Reached My Goal!!!!

 

 Hello  😄


This week I was SUPER happy I reached my target of £500 for The National Autistic Society. Seriously over the moon! They are such an Incredible Charity.
I can't thank everyone enough for their donations. I'm so thankful for everyone's support.
I'm really looking forward to my event now.
3 Weeks tomorrow! Quite worried though. I've never done anything like this before I just hope everything goes to plan and nothing goes wrong!


This week we haven't had as many appointments or workshops so its been quite a nice chilled one compared to other weeks.
I met with Jackson's portage worker for a cuppa and a catch up about my school visits on Tuesday and Jackson had Portage on Thursday as normal.
Jackson was feeling a little under the weather on Thursday and our Portage worker got to see the other side to Jackson ( As normally he's a bloody angel for her!)
So it was good for her to see Jackson's Meltdown/Tantrum side when he doesn't get his own way or doesn't understand. He likes to throw things or hit out when he's frustrated which can be really challenging.
 Jackson finds visual aids a lot easier to understand so Jackson's Portage worker is going to make us a now and then board with lots of pictures on of Family, Friends, Things he does and places Jackson goes to so we can let Jackson know early on what's happening to prevent any upset or stress.


On Wednesday night Jackson was screaming and wouldn't settle and I had no idea why. It was so stressful as sometimes he will work himself up about something and not be able to explain what's wrong. So after a looooooooooooooooong time.... I figured out what was up.... I had the wrong duvet cover on.
He wanted Mickey Mouse and I had one with cars and trucks on! He was just so upset by this duvet cover! ( He's had it on so many times before) But just decided it wasn't right and it sent him into a tail spin!
Poor little man. That side of things is so difficult as its so hard to understand. In his mind it really is a big deal and It really does stress him out.
Each day is a school day for me! I'm learning so much about Autism and its becoming easier to understand how Jackson's mind works the more I learn. I've still got a long way to go!!

On Wednesday when I went to collect Jackson from his Great Nanny and Great Grandad's house after work we made 'Cars' Cakes which was great fun. Jackson is becoming more aware and more interested in doing more things like that now which is great. He repeats everything I say and runs around the living room in-between Mixing, Cooking and Icing shouting each step! It was so sweet. I  Love his passion and excitement for things!

 The only issue we had if any mixture gets on his hands! He absolutely hates anything on his hands! He used to rub it off in his hair so I'm so glad he doesn't do that anymore!! Used to have Quavers in his hair all the time 😂 Little monkey.

We have had quite a good week this week. We have another Communication Workshop on Monday afternoon which is great for Jackson. Its great to meet other parents in the same situation as me and get tips from each other and share stories. There is a lovely couple with a little boy who Jackson seemed to show a little interest in last time! They held hands for only like a minute whilst Jackson was on a space hopper. It wasn't for long but that really is progress! It was amazing to see so I'm hoping I can get their number. Maybe I have found Jackson's first proper little friend.

Thanks for reading. I hope you're all are having a great weekend.

Kelly and Jackson

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