* I met with Nathan’s teacher yesterday. She is lovely and really wants what’s best for him. She suggested doing a 50/50 split – 50% of the day in a class with kids that are mobile and verbal, 50% in her class. She does the MOVE program and she has seen [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Education'
School Bits
May 25th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Education
A gift of sleep
February 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Education, Life
This morning I managed to drag my tired butt downstairs before Owen put Nathan on the bus. I found him wearing pants that were way too short (just under his knees!) and socks that were MINE. Yes, you heard it right, Owen somehow though that those socks were Nathan’s and okay for him [...]
What’s up!
January 20th, 2010 · 5 Comments · ABR, Alternative Health, Education, Therapies, medek
It’s been quiet around here these days. Did we lose everyone during our vacation? If you are still here, say YO!
We’ve been busy little bees here at the Andrew house in Canyon Country.
Nathan is going to preschool! In the bus! He loves it! Every day the [...]
The world from their eyes
October 27th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Education
I went to a class on Saturday with MamaTerapeuta regarding early childhood development. It was fascinating! I wanted to write a summary of some of the things I learned.
* As adults, we need to try and view the world from the point of view of our children. We should try to [...]
Inspiration – Supreme Diapers!
October 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Education
Okay I did have a moment of inspiration:
Costco Kirkland Supreme Diapers!
Why are these adapted? Well, I’ve noticed this phenomena here in Chile. Every couple of hours our friends run to the bathroom to change their kid’s diapers. They’ll ask us – don’t you need to change Nathan? Our answer is always [...]
Why he loves his preschool
September 29th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Education
I’ve been ranting about Nathan’s preschool but I figured I’d share a little bit about WHY he loves it.
1. His teacher, Tia Paola, is wonderful. She cares a lot about him and is doing her very best to meet his needs. I can already tell that he has developed a rapport with [...]
Report for Nathan’s IEP meeting
July 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Education
I wrote this report for Nathan’s IEP folder and thought I’d share it here.
Parent Impressions
Nathan D. Andrew is a miracle. He has a severe and rare brain malformation. His chances of survival past birth were 3%, and past 1 year old, 3%. Additionally, we were told that if he survived, he would [...]
