S.E.E.K. Arizona

On Monday morning I was lucky enough to be able to go to a little goodbye/graduation for Brody at one of his preschools. Brody goes to two preschools (one is 2 days a week and the other is 3 days a week). It was a little celebration for Brody completing the fall session of the Early Childhood Education program at S.E.E.K Arizona (Specializing in the Education of Exceptional Kids) and a chance for parents to see their child amongst the other children.

We have loved this program at SEEK. It is an awesome program especially for children like Brody. There are 3 other children in his class and each have overall delays or At-Risk for Autism or something like that. Each child has their own therapist but the group acts like a class and there is a classroom teacher and the therapist is there to help each child whether it is with an art activity, socialize with other children, circle time, etc. The people there are such neat people and Brody's therapist, Jenna, is very nice and amazing with Brody. The other thing I love about this program is every other Friday there are field trips or "community outings" as SEEK calls them Brody has been able to go to the zoo, a children's museum and a petting zoo just to name a few.

Brody started this program mid way through but adapted very well. The first two days he cried and screamed when we dropped him off. Now, when I bring him in and Jenna meets us he looks right up at her and Brody smiles really big and without even a second glance at me he grabs her hand and walks back to the classroom.

On Monday during the goodbye/graduation time the parents came at the end. I was a bit of a distraction for Brody and to get him to stay in circle time they used a trick that has helped him before which was to bring in a little office chair that spins and he will stay put (as long as he has the occasional spin). It was really cute - Brody was able to pick two songs during circle time and they sang other ones, the teacher read a book and then at the end before everyone went home each child (with help of course) went and got their picture of themselves which was part of the activity board and each child got the "goodbye" song sang to them

It has been wonderful for Brody and we are blessed that has been able to be part of this program and to have a therapist that cares so much for him and his goals!