Re: We are doing a happy dance!!!

[Guest guest]

Oh , that's such a touching story.... Well done to you and your childHelen To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe Sent: Friday, 16 December 2011, 20:18 Subject: We are doing a happy dance!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Oh , that's such a touching story.... Well done to you and your childHelen To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe Sent: Friday, 16 December 2011, 20:18 Subject: We are doing a happy dance!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Oh , that's such a touching story.... Well done to you and your childHelen To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe Sent: Friday, 16 December 2011, 20:18 Subject: We are doing a happy dance!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Oh this is fantastic, bought tears of joy to my eyes, thanks for sharing.

x

To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe From: Thorpeheather@...Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:18:04 -0500Subject: We are doing a happy dance!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Oh this is fantastic, bought tears of joy to my eyes, thanks for sharing.

x

To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe From: Thorpeheather@...Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:18:04 -0500Subject: We are doing a happy dance!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Oh this is fantastic, bought tears of joy to my eyes, thanks for sharing.

x

To: Autism-Biomedical-Europe From: Thorpeheather@...Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:18:04 -0500Subject: We are doing a happy dance!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Oh yeah, oh yeah, dancing along with you, wonderful!

Mandi x

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

[Guest guest]

Oh yeah, oh yeah, dancing along with you, wonderful!

Mandi x

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

[Guest guest]

Oh yeah, oh yeah, dancing along with you, wonderful!

Mandi x

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

[Guest guest]

I was at Sam's school play today, the teachers did YMCA, bloody hoot!

Anyways interesting to observe the kids I knew quite well when they were younger that are Sam's age now (mostly boys), they all seem to be regressing...............except Sam and he's the only one doing any biomed An older carer of his came along today, not seen him in 3 years and said how physcially he has changed so much, standing up straight, holding himself well, I think that's TST, better be its costing me a fortune!

He smiled all the way through except for audience participation with YMCA (hands over ears) and did his skit without issue. One poor lad is 3 to 1, the newer kids are so severe such is the fight to get into autism specific school

One little girl very severe, not so little now, has come on in leaps and bounds, wonderful to see, mum tried a bit of biomed years ago but her ADHD son takes up all her time, so don't think she's been doing any.

My guessimate in Sam's Autism (not all ASD's) specific school of ratio boys and girls in the school is 12:1

To see the little twins who are now conversational but were completely NV (except maybe with each other - their own langauge) when they started is wonderful, PECS taught them language was useful and they just flew - love it!

The school is doing a great job, so lucky to have this locally

Mandi x with witterer (housework avoidance)

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

[Guest guest]

,Congratulations to both you and . Certainly a wonderful Xmas present. May the gains continue :)Best,Zahra

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

,Congratulations to both you and . Certainly a wonderful Xmas present. May the gains continue :)Best,Zahra

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

That's fabulous Mandi! Noor had her Xmas play today.2 years of biomed and Noor is so much calmer and focussed. She did everything perfectly without any support today - unprompted. Sat patiently and waited until it was her class's turn. Mostly singing but a bit of acting too. Afterwards she asked whether I enyoyed her 'production'. Love the little bits of 'social' conversation.Hope everyone else's plays went well....Zahra

I was at Sam's school play today, the teachers did YMCA, bloody hoot!

Anyways interesting to observe the kids I knew quite well when they were younger that are Sam's age now (mostly boys), they all seem to be regressing...............except Sam and he's the only one doing any biomed An older carer of his came along today, not seen him in 3 years and said how physcially he has changed so much, standing up straight, holding himself well, I think that's TST, better be its costing me a fortune!

He smiled all the way through except for audience participation with YMCA (hands over ears) and did his skit without issue. One poor lad is 3 to 1, the newer kids are so severe such is the fight to get into autism specific school

One little girl very severe, not so little now, has come on in leaps and bounds, wonderful to see, mum tried a bit of biomed years ago but her ADHD son takes up all her time, so don't think she's been doing any.

My guessimate in Sam's Autism (not all ASD's) specific school of ratio boys and girls in the school is 12:1

To see the little twins who are now conversational but were completely NV (except maybe with each other - their own langauge) when they started is wonderful, PECS taught them language was useful and they just flew - love it!

The school is doing a great job, so lucky to have this locally

Mandi x with witterer (housework avoidance)

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

[Guest guest]

That's fabulous Mandi! Noor had her Xmas play today.2 years of biomed and Noor is so much calmer and focussed. She did everything perfectly without any support today - unprompted. Sat patiently and waited until it was her class's turn. Mostly singing but a bit of acting too. Afterwards she asked whether I enyoyed her 'production'. Love the little bits of 'social' conversation.Hope everyone else's plays went well....Zahra

I was at Sam's school play today, the teachers did YMCA, bloody hoot!

Anyways interesting to observe the kids I knew quite well when they were younger that are Sam's age now (mostly boys), they all seem to be regressing...............except Sam and he's the only one doing any biomed An older carer of his came along today, not seen him in 3 years and said how physcially he has changed so much, standing up straight, holding himself well, I think that's TST, better be its costing me a fortune!

He smiled all the way through except for audience participation with YMCA (hands over ears) and did his skit without issue. One poor lad is 3 to 1, the newer kids are so severe such is the fight to get into autism specific school

One little girl very severe, not so little now, has come on in leaps and bounds, wonderful to see, mum tried a bit of biomed years ago but her ADHD son takes up all her time, so don't think she's been doing any.

My guessimate in Sam's Autism (not all ASD's) specific school of ratio boys and girls in the school is 12:1

To see the little twins who are now conversational but were completely NV (except maybe with each other - their own langauge) when they started is wonderful, PECS taught them language was useful and they just flew - love it!

The school is doing a great job, so lucky to have this locally

Mandi x with witterer (housework avoidance)

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

[Guest guest]

That's fabulous Mandi! Noor had her Xmas play today.2 years of biomed and Noor is so much calmer and focussed. She did everything perfectly without any support today - unprompted. Sat patiently and waited until it was her class's turn. Mostly singing but a bit of acting too. Afterwards she asked whether I enyoyed her 'production'. Love the little bits of 'social' conversation.Hope everyone else's plays went well....Zahra

I was at Sam's school play today, the teachers did YMCA, bloody hoot!

Anyways interesting to observe the kids I knew quite well when they were younger that are Sam's age now (mostly boys), they all seem to be regressing...............except Sam and he's the only one doing any biomed An older carer of his came along today, not seen him in 3 years and said how physcially he has changed so much, standing up straight, holding himself well, I think that's TST, better be its costing me a fortune!

He smiled all the way through except for audience participation with YMCA (hands over ears) and did his skit without issue. One poor lad is 3 to 1, the newer kids are so severe such is the fight to get into autism specific school

One little girl very severe, not so little now, has come on in leaps and bounds, wonderful to see, mum tried a bit of biomed years ago but her ADHD son takes up all her time, so don't think she's been doing any.

My guessimate in Sam's Autism (not all ASD's) specific school of ratio boys and girls in the school is 12:1

To see the little twins who are now conversational but were completely NV (except maybe with each other - their own langauge) when they started is wonderful, PECS taught them language was useful and they just flew - love it!

The school is doing a great job, so lucky to have this locally

Mandi x with witterer (housework avoidance)

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

[Guest guest]

I am so happy to read this!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

I am so happy to read this!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

I am so happy to read this!!!!!!!!!!

Oh boy, how amazing is this....

Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a room of people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

To give you a pen picture of this.

The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall that they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my heart especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9 children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had which is why we are doing the happy dance!

[Guest guest]

Isn't this just great - to be hearing such positive happenings. It hasn't always been like this. I remember years ago when we were all struggling and having to give each other daily support over Xmas time. I am sure you remember this Mandi?

(celebrating for everyone!)

That's fabulous Mandi! Noor had her Xmas play today.

2 years of biomed and Noor is so much calmer and focussed. She did everything perfectly without any support today - unprompted. Sat patiently and waited until it was her class's turn. Mostly singing but a bit of acting too. Afterwards she asked whether I enyoyed her 'production'. Love the little bits of 'social' conversation.

Hope everyone else's plays went well....

Zahra

I was at Sam's school play today, the teachers did YMCA, bloody hoot!

Anyways interesting to observe the kids I knew quite well when they were younger that are Sam's age now (mostly boys), they all seem to be regressing...............except Sam and he's the only one doing any biomed An older carer of his came along today, not seen him in 3 years and said how physcially he has changed so much, standing up straight, holding himself well, I think that's TST, better be its costing me a fortune!

He smiled all the way through except for audience participation with YMCA (hands over ears) and did his skit without issue. One poor lad is 3 to 1, the newer kids are so severe such is the fight to get into autism specific school

One little girl very severe, not so little now, has come on in leaps and bounds, wonderful to see, mum tried a bit of biomed years ago but her ADHD son takes up all her time, so don't think she's been doing any.

My guessimate in Sam's Autism (not all ASD's) specific school of ratio boys and girls in the school is 12:1

To see the little twins who are now conversational but were completely NV (except maybe with each other - their own langauge) when they started is wonderful, PECS taught them language was useful and they just flew - love it!

The school is doing a great job, so lucky to have this locally

Mandi x with witterer (housework avoidance)

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

[Guest guest]

Isn't this just great - to be hearing such positive happenings. It hasn't always been like this. I remember years ago when we were all struggling and having to give each other daily support over Xmas time. I am sure you remember this Mandi?

(celebrating for everyone!)

That's fabulous Mandi! Noor had her Xmas play today.

2 years of biomed and Noor is so much calmer and focussed. She did everything perfectly without any support today - unprompted. Sat patiently and waited until it was her class's turn. Mostly singing but a bit of acting too. Afterwards she asked whether I enyoyed her 'production'. Love the little bits of 'social' conversation.

Hope everyone else's plays went well....

Zahra

I was at Sam's school play today, the teachers did YMCA, bloody hoot!

Anyways interesting to observe the kids I knew quite well when they were younger that are Sam's age now (mostly boys), they all seem to be regressing...............except Sam and he's the only one doing any biomed An older carer of his came along today, not seen him in 3 years and said how physcially he has changed so much, standing up straight, holding himself well, I think that's TST, better be its costing me a fortune!

He smiled all the way through except for audience participation with YMCA (hands over ears) and did his skit without issue. One poor lad is 3 to 1, the newer kids are so severe such is the fight to get into autism specific school

One little girl very severe, not so little now, has come on in leaps and bounds, wonderful to see, mum tried a bit of biomed years ago but her ADHD son takes up all her time, so don't think she's been doing any.

My guessimate in Sam's Autism (not all ASD's) specific school of ratio boys and girls in the school is 12:1

To see the little twins who are now conversational but were completely NV (except maybe with each other - their own langauge) when they started is wonderful, PECS taught them language was useful and they just flew - love it!

The school is doing a great job, so lucky to have this locally

Mandi x with witterer (housework avoidance)

Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation. (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high no hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras. There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were open mouthed was an understatement!!

Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week and played the piano at two other events including one where there were massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

[Guest guest]

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[Guest guest]

Really wonderful to hear stories like this . Well done and well

done mum!

x

>

> Oh boy, how amazing is this....

>

> Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's

> (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a

room of

> people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant

> that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

>

> To give you a pen picture of this.

>

> The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and

> everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall

that

> they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the

> kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my

heart

> especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

>

> Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service

> which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9

> children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the

> last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He

> sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with

> ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the

> choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He

> finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and

> eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in

> Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

>

> Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation.

> (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high

no

> hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras.

> There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the

> front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his

> tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were

open

> mouthed was an understatement!!

>

> Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week

> and played the piano at two other events including one where there were

> massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

>

> I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash

> cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had

> which is why we are doing the happy dance!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Really wonderful to hear stories like this . Well done and well

done mum!

x

>

> Oh boy, how amazing is this....

>

> Ever since was little he has been scared stupid of camera's

> (particularly the flash). He also lacked confidence and would walk into a

room of

> people with his head held low. He has hearing sensitivities which meant

> that he would also walk in with his hands on his ears.

>

> To give you a pen picture of this.

>

> The last year of Junior school was so scared of cameras and

> everything else that when the children did a performance in the village hall

that

> they had been practicing for weeks, would be left singing in the

> kitchen at the other end of the room out of the way - it used to break my

heart

> especially as he has a beautiful pitch perfect voice.

>

> Forward to this day last year 2010, we attended ' Xmas Carol Service

> which is held in a very large church. It is attended by years 7,8 and 9

> children plus parents, teachers etc etc. Well, came in as one of the

> last children (being held back because he got anxious) lead by the hand. He

> sat with his head buried in his hands, stressed over potential cameras with

> ear defenders on. Part way through, when he was lead to the front with the

> choir he looked at the floor with his eyes closed singing to the floor. He

> finished the same way he started, by being lead out with his hand held and

> eyes closed. We considered this an improvement on what had happened in

> Junior School but obviously there were major issues.

>

> Roll forward twelve months to today and 17 rounds of chelation.

> (now 14) walked in to the church with his shoulders back, his head held high

no

> hand holding. He sat down and kept just a little eye out for cameras.

> There was no hands on ears when people clapped. Then he got up, went to the

> front of the congregation and played Silent Night on the piano with his

> tutor, part way through being accompanied by the choir!!! To say we were

open

> mouthed was an understatement!!

>

> Apparently, he has also sung solo in Sainsbury's with the choir this week

> and played the piano at two other events including one where there were

> massive tv cameras from ITV and BBC.

>

> I know we still have a long way to go and we still have to crack the flash

> cameras but this is just the best Xmas present we could have possibly had

> which is why we are doing the happy dance!

>

>

>