The last day of school was Garrett’s birthday and we had a great time at his year end program and we also got celebrate his birthday at school.
I am always sad at the end of a school year but this year I felt such overwhelming gratefulness. Garrett has blossomed into a totally different child. We could not be happier with his school, his accomplishments, and his overall attitude towards learning. His teachers gave him the “world award” because he wants to learn and know everything about the world. He has emerged as a leader with many friends which is so different from where he had been in the past. Being in the right environment with teachers and staff that understand that all kids are made differently is priceless. I encourage any of you out there that have a young child struggling in school to take a close look at their environment and make sure it is the right one for them. The cues are subtle and may seem behavioral or lazy but in young children this often indicates some needs are not being met. This was definitely the case for us. Having a child that was misunderstood by friends is hard and having a child that is just not happy at school is HARDER! I know… I have been in both of these situations. It is crucial you surround yourself and your child with people that love and support you both. As I have said in the past Occupational Thearpy is always a good place to start. Have your child evaluated and see if they can help you understand them. I promise it will change your life as well as your child’s. And as I always say… follow your gut. It is usually right. If something seems off, it probably is.
Ok off my soapbox. 
I wanted to share a picture of Garrett with two of the most amazing women I know. His teachers. A big thank you to them for a FANTASTIC year.
And the birthday celebration. Complete with a funny hat, donuts and friends.
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