One of Hayden's most amazing moments happened after working with Gerd today. While Gerd was playing with Hayden they read a book that the animals had a picnic in. This was not a book that he have read a lot. When Hayden came out of the playroom he ran into the living room.
Gerd, Grandma Sandy, and I were talking about the session. Hayden came running in the kitchen with a blanket and announced, "Picnic." Hayden continued to state all of our names, giving great eye contact, and requested that we sit on the blanket. Hayden then gathered all the food that was in the book for the picnic.
Hayden shared his food with all of us :) Complete with giving us bites of banana. He followed directions with ease, smiled, and giggled the entire time. We didn't have cookies so he improvised and got out rice cakes all on his own.
The picnic was a beautiful moment!!! He wanted us there, he was using his imagination, he was using his words, and he was HAPPY :) To think two years ago he didn't respond to anything, had NO form of communication, lined his cars up and had temper tantrums all day and night long.
Way to GO Hayden you are an amazing boy that continues to blow my mind every day!!! I couldn't be more proud!!
That's great!!!
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