A little more...........

Spring break has gone pretty good, considering the weather sucks. Of course Danielle, who has been staying with Brandon, may completely disagree.

Monday Cooper, the little ankle bitter, got loose in the house and because he didn't know her, he began to bark at her and show his teeth. This would then prompt Austin, the Rotweiller/Shepard, to get up and protect Danielle by puttng Cooper in his place which usually results in Cooper rolling over and putting his hands in the air.Yesterday, Danielle locked herself in the garage (with the ankle bitter) and because Brandon was sound asleep upstairs, she was in quite a predicament. Unfortunately, she pushed a button that opened the garage door and Cooper, who also happens to be quite a runner, escaped. Now, Danielle is locked out of the house and Cooper is on the loose. Although this hasn't been the easiest week for Danielle, she has done a fantastic job and there has been no harm done to anyone or anything. So relax Danielle - you done great!!
I will pay for any and all therapy...............

Brandon is very, very good about entertaining himself and considering that he has been out of school all this week one might think he would be getting difficult to keep busy however, that's not the case. Although routine is a big part of Brandon's day and school is part of that routine, Brandon has gotten so much better at accepting change in his world.

There was a time that something as simple as replacing batteries in a toy created major meltdowns in Brandons world - MY GAWD! THE TOY QUIT MAKING MUSIC!!!!!!!! I tell you, we frantically searched for batteries and tools to change them so that the screaming and crying would stop!! All part of the Autism.

Brandon used to come home from school and scan the house to see what was different - what was moved or replaced or new - he always spotted what ever it was when it occurred. Don't be fooled into thinking that your special needs child isn't smart - they are smarter than you give them credit for.

One day I experimented - I moved a tiny figurine, maybe 3 inches tall, from one place to another and would you believe he noticed it was moved right away! Not only did he notice it had been moved but he searched the house, found it and returned it to it's original place. I found it so interesting how his mind worked. He doesn't do that as often now or at the same intense level as he did then because he has learned to accept changes however, there was a time that it mattered to him and would throw his world off  kilter until things were as they were suppose to be - the way that Brandon knew they were suppose to be.

Fascinating don't you think?

Brandon out -

We miss you every day Kendall