Post by bagpuss72 on Nov 10, 2013 15:27:05 GMT
Just got back from Remembrance Parade where Bert was asked to be the Standard Bearer for his Beavers troop. His leader asked me what sort of mood he was in and was he up for it, she has ASD and special need kids herself and really gets our Bert and has always encouraged him.
He struggled to understand the shouted orders, couldn’t remember his left from his right and his tic made a comeback appearance but…...he marched confidently with the flag held high, he managed not to talk or bark noises until the wreaths were laid, he watched the others carefully to check he was doing what he should and managed to stand relatively still.
I could see just how hard he was concentrating to hold it all together, I am soo proud of him and felt a tad emotional when 2 other mum’s came over to say how well he had done, they also knew it was a brave and big moment for him too
He struggled to understand the shouted orders, couldn’t remember his left from his right and his tic made a comeback appearance but…...he marched confidently with the flag held high, he managed not to talk or bark noises until the wreaths were laid, he watched the others carefully to check he was doing what he should and managed to stand relatively still.
I could see just how hard he was concentrating to hold it all together, I am soo proud of him and felt a tad emotional when 2 other mum’s came over to say how well he had done, they also knew it was a brave and big moment for him too
, well she has 4 SN plus he has kids of his own. So fingers crossed for the New Year, Bert may be 8 but functions emotionally and behaviourally at 4.5 to 5 years. I just hope he can cope with the change.