Trampoline!

Tom is a little ball of destruction and energy. He goes from room to room causing chaos. I say that with pride because Tom was born with many challenges and it is impressive that he is so bold and active. He is a special little guy.

But this guy also needs an outlet for all of his energy. A couple months ago we bought him a trampoline thinking it would be a great way to burn off some of his energy. He was not enthusiastic about his trampoline at first but now he is an expert. He bounces with such force that he moves the whole trampoline a little further across the room with each jump. He usually stops jumping when he can't move the trampoline with his jumps anymore.

Being a typical child, he will not jump when you ask him too. It has to be HIS decision. Tom had his last six-month-evaluation today for Early Intervention. All of his therapists came over to discuss new goals for his last six months and then finalize them. They wanted to see Tom jump on his trampoline but he would not do it. Kids!

The evaluation went great! His therapists include me in goal writing process and always check to see if I have the resources I need. This is an excellent time to speak up and ask for resources (like educational items purchased from Quota funds.) If another mother told you they have something that you feel your child would benefit from ask your coordinator about it. With all of your therapists in one place someone is bound to have the information you need.

I feel sort of spoiled because we have such great therapists and a great program coordinator. They really have Tom's best interest at heart and enjoy seeing how far he has come. We were remembering how his first goals were things like lifting his head up and raising his arms above his head. He has come so far!

Without further ado, here is Tom on the trampoline today!