preschool), or 1 hr & 15 min total of 1-on-1 instruction by appt per week. Educationally, there was a clear answer.
L spent a year doing “online” therapies. You can guess how effective remote learning is for a toddler. 🤦🏼♀️ When she turned 3, she was invited to a preschool where I attended w/ her. The virus was under control at that point & our local schools required masks, so we felt safe going. L absolutely THRIVED in that environment! Her therapists worked w/ her hands-on, & she had valuable social experiences. I was looking forward to more preschool for her this fall! Then the delta variant hit & our state banned K-12 mask mandates. How horrible to feel you are being forced to pick between your child’s development or their health!! I don’t dare risk her edu any longer, but I am more worried & heartbroken than I can say. I want this to be positive for her. Each day I pray that God will keep my baby safe, change hearts in the community, & provide us w/ protection & deliverance from this thing.
The question isn’t if SHE is able, but if WE are able to make the world safe and positive for everyone.
