not that we expected him not to
it's more we're hoping with all our might that we can get through this day without major problem behaviors!
That's the kind of kid he is... if he actually goes (which is step one of all things- he doesn't want to go, there is no making him anymore, it's more convincing, bribing, everything in our parent autism tool box we have to get him to go)
and once he's there (esp if he went willingly) and it's something he wants to do, well pretty golden at that point
until later- the later is what gets him because it took everything in his child tool box to cope, deal and properly process and respond to all the external stimuli that the world around him throws at him
and it's a simple, Megan closed the door too loud- so I'm going to absolutely explode with all my might into behaviors because I just can't deal any more it's all too much after dealing all morning
that's his brain talking to him and it just switches over to fight or flight and boom- there we go!
So again, we expected he'll do great at camp.. it's basketball!!!
But it's in a gym, that echoes, kids screaming, laughing, buzzers buzzing, whistles blowing, balls bouncing, lights flickering, kids moving, kids moving quickly, kids approaching his own space, directions to follow, directions to process and understand, directions, directions directions, games, more buzzers, more kids running around, coaches talking, more balls bouncing around, and lots and lots of other things I know that I am not even aware of because I'm not him!
He rocked it- he did great- he's an awesome basketball player- (I even think he might have impressed a few of the coaches :) )
But will there be a fall out- will he be able to refuel his tank to a more acceptable level so that the rest of the days events don't completely make him explode?
It's a good sign that when he came home he fell asleep within 10 minutes!
That is exactly what we hope will happen- it's his chance to refuel, get his "tolerance" back up to acceptable levels to be able to tolerate the world environment within our home (forget outside, we're talking just basics in the house )
so time will tell, I know Gretchen helped him because she is just always present therefore always a focus and comfort for him
And as far as camps go- this one is awesome- about 40 kids, the staff have been so incredibly helpful and supportive for Ty, and really do a great job of having fun, teaching basketball.
People who don't know my son, always just see this adorable boy, who is following directions (to the T let me tell you there is no rule breaking for this kid, and he doesn't allow others to break the rules either- total justice police)
and he's good, and is participating, and is following directions, and honestly blending in so incredibly well it's sometimes overwhelming because we know how hard he is working to do that.. to blend in, to participate, to engage, to be present, to be there, to be a little boy who is having fun at basketball camp for the first time ever!
we know how hard he is working, and we know how hard we have all worked to get him so that he can go to basketball camp!
It's really a big team of us who have worked tirelessly and endlessly to help him so that he can do this!
And it's awesome!
I love the quote:
and just a funny one since I hear ALL THE TIME "He doesn't look autistic"...... welll
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