Tomorrow we go to a state sponsored special education school for L to be evaluated. Through this evaluation they will determine if she qualifies for their programs, and therefore, continue getting occupational and speech therapy for free. If she qualifies, it means she has a state recognized disability. I seriously doubt she will qualify because she doesn't have a severe enough disability. Her disability only affects her in minor ways...however, it affects her Mommy in serious ways, but that doesn't count! And because the State moves so slowly it will take three weeks to learn the results. So far we have been so blessed by the therapists God has placed us with. They are so kind, helpful, loving, knowledgeable, and patient. I pray we continue to find people like them along the way.
L has been making some tremendous progress along the way. Last week we went to an inflatable play center. L has never wanted to get near the inflatables, except one small toddler-sized one. But last week she asked to get inside a very large one with the other kids. She jumped and laughed like crazy. It was nice to see her doing something that she had feared doing in the past. Her OT (occupational therapist) has observed her being more relaxed and willing to try new and different things in therapy. All of this is a result of sensory integration activities in the therapy room and at home. It's an amazing thing to see such changes!
Maybe potty training will come next!