“Child presents with a marked lack of joint attention. There is no attempt to share enjoyment or engage with others. “
Excerpt from Kendall’s neuro-psychological evaluation ~ May, 2006
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May, 2009 …
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‘Nuf said.
May 29, 2009
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The last picture tells it all as they walk as sisters and friends, into a bright and wonderful future. Little Kendall always touching her big sister for comfort and support, as well as an equal, into the world.
Beautiful grand daughters from a beautiful mom and dad.
How fortunate are they!!!
Dad
Comment by Dad — May 29, 2009 @ 7:56 am |
That’s right Kendall, you make the doctor eat his words!!!!
Comment by Jenn Ethirveerasingam — May 29, 2009 @ 8:31 am |
you know, the thing is .. the doctor was absolutely right at the time. the part that was most difficult was that it was all true.
kendall didn’t point, had never said, ‘look’, didn’t bring things to show me, etc, etc and oh dear lord etc
it’s an important distinction i think. it’s not that she was wrong, it’s that it’s not true anymore.
Comment by jesswilson — May 29, 2009 @ 8:52 am |
yes, that’s right. it’s not true anymore. how far you’ve all come.
i like that she is sharing something with her sister…WHILE HOLDING A COOKIE IN HER HAND.
i don’t know if you could get my attention if i were holding a cookie in my hand.
Comment by drama mama — May 29, 2009 @ 9:08 am |
There is a huge blessing in the bond your girls share.
No better therapy.
(And the pics are just great).
Comment by Carrie N — May 29, 2009 @ 9:17 am |
Great photos. Amazing moments. And so much hope for all of us who are not quite there yet. As always, thanks for sharing those beautiful girls!
Comment by cheryl — May 29, 2009 @ 9:34 am |
Beautiful!
Comment by goodfountain — May 29, 2009 @ 9:39 am |
Wow.
How very far she’s come — and how wonderfully far she will surely go!
Comment by JoyMama — May 29, 2009 @ 10:06 am |
A picture is worth a thousand EAT YOUR WORDS, words! : )
Look at that recovery in only 3 years – just imagine what you’ll be enjoying in three more! The sky’s the limit!
Comment by Carrie Link — May 29, 2009 @ 10:13 am |
These pictures are so beautiful for so many reasons. ANd it’s exactly why I hate the whole evaluation process our kids need to go through for school, for insurance, etc. It only captures a moment in time, a fragment of a life, and yet it is how people expect to view our children for years to come. *sigh*
Sometimes it really just takes time and love and a whole lot of dedication to help our children get where they’re going…and at their own pace.
I think the last picture is my favorite.
Comment by Niksmom — May 29, 2009 @ 10:19 am |
That’s one for the photo wall. And of course, nice duds!
Comment by Jo — May 29, 2009 @ 10:32 am |
looks pretty “joint” to me! Celebrate the marker and send a framed image to post in the district’s conference room!
Comment by andrea — May 29, 2009 @ 10:49 am |
How often do you wonder if she’s going to be OK? (I know I wonder these things, oh, up to 10 million times a day)
She’s going to be fine, Jess. She IS fine.
love.
Comment by pixiemama — May 29, 2009 @ 12:32 pm |
ALL
THE
TIME
every minute of every day
i ache and i pray and i plead
and i hope
and i believe in her
she’ll be HER
which, in any form, will be OK
Comment by jesswilson — May 29, 2009 @ 12:37 pm |
Gorgeous photos, for so many reasons – her progress is simply wonderful.
Comment by Tanya @ TeenAutism — May 29, 2009 @ 3:10 pm |
thse pictures are a thousand words all wrapped up in the deepest of hope, joy, wonder..and little secrets..and so much love it makes my heart ache in good ways.
thank you.
Comment by karla — May 29, 2009 @ 4:01 pm |
Beautiful. No limits. None.
XO
Comment by Michelle O'Neil — May 29, 2009 @ 6:01 pm |
Amazing and wonderful! I’m so thrilled for you all.
Comment by Ainsley Moloney — May 29, 2009 @ 8:48 pm |
Yes, simply beautiful.
Comment by kristen — May 29, 2009 @ 8:50 pm |
Shared enjoyment all around. Hooray.
Comment by rhemashope — May 29, 2009 @ 10:55 pm |
Beautiful photo on many levels
Comment by Casdok — May 30, 2009 @ 3:22 am |
Beautiful! ‘Nuff said.
Comment by Megan — May 30, 2009 @ 10:18 am |
Prove that statement wrong Kenz every day!!!!!
Comment by Stef — May 30, 2009 @ 6:27 pm |
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Been thru this, actually get myself all in a worried frenzy with those appointments….. Coop didn’t have annual eval April of 09 and boy was I glad.. I get and got very upset that a Dr. that sees him once a year for 45 min while seemingly taking notes and not even paying attn, can sum up what a child is or worse ISN’T.
I wish you had the pictures to SHOW the DR!.
Lord I hate those appointments.
Comment by Coops MUM — August 12, 2009 @ 12:13 pm |