Happy OT Graduation!

Way to go, Ayden!

Ayden graduated from occupational therapy today. Ayden's therapist, Ms. Julie, was sad to end their time together, but she couldn't rationalize their visits any longer. At 17 months of age, Ayden was working on two-year-old fine motor skills. Thank you, Lord, for helping Ayden achieve these skills so quickly!

When Ayden was evaluated in April at a year of age, he tested at the 25th percentile at an age equivalency of ten months old. Five months later, Ayden is in the 84th percentile at an age equivalency of 20 months old. We are so proud of our son! Ayden, we applaud your willingness and perseverance!

Ms. Julie, I can fill out the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales Examiner Booklet!
(Let me first consult the manual.)

Some things that Ayden will continue to work on at home are as follows:

1. Use pincer grasp to pick up small/medium items with good efficiency. (He will do this only occasionally.)

2. Remove twist cap. (25-26 month skill)

3. Stack six 1-inch blocks. (He can do four. Six is a 21-22 month skill.)

4. Complete 3-4 irregular piece puzzle. (He can do a shape puzzle, but he needs to be able to do one with animals, etc.)

5. Imitate vertical and horizontal strokes. (He hasn't done this intentionally yet; he likes to play with the marker, scribble, and then go back to playing with the marker. 23-24 and 27-28)

6. String two large beads. (He tried this for the first time today and was quite fascinated. 27-28)

Julie was patient and kind. She encouraged with joy and appropriate discipline. She handled Ayden's temper well, even if, in the end, it meant catching his vomit in her hands. I personally appreciated the ideas that Julie gave me so that I could carry her teaching into our playtime at home. We love Ms. Julie and are glad that we will at least get to see her on days Ayden goes to physical therapy.

Thank you, Ms. Julie!