He has been working with the Cadet organization since his University days and that man puts his heart and soul into his work!
He is very deserving of this honour and we are so happy for him!
Thursday, January 17, 2013
So proud
I am so proud of my husband. He was awarded the Queen's Jubilee medal last night for his work with the Canadian Forces.
He has been working with the Cadet organization since his University days and that man puts his heart and soul into his work!
He is very deserving of this honour and we are so happy for him!
He has been working with the Cadet organization since his University days and that man puts his heart and soul into his work!
He is very deserving of this honour and we are so happy for him!
Sunday, January 13, 2013
sensory
Met with an OT who specializes in children with sensory issues. She had some great suggestions for Brennyn. This woman has been working with sensory sensitive kids for decades.
Most of Brennyn's issues are mild, which means as an adult she will be better equipped to handle her sensory needs.
Basically, Brennyn's personality does not fit in to the mold of the traditional school system. There is so much to see and touch in the classroom that it is difficult for her to sit still.
However, if Brennyn is completing a cognitive assignment, she is okay (she can concentrate to do her work). For example, she will build anything and can do so for hours. For Brennyn, the issues start at carpet time, when the teacher is trying to teach the whole class something. Brennyn loses focus and gets "squirmy", or she gets tired (kind of like a shut down for Brennyn).
The OT lady has suggested that Brennyn be allowed to have a little break if she is feeling "squirmy". A good break would be taking the attendence to the office for example. Bedtime can also be challenging for Brennyn if there is any break in routine, so we also have some tools to help us with that (kind of a calm down method).
B has now been discharged from the infant and child development program, and we feel that we have so many tools to help us, and to help Brennyn! The OT also said that Brennyn is obviously a very bright girl, and that once we start with the tools and explain things to Brennyn, B will be the one pointing out that she needs a break! It won't take long for her to figure all this out!
Most of Brennyn's issues are mild, which means as an adult she will be better equipped to handle her sensory needs.
Basically, Brennyn's personality does not fit in to the mold of the traditional school system. There is so much to see and touch in the classroom that it is difficult for her to sit still.
However, if Brennyn is completing a cognitive assignment, she is okay (she can concentrate to do her work). For example, she will build anything and can do so for hours. For Brennyn, the issues start at carpet time, when the teacher is trying to teach the whole class something. Brennyn loses focus and gets "squirmy", or she gets tired (kind of like a shut down for Brennyn).
The OT lady has suggested that Brennyn be allowed to have a little break if she is feeling "squirmy". A good break would be taking the attendence to the office for example. Bedtime can also be challenging for Brennyn if there is any break in routine, so we also have some tools to help us with that (kind of a calm down method).
B has now been discharged from the infant and child development program, and we feel that we have so many tools to help us, and to help Brennyn! The OT also said that Brennyn is obviously a very bright girl, and that once we start with the tools and explain things to Brennyn, B will be the one pointing out that she needs a break! It won't take long for her to figure all this out!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sears Great Canadian Run
I am finally doing it this year. I have joined a local team and am going to run The Sears Great Canadian Run (the relay to end kids cancer).
Hoping to find a few more team members, or we will be running a long distance, lol!
I am very excited to be a part of this race and to try and raise money for children fighting cancer.
Brennyn and I spend a lot of time at Sick Kids hospital and we often see the children with cancer walking the halls with their parents. I have seen little babies who are so tiny trying to fight this disease.
I want to help in any way I can, and since I happen to enjoy running, this seems like a great opportunity.
Please visit my page to keep track of how I am doing with my fundraising goal.
https://searscanada.akaraisin.com/pledge/Participant/Home.aspx?seid=6189&pid=1221218&mid=9
Hoping to find a few more team members, or we will be running a long distance, lol!
I am very excited to be a part of this race and to try and raise money for children fighting cancer.
Brennyn and I spend a lot of time at Sick Kids hospital and we often see the children with cancer walking the halls with their parents. I have seen little babies who are so tiny trying to fight this disease.
I want to help in any way I can, and since I happen to enjoy running, this seems like a great opportunity.
Please visit my page to keep track of how I am doing with my fundraising goal.
https://searscanada.akaraisin.com/pledge/Participant/Home.aspx?seid=6189&pid=1221218&mid=9
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