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Remember back when Jonas started the Infants and Toddlers Program? His lack of communication combined with a few other behaviors forced us to look a little deeper at this handsome boy. Although he has yet to be officially diagnosed, Mr. Jonas has a form of Autism. While we're not sure where he is on the spectrum, we do know he has a lot of tendencies that Autistic Children present. It was a lot to think about at first. Sad for our little boy. Worried that he may never be able to SAY what he wants, or ask a question about something he doesn't know. And the fact that Autism is so broad, so grey, so...not organized like me. It was rough. It is rough. There are days I kind of want to throw the towel in and say...WHAT?? What do you want Jonas? TELL ME!

BUT...

We got Jonas into a great program called CSAAC. Its for kids with all kinds of disabilities. They have a wonderful Autism program. Jonas was accepted, and we started school a week ago. Its going great. They come to our house 10 hours a week (or basically 2 hours a day). They work with Jonas. They play with Jonas. They (at times) treat him better than I do! He has really taken very well to them. He listens better, he plays with toys for longer, and he points to himself when you ask him "where's Jonas?" That's my favorite new thing so far. So we're on our learning journey with Mr. J. It's bound to be a great one. He's a sweet, loving, special boy, and we're so glad he's ours.

School has brought about some new changes....such as:

New Shoes! They are adorable hiking boots (or hunting boots) with orthotics to help him walk on his feet and not his toes. We learned he does have a condition with his foot where his heel cords are tight and force him up on his toes because its more comfortable. He loves the shoes and wears them all the time he is awake. He's been very patient with us about wearing them. He should be starting Physical Therapy in the next month or so.

He really likes them on the playground because he can climb the slides like a mad man. They also give him better balance so he runs better, and even goes across the bridge on the playground by himself now.

All in all, he's pretty proud of himself. We're proud of him too. He's doing very well with school and with enough effort and time, he will do great in anything and everything he does! We love you Bean!!