Today was the day! Michael started off his second year of transition with a fantastic start. Even with a new teacher, Michael was so happy to be back in the classroom. He did get a little butt-hurt during the morning since he ended up being in a newer classroom, but afterwards he had a flawless day.
This is a huge step for us, since Michael normally hates switching routines, and absolutely hates change of any kind. Considering that I just moved back into my apartment and left the house a few days ago, Michael has been handling the change very well. When I came to pick him up from school at the end of his day, he even gave me a nice smile for the camera (which he almost never does) :)
This is a huge step for us, since Michael normally hates switching routines, and absolutely hates change of any kind. Considering that I just moved back into my apartment and left the house a few days ago, Michael has been handling the change very well. When I came to pick him up from school at the end of his day, he even gave me a nice smile for the camera (which he almost never does) :)
Michael will be continuing the program until next year, where he will be learning basic skills that will help him transition into the real world. Last year he used to go around town and help distribute and pack/unpack food at various restaurants or churches around the city. One of Michael's favorite things to do is clean, and he loves to keep everything around him organized. I'll be sharing some more stories of what Michael does at school as the year goes on :)