A Special Needs First Day

When you have a special needs child, the first day of school is quite a bit different.

You pack your child's backpack with paper, pencils and crayons.
I pack Layne's with diapers, wipes, clothes and bags for vomiting.
You hope your child will make friends.
I hope Layne can make it there for 1.5 hours without getting too upset.
Your child might be scared, but you can explain to them what's going on.
I cannot explain to Layne that he's going to be ok.
You may worry that your child might get sick this school season.
I worry that if Layne gets sick, he may not recover.
You register your child for school.
I have to have an ARD meeting for everything involved with Layne.
You walk your child in by the hand.
I push Layne into school in a wheelchair.
Your child knows what school is, and is ready to learn.
I hope that Layne understands that I have not "left him".

There are many differences in our children, but it's a big day for everyone! I hope everybody had a great first day!!

Here is Layne on his first day! He did pretty good, but he did cry some of the time. Hopefully he can get used to the routine very soon!!