Birth to 3 years... Over in a Flash

The best part about those first three years would have to be Currative Rehap.. I never imagined the steps a child goes through in those very important three years of development. It was just something I took for granted. Walking, talking, sitting, rolling and even eating had been aided by a therapist in Steph's first three years of life.
I had become a frustrated mom sitting by the side lines waiting for the therapy to end reading those same old magazines from 1970. Only to be given a sheet of instructions telling me what they worked on and to follow up at home. Right, like I knew what they were doing! So I did what any other mom would do, complain! After several meetings with other therapists and supervisors we developed a pilot program for mothers and infants called "Transdisciplinary Program". It involved a team of therapists such as an OT, PT, a Speech Pathologist, and a social worker, along with 5 mothers and their children. Siblings were allowed to join in as well as fathers. We met 3 days a week starting in the morning and breaking for lunch. We worked hands on with the therapists and charted our child's progress. This was a true learning experience for all. I am proud to say that the program is still in force and doing well.
After graduating from Currative at the age of three it was off to school.
Transition #1 is how it is looked at. I am here to tell you it truly is a transition. IEP"s, meetings with school staffing specialists, getting to know the lingo of teachers and staff. Was I ready for this? Better yet my mind kept asking, was Steph ready for this? Time sure flies by when you are having fun. I liked the jello painting and the snack breaks. Not to mention watching someone else struggling with those PT exercises. I was just getting the handle of things and you had to turn three.
So long Currative HELLO Lincoln Elem. ;-)