We started the summer this last weekend visiting Galveston Island State Park & Beach. You could say that this was Beckett's first "real" beach trip. The last time we had brought the twins, they were only 16 months old. I don't really count that one since they really don't remember it. He loved the ocean. He walked right into the water and into the waves. He would have floated away if his daddy wasn't right there with him. He was so excited! I don't think I have ever heard him laugh so hard every time a wave hit him. He laughed constantly for almost two hours strait. We had some of the most fun that day and more was on it's way!
This week Beckett has begun his first ever summer camp. I am excited and worried at the same time. This camp is not geared for special needs children. Mrs. Darlene the director of the camp has made it possible for my son to be able to participate with the kids his age. I am happy to know that she has taken an interest in making my son apart of her program. She has made accommodation's for him and to allow him to be with his twin sister for 6 weeks out of the summer. A young teenage student has been appointed a help the lead counselor with Beckett and to follow him in every activity planned, even in swimming. Of course, my biggest fear is him swimming...he can't! He has no concept of danger or fear. I also worry about him wandering off unnoticed. I know that they are aware of all his habits and won't let that happen.
So today is his second day. I haven't had a phone call yet to come get him, so I am assuming he is fitting in just fine. I am so thankful that the FAC director has seen a need to include the children in her program with special needs. I wish more childcare facilities did a better job of mainstreaming special needs kids with others. I believe it is not only good for the special needs child, but the child who has no disabilities to serve others who need it. I am sure his experience this summer will help him continue to progress and develop his language and other skills and also maybe expose others to differences they are not use to.
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Beckett's First "Real" Beach Trip 2013
This week Beckett has begun his first ever summer camp. I am excited and worried at the same time. This camp is not geared for special needs children. Mrs. Darlene the director of the camp has made it possible for my son to be able to participate with the kids his age. I am happy to know that she has taken an interest in making my son apart of her program. She has made accommodation's for him and to allow him to be with his twin sister for 6 weeks out of the summer. A young teenage student has been appointed a help the lead counselor with Beckett and to follow him in every activity planned, even in swimming. Of course, my biggest fear is him swimming...he can't! He has no concept of danger or fear. I also worry about him wandering off unnoticed. I know that they are aware of all his habits and won't let that happen.
So today is his second day. I haven't had a phone call yet to come get him, so I am assuming he is fitting in just fine. I am so thankful that the FAC director has seen a need to include the children in her program with special needs. I wish more childcare facilities did a better job of mainstreaming special needs kids with others. I believe it is not only good for the special needs child, but the child who has no disabilities to serve others who need it. I am sure his experience this summer will help him continue to progress and develop his language and other skills and also maybe expose others to differences they are not use to.
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