Wow. After only 3 months at our new charter school, we have made a big leap in helping Andraia catch up with her academic and motor-skills. At the prompting of her new Occupational Therapist (the therapist who helps with her fine motor skills like writing) we had some special testing done for her vision. While she has perfect 20/20 vision, she has major problems with getting her eyes to focus on the right spot at the right time. One of the issues is called Convergence Insufficiency. Her eyes don't focus on a spot up close at the same time. This totally explains why she has a hard time following a line of words on a page, and why she knows the answer to a math question but can't actually write it down correctly.Luckily, the fix for her eye issues doesn't require surgery, only a few months of vision therapy. Unluckily, this isn't covered by our health insurance. So, it won't be a quick, cheap fix. But we are determined to give her the best start in her academic life, so we will make sure that things get taken care of. I feel so blessed that we have been able to find out that there is something we can do to help her!!! To live in a time and place where this is something we can fix. We are so blessed.
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Wow!! I am so glad you discovered that about her eyes! How challenging that must be for her. I was just talking amongst friends the other day, that it would drive me insane to have eye problems. I am really happy that you have a non-surgical solution for that sweet girl!
I am so excited for you guys. I cannot wait to see the outcome. I am so glad you are at such a wonderful school where they care so much for the kids. I think this is truly wonderful!!
GOOD! She's such a cutie! Ok, you tell me the date and time you'll be at the festival, and I'll make it happen! :D
So the other day for Joy School we were talking about our amazing bodies and we talked about those with disabilities. I was the example. I took out my contacts and then had all the kids put my glasses on to show them how hard it would be without being able to see right. It would definitely be miserable! I'm so glad you figured out what was up and that she can get some help right now while she's still little. It will be worth the cost!!
Was she an early walker? Hans had to go through all that muscle group/motor school training when he was in like 4th grade or something because they finally figured out that he hadn't gained those skills as a toddler because he never crawled. Glad you have your answer!
Hey Teri!
I love reading your blog and find your words to be beacons of light in my frazzled days! You're an amazing mom and a great person.
I wanted to let you know and send you lots of love!!
Sophie Lise
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