FALLing for Kindergarten
Life has been busy as ever for this mom and family of four! After a summer of ups and downs including birthdays (age 5!), loss (my dear uncle), no school, swimming, and very very hot days, we made it to my oldest's official first day of Kindergarten! I was SO nervous for Kiddo 1, not only because he would be moving from his safe and familiar little preschool to a huge and unpredictable new school, but also because we have spent the past several months learning more about his neurodivergent traits. He officially got his autism diagnosis on the first day of school! Lots of good news all around since this allowed us to meet with his teacher and school officials to craft a 504 plan for accommodations that will help him be as successful as he can be. For example, he's got reading and math concepts down but sometimes has trouble focusing. It's been so fun working with him on his homework assignments together (I know, homework, in Kindergarten??) and watching him shine. Despite th