Summer Bucket List

It was a year ago that I was in tears, struggling with the transition for Teddy from the elementary school where he'd been for 6 years (5 with the same teacher) to a middle school that none of his elementary friends would attend. I knew it would be fine, but it was hard to say goodbye, especially with Sigrid there to fill us in on the daily shenanigans.

While it was a bit bumpy to get the school year started, I can confidently say that Teddy is rocking middle school with the support of his team. He has developed some great friendships that go beyond the classroom, and there's so much excitement to see his friends at after-school activities. He's made friends with his peers, and, of course, he's befriended his paras, teacher, therapists, nurses, and more. 

It's clear how much his team has learned about Teddy this past year - and how well our communication system is working with a non-speaking child - to see his summer bucket list. They absolutely nailed it!

This is perfectly Teddy!

Aside from missing a pontoon boat ride, this list is Teddy. It's a little thing, a bucket list activity that so many kids do this time of year, that captures the big, important things ... that his team knows him, understands him and cares for him.